Patents by Inventor Marcus D. Rust

Marcus D. Rust 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).

  • Publication number: 20160354189
    Abstract: A beak trimming device is provided. The device includes a trough operative to receive an avian attractant. The trough has an inner surface. The inner surface includes one or more abrasive surfaces configured to contact and trim a beak of a bird accessing the attractant at the trough. In some embodiments, the attractant is feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Leslie Ezra
  • Publication number: 20160353713
    Abstract: A beak trimming device is provided. A chain feeding system is also provided. The system includes a trough operative to receive an avian attractant. A feeder chain is disposed in the trough. The feeder chain includes at least one link and/or coupling that includes one or more abrasive surfaces configured to contact and trim a beak of a bird accessing the attractant. In some embodiments, the attractant is feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Marcus D. Rust
  • Patent number: 9504234
    Abstract: An aviary is provided, wherein the aviary includes a cage tower including an outside surface. An egg collector extends from the outside surface of the cage tower. A cover is positioned over the egg collector. A perch is positioned adjacent to the egg collector so that a gap is formed between the perch and the cover. The gap is sized to prevent eggs from rolling between the perch and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Rose Acre Farms, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Patent number: 9307747
    Abstract: An aviary is provided having a floor and a first aviary cage including a first outside surface enclosing a first inside area. The aviary further comprises a second aviary cage similar to the first aviary cage and including a second outside surface enclosing a second inside area. An aisle extends between the first aviary cage and the second aviary cage. A first perch extends from the first outside surface of the first aviary cage and into the aisle at a first vertical distance from the floor. A second perch extends from the second outside surface of the second aviary cage and into the aisle at a second vertical distance from the floor. The first and second vertical distances from the floor are not equal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Rose Acre Farms, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150230432
    Abstract: An aviary is provided having a floor and a first aviary cage including a first outside surface enclosing a first inside area. The aviary further comprises a second aviary cage similar to the first aviary cage and including a second outside surface enclosing a second inside area. An aisle extends between the first aviary cage and the second aviary cage. A first perch extends from the first outside surface of the first aviary cage and into the aisle at a first vertical distance from the floor. A second perch extends from the second outside surface of the second aviary cage and into the aisle at a second vertical distance from the floor. The first and second vertical distances from the floor are not equal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Rose Acre Farms, Inc.
    Inventors: MARCUS D. RUST, Joseph M. Dart
  • Publication number: 20150122190
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide an aviary that includes a floor, a roof, and at least one wall having a plenum to draw air adjacent the roof down the plenum toward the floor. At least one cage tower is disposed on the floor. At least one walkway is disposed adjacent the at least one cage tower and is configured to facilitate bird access to the at least one cage tower. A fan is disposed in flow communication with the plenum to circulate air in the aviary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Publication number: 20150126105
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a ventilation system for an aviary including at least one exterior wall disposed between a floor and a roof. The ventilation system includes a first fan disposed in one of the at least one exterior walls. A plenum is disposed on one of the at least one exterior walls. A second fan is disposed in flow communication with the plenum. The present embodiments also provide a method of constructing a ventilation system in an aviary, which aviary includes at least one exterior wall disposed between a floor and a roof, a first fan, a plenum, and a second fan. The method includes disposing the first fan in one of the at least one exterior walls. The method also includes disposing the plenum on one of the at least one exterior walls. The method also includes disposing the second fan in flow communication with the plenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Publication number: 20150122195
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a method of building an aviary comprising a floor, a roof, a frame, an exterior wall, and a cage tower including a plurality of support members. The method includes disposing the cage tower on the floor. The method also includes attaching the frame to the plurality of support members. The method also includes attaching at least one of the exterior wall and the roof to the frame. The present embodiments also provide an aviary having a cage tower including a plurality of support members. The cage tower is disposed on a floor. A frame is attached to the plurality of support members. At least one of an exterior wall and a roof is attached to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Publication number: 20150122193
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide an aviary that includes a cage tower and an egg collector. A cover is positioned over the egg collector and includes an inner end and an outer end. A cover adjustment member is coupled to the cover to reversibly raise one of the inner end and the outer end to a higher position than the other of the inner end and the outer end to facilitate movement of a deposit disposed on the cover toward the lower positioned end. The present embodiments also provide a method of operating an adjustable balcony in an aviary, which aviary includes a cage tower, an egg collector, a cover including an inner end and an outer end, and a deposit. The method includes disposing the cage tower in the aviary, disposing the egg collector on the cage tower, disposing the cover above the egg collector, and disposing the deposit on the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Publication number: 20150122192
    Abstract: An aviary is provided, wherein the aviary includes a cage tower including an outside surface. An egg collector extends from the outside surface of the cage tower. A cover is positioned over the egg collector. A perch is positioned adjacent to the egg collector so that a gap is formed between the perch and the cover. The gap is sized to prevent eggs from rolling between the perch and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Joseph M. Dart, David Hurd
  • Patent number: 6629389
    Abstract: There is disclosed a security anchoring device attachable to a sign or the like and anchorable to the ground to prevent or discourage theft and vandalism. According to one aspect of the invention, the security anchoring device includes a coupling member mountable to a member of the sign and also mountable along the shaft of a ground anchor. The ground anchor preferably has a tool engagement portion at its distal end that allows the ground anchor to be coupled to a power tool to drive the anchor into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Inventor: Marcus D. Rust
  • Patent number: 5881978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ground anchor incorporating a sliding lockable wedge portion upon a vertical post having an auger, screw, or drill flight formed thereon, wherein substantial relative motion between an outdoor item and a ground surface may be releasably prevented. The auger may be used to easily drill the post into the ground and, once installed, the sliding wedge portion may be moved down the post shaft and forced down such that the projecting wedge fins are driven into the surface of the earth. The sliding wedge portion is then coupled to the shaft having the auger portion. Such a combination will prevent the vertical post from rotating about its axis, which is desirable in that it prevents the post from rotating in the wind and prevents unauthorized removal of the post, or any item attached to the post, because the projecting wedge fins prevent the post from being unscrewed from the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Marcus D. Rust
  • Patent number: 5020246
    Abstract: A grain bin structure having an inverted frusto-conical interior drying floor dividing the bin structure into a drying chamber and a storage chamber, and a transfer means comprising a rotating helical conveying system for transporting grain from the drying chamber to the storage chamber, said rotating helical conveying system having inlet means in communication with the drying chamber and outlet means in communication with the storage chamber. Preferably, the bin structure further comprises control means for sensing the moisture content of the grain in the drying chamber and for signaling activation of the transfer means when the moisture content reaches a predetermined level. The grain bin structure may also include improved diverter means for insuring complete transfer of the grain from the drying chamber to the storage chamber and deflector means for promoting even piling of the grain within the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus D. Rust, Jeffrey L. Wilson, Harmon L. Towne