Patents by Inventor Chad Rucks

Chad Rucks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Portable milking apparatus
    Patent number: 8146531
    Abstract: Embodiments of a portable milking apparatus configured according to principles of the invention include a milking unit that is mobile and configured for milking an animal; a service unit that is mobile and configured for receiving milk; and a connector that selectably operably connects and/or permits fluid communication between the milking and service units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Chad Rucks
  • Portable Milking Apparatus
    Publication number: 20100180823
    Abstract: Embodiments of a portable milking apparatus configured according to principles of the invention include a milking unit that is mobile and configured for milking an animal; a service unit that is mobile and configured for receiving milk; and a connector that selectably operably connects and/or permits fluid communication between the milking and service units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Chad Rucks
  • Portable Milking Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20090260573
    Abstract: A portable milking apparatus configured according to principles of the invention includes a platform configured to maintain an animal and an elevator that positions the platform in at least a lowered position, wherein the platform is generally aligned with the ground, and a raised position that enables milking at an ergonomically optimal height. A portable milking method includes elevating the animal sufficiently to enable milking at an ergonomically optimal height, wherein the elevating excludes inclined traversing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Chad Rucks
  • Jetter cup holder
    Patent number: 7240636
    Abstract: Apparatus for holding a jetter cup having an opening, includes a peg having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion interposed between and larger than the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion is larger than the opening of the jetter cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Chad Rucks
  • Jetter cup holder
    Publication number: 20060137616
    Abstract: Apparatus for holding a jetter cup having an opening, includes a peg having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion interposed between and larger than the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion is larger than the opening of the jetter cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Chad Rucks