Patents by Inventor David S. Hurd

David S. Hurd 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).

  • Aviary cage with manure removal system and method for constructing the same
    Patent number: 9538731
    Abstract: An aviary is provided including an aviary cage having a first side, a second side, and a nesting area. The nesting area is positioned between the first side and the second side. A belt extends beneath the nesting area. A grate having a first end and a second end is positioned over the belt. The first end of the grate extends to the first side of the aviary cage, and the second end of the grate extends to the second side of the aviary cage. A first egg conveyor is positioned adjacent the first end of the grate. A second egg conveyor is positioned adjacent the second end of the grate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Rose Acre Farms, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, David S. Hurd
  • AVIARY CAGE WITH MANURE REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150264894
    Abstract: An aviary is provided including an aviary cage having a first side, a second side, and a nesting area. The nesting area is positioned between the first side and the second side. A belt extends beneath the nesting area. A grate having a first end and a second end is positioned over the belt. The first end of the grate extends to the first side of the aviary cage, and the second end of the grate extends to the second side of the aviary cage. A first egg conveyor is positioned adjacent the first end of the grate. A second egg conveyor is positioned adjacent the second end of the grate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Rose Acre Farms, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, David S. Hurd