Patents by Inventor Steven Kelly Keong

Steven Kelly Keong 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).

  • Restraining apparatus
    Patent number: 8869749
    Abstract: An animal restraint, or “head bail” apparatus for a livestock handling device has two opposed gates to trap the neck of an animal. The gates are pneumatically operated and lockable at any position by a brake caliper assembly that locks onto a releasable braking member, which slides as the gates operate. The bail apparatus can be used with a cattle crush although it may also be used in applications other than with a cattle crush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Kelly Keong
  • Restraining Apparatus
    Publication number: 20130098312
    Abstract: An animal restraint, or “head bail” apparatus for a livestock handling device has two opposed gates to trap the neck of an animal. The gates are pneumatically operated and lockable at any position by a brake caliper assembly that locks onto a releasable braking member, which slides as the gates operate. The bail apparatus can be used with a cattle crush although it may also be used in applications other than with a cattle crush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Kelly Keong