Patents by Inventor Joe C. Cody

Joe C. Cody 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).

  • Patent number: 4401056
    Abstract: A gravity flow feeder for caged animals, especially fur bearing animals such as mink is disclosed wherein said feeder comprises an open ended container with front, side, rear and bottom panels. The bottom panel slopes forward from the rear panel underneath the bottom edge of the front panel to form a ramp, wherein the bottom panel forms a trough beyond the front panel and the gap between the bottom of the trough and the bottom edge of the front panel provides an opening to permit flow of feed into the trough from the container. A screen overlays the inside of the front panel, said screen being of slightly larger vertical dimensions than the front panel to at least partially cover the opening and of slightly smaller horizontal dimensions. Attachment of the screen on the top edge of the front panel and the dimensions of the screen permit lateral and rearward movement of the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Ralston Purina Company
    Inventors: Joe C. Cody, Curt Rettke