Transporting Cage Patents (Class 119/453)
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Patent number: 7036458Abstract: A housing has a front wall and a door, a rear wall, a pair of side walls each with a window, a bottom wall with a bottom recess with a lower hinged door, a top wall with a top aperture with an upper hinged door with a plurality of ventilation apertures, a water bottle, and a food receptacle. The housing receives animal litter on the bottom wall. Wheels are coupled to the bottom wall. A removable transportation rod is snap coupled with pivoting capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Inventor: Kristine Stornant
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Patent number: 6913271Abstract: A wheeled vehicle or buggy for transporting aged, infirm, or disabled pets is provided. The buggy can also be used when the pet owner wants to go further than the pet can travel on its own. The buggy has a platform portion on which the pet can lay, substantially surrounded by walls to contain the pet within the buggy. At least one door opening may be provided for pets who are able to enter and leave the buggy by themselves. A rotatable handle is provided which can be rotated from a cart pushing position to a cart pulling position. Stops are provided to prevent the handle from over traveling and falling to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventor: Deborah M. Gordon
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Patent number: 6886494Abstract: A boar cart for carrying a boar through alleyways of a sow insemination area for interaction with the sows during insemination is formed by a cage for containing the boar which includes a cage floor on which the boar stands, two sides each defined by vertical bars on a respective side of a longitudinal center line of the cage assembly for confining the boar so that the boar is maintained extending longitudinally of the cage, a cage front and a cage rear. The cage may be rigid or may be defined by a front portion and a rear portion connected together for pivotal articulated movement about a pivot coupling defining a vertical pivot axis arranged substantially at the center line such that the cage can articulate to the left and to the right for navigating left and right corners in the alleyways while the boar is retained in the cage.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Conception Ro-Main Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrecque, Germain Labrecque
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Patent number: 6883463Abstract: An animal enclosure, having a top wall panel, a bottom rack disposed opposite to the top wall panel, two opposite first side wall panels, a third side wall panel and a fourth side wall panel. Each of the first side wall panels has a top edge hinged to the top wall panels and a bottom edge hinged with the bottom rack at a first elevation. The second side wall panel disposed between and adjacent to the first side wall panels has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a second elevation. The third side wall panel is opposite to the second side wall panel and adjacent to the first side wall panels. The third side wall has a bottom edge hinged to the bottom rack at a third elevation. The first, second and third elevations are at different from each other such that the top wall panel, the first, second and fourth side wall panels can be folded stacked with each other on the bottom rack.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Precision Pet ProductsInventor: David B. Link
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Patent number: 6863030Abstract: A collapsible carrier for an animal comprising a base panel, the base panel having a first end and a second end and containing a floor surface wherein the floor surface includes upwardly extending sidewalls, first and second members end members hingedly attached to the upwardly extending sidewalls at the first and second ends of the base panel. Each of the end members have guideways wherein the base panel and the end members are configured to define an access opening to the base panel floor surface. A slidable door for closing the access opening is provided, wherein the slidable door comprises a leading and a trailing edge, the leading and trailing edge extending between the end members, including a portion that extends into the guideway of the end members.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: T.F.H. Publications, Inc.Inventor: Glen S. Axelrod
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Patent number: 6851389Abstract: A unit for transporting live poultry includes a supporting frame and a series of drawer-type cages open at the top, which can be at least partially extracted from the supporting frame in the direction of one side, either the back side or one lateral side, of the transporting unit other than the front side at which the poultry are introduced into the drawer-type cages.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignees: Giordano Poultry Plast S.p.A., Linco Italia S.r.l.Inventors: Osvaldo Giordano, Giuseppe Mola, Massimo Zanotti
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Publication number: 20040194721Abstract: A cage is provided for holding and transporting livestock. The cage includes a door with a horizontal top rod that slides along a top member of a side grate when opening and closing the door. The cage also includes four lifting lugs to assist in the moving of the cages. Also provided is a method of loading livestock into such a cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventor: Roger Draft
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Patent number: 6793630Abstract: There is provided a moveable cart for use in transporting an animal, as a male hog, past one or more rows of cages containing sows to permit the determination of estrus in the sows and also to increase the success rate during artificial insemination by permitting snout to snout contact between the sow and male hog, the cart having a base with wheels mounted thereon, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and at least one panel for blocking visual access in at least one direction between the interior and exterior of the cart and at least one opening in the wall sized to permit the head of an animal to least partially extend therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Conception Ro-Main Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrecque, Germain Labrecque
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Patent number: 6786181Abstract: An animal carrier has a harness that includes two side-by-side animal body-encircling belts located inside a stroller. The body-encircling belts are connected to straps which are connected to the frame of the animal carrier. A sun shade unit is also included and can be placed over the animals carried in the carrier. A pad is removably located inside the carrier and an insect net accessory can be placed around the carrier. Wheels of the carrier include a brake and a cargo basket is also included.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventor: Donna Leanheart
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Publication number: 20040050339Abstract: A pet basket is described. The basket acts as a pet bed, and a hemispherical cover is attachable to the pet bed to create a pet carrier. The cover is designed to allow the animal to have a view of the surroundings while securely transported in the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Debra L. Johnson, Thomas D. Johnson
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Patent number: 6701871Abstract: An animal transport system is provided, having a wall defining an interior space and a top opening. At least a portion of the wall is constructed so as to restrict the passage of claws there through. The system also comprises a protective covering and means for releasably securing the cover over the interior space. Carrying means are provided, as are means for allowing the transfer of air into and out of the interior space. Preferably, the system is of a construction which biases an animal provided therein away from a prone position, protects the animal from environmental conditions, and obstructs the animal's view of the exterior, to calm the animal and reduce any increase in anxiety as the animal is moved from a dangerous area to a safe area.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: Joanna L. Johnson
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Patent number: 6694918Abstract: A cage is provided for holding and transporting livestock. The cage includes a door with a horizontal top rod that slides along a top member of a side grate when opening and closing the door. The cage also includes four lifting lugs to assist in the moving of the cages. Also provided is a method of loading livestock into such a cage.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: Roger Draft
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Publication number: 20040016409Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal carrier which can be secured to a vehicle seat using a Low Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system. The animal carrier of the present invention includes a crate for securing the animal. A LATCH compatible attachment is coupled to the rear or side of the crate. The LATCH compatible attachment includes a hook which can be secured to a LATCH system anchored in a vehicle. After use, the LATCH compatible attachment can be retracted into the crate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Kurt A. Schwinghammer, Rajiv Menon, Flaura Winston
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Patent number: 6647925Abstract: The invention relates to an improved pet transport system. More specifically, to pet carriers allowing for extended travel periods on, planes, trains, and or car. The invention has a light source to help quiet the animals during transport.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Inventor: Lawrence A. Waiters
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Patent number: 6625934Abstract: An environmental detection system is particularly suited for elevator hoistways and other locations where access is difficult or restricted. The inventive system comprises a fire rated access cage which is disposed within the hoistway in a desired location, and is securely attached to an associated access panel, which is fire protection rated and positioned to extend through a wall defining the hoistway. An environmental sensing device, such as a smoke detector or heat sensor, is secured within the cage so that it is disposed within the hoistway, and can freely detect any smoke or excessive heat present in the hoistway because of a large number of apertures in the walls of the cage. The resultant system, thus, is constructed so that authorized personnel can access the environmental sensing unit conveniently through the access panel door from an adjacent hallway or room to test or maintain it, without shutting down the associated elevator or compromising the effectiveness of the unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Inventor: James J. McGrath, III
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Publication number: 20030168019Abstract: A cage is provided for holding and transporting livestock. The cage includes a door with a horizontal top rod that slides along a top member of a side grate when opening and closing the door. The cage also includes four lifting lugs to assist in the moving of the cages. Also provided is a method of loading livestock into such a cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventor: Roger Draft
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Publication number: 20030136350Abstract: A unit for transporting live poultry includes a supporting frame and a series of drawer-type cages open at the top, which can be at least partially extracted from the supporting frame in the direction of one side, either the back side or one lateral side, of the transporting unit other than the front side at which the poultry are introduced into the drawer-type cages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: GIORDANO POULTRY PLAST S.P.A.Inventors: Osvaldo Giordano, Giuseppe Mola, Massimo Zanotti
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Patent number: 6584937Abstract: A pet transport system for taking small and vulnerable pets on outings. The pet transport system includes a carriage portion designed for holding a small animal, the carriage portion includes a bottom wall and four side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall; a wheeled portion for rolling the system along a surface such as the ground, the wheeled portion is coupled to the bottom wall; a canopy portion coupled to at least one side wall of the carriage portion, the canopy portion provides shade for the animal; and a handle portion coupled to the carriage portion, the handle portion is coupled to the carriage portion, the handle portion facilitating pushing the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Inventor: Nancy L. Ludolph
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Publication number: 20030084856Abstract: Container for transporting poultry, comprising a frame and a number of tray-shaped decks for the poultry, the container having a loading side, where the poultry can be placed on the decks, as well as an opposite rear side and lateral sides, whereby at least the decks above the lowermost deck have a bottom, which as a whole is hinged to the frame by means of a hinge connection or pivot connection situated at a distance from the rear side.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Systemate Group B.V.Inventors: Jacobus Eliza Hazenbroek, Arend Hobbel
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Patent number: 6550424Abstract: A cage, such as a bird or other animal cage, employs a folding side assembly that, using a specially designed hinging system, allows the cage to fold to a collapsed condition for storage or shipping, and then to be unfolded and secured to an open position without the need for screws, bolts or other types of fasteners, or the use of hand or other tools. In the preferred embodiment, the folding side assembly is formed of six permanently assembled sections, each of which is attached to adjacent sections by means of a plurality of pivoting hinges. These six sections form four sides of the cage, which preferably is rectangular or square. Two of the sections form two fixed side of the cage, while the remaining four sections form, in two hinged pairs, two folding sides of the cage. The pairs are hinged to one another so that the folding sides can fold inwardly toward one another in an accordion fashion so that the fixed sides of the cage collapse toward one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Inventor: Taishan Gao
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Patent number: 6539895Abstract: A portable pet carrier having a top portion, a middle section and a bottom portion made primarily from a molded synthetic material, with the top portion having a handle-like structure for carrying the assembled pet carrier and the middle portion having holes for ventilation and a door or window-like structure for placing a pet in or removing a pet from the carrier. The middle and bottom portions and the top and middle portions having mating connectors wherein the middle and bottom portions and the top and middle portions can be securely fastened to each other when assembled and can be easily separate from each other when disassembled by way of their respective mating connectors.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Inventor: Barbara A. Hoagland
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Patent number: 6508202Abstract: A boar cart for carrying a boar through alleyways of a sow insemination area for interaction with the sows during insemination is formed by a cage for containing the boar including a cage floor on which the boar stands, two sides each defined by vertical bars on a respective side of a longitudinal center line of the cage assembly for confining the boar so that the boar is maintained extending longitudinally of the cage, a front and a rear defined by vertical bars, at least one of which can be opened as a door to allow entry and exit. The cage is mounted on rear driving wheels and front steering/caster wheels. The cage is defined by a front portion and a rear portion connected together for pivotal articulated movement about one or two pivot couplings defining a vertical pivot axis arranged substantially at the center line such that the cage can articulate to the left and to the right for navigating left and right corners in the alleyways while the boar is retained in the cage.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Conception Romain Inc.Inventor: Jonathan Kleinsasser
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Patent number: 6499434Abstract: The kennel for mounting on a pick-up truck has left and right kennel support plates. Front and rear trusses have their ends fixed to the left and right support plates. A roof panel is attached to the front and rear trusses. A rear wall is pivotally attached to the rear truss and extends vertically downward from a horizontal pivot axis when in a closed position. The rear wall pivots about the pivot axis to a vertical position above the pivot axis and adjacent to the rear side of the rear truss to provide ingress and egress. Side openings in the kennel permit a dog to extend his nose and at least part of his head from the kennel. An adjustable bar changes the height and the size of each side opening. The support plates hold the entire weight of the kennel.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventor: Steven Tyler
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Patent number: 6427631Abstract: Disclosed is a pet carrier having a bottom, a top, opposed sides, a first end, a second end, and a door. The first end includes an opening for receiving the door therein. The opening has a plurality of receptacles for receiving ends of bars therein. The door includes a door post having ends insertable into ones of the receptacles. The door also includes a mechanism having a disc and bars. One of the bars is used to cause the disc to rotate which in turn causes the other bars to extend toward the disc or away from the disc to position the mechanism in a latched or unlatched position. Ends of the bars are insertable into ones of the receptacles to secure the door closed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Alco Industries, Inc.Inventor: Allan G. Ross
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Patent number: 6425347Abstract: A portable livestock incubating device is provided formed of a rectangular container having and incubating volume forming an incubating chamber defined by the zone within the incubating volume. Each each end wall further includes an access door hingedly attached to an upper portion above a clean out door for providing ingress and egress of livestock. Each access door has an exhaust vent located at an upper portion whereby heated air, generated via an electric heater within said the incubating chamber exhausts therethrough. A base with wheels mounted thereon for facilitating transportation of the portable livestock incubating device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Inventors: Daniel G. Bogner, Teresa D. Bogner
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Publication number: 20020078901Abstract: A collapsible small animal carrier for providing an easy-to-store and easy-to-access pet carrier. The collapsible small animal carrier includes a plurality of panels being interconnected to form a box-like structure; and also includes a plurality of strap-like connectors for interconnecting the panels; and further includes a carrying strap being removably fastened to the box-like structure with strips of hook and loop fasteners; and also includes a latch assembly for securely closing the box-like structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Vanessa L. Roberts
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Patent number: 6354245Abstract: An inflatable pet cage, including a top member, a bottom member, and a plurality of inflatable wall members. The wall members have interior sides and exterior sides, with one of the inflatable wall members forming an entrance member.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventors: Kathleen K. Roddy, John F. Roddy
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Patent number: 6338318Abstract: A combination cat carrier and cat organizer device for supporting a litter box above a ground surface, for organizing a plurality of cat-related paraphernalia, and for transporting a cat has a cat carrier and at least one drawer matchbox unit. The cat carrier has a carrier top and a carrier bottom connected by a carrier sidewall. The carrier sidewall has a carrier opening through which a cat can enter and exit the cat carrier, except as restricted by a gate hingably attached to the cat carrier. The at least one drawer matchbox unit has a drawer and a drawer sleeve. The plurality of cat-related paraphernalia is placed into the at least one drawer and the drawer is inserted into the at least one drawer sleeve, thereby creating at least one drawer matchbox unit, which can be inserted into the carrier opening for storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Inventor: Surasak Apichom
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Patent number: 6338316Abstract: An integral one piece injection molded drawer for carrying live poultry on a road vehicle, having side walls and end walls, formed integrally together and meeting at radiused corners, and a floor formed integrally with the side walls and end walls, and intersecting ribs extending downwardly from the floor and extending from end to end and side to side of the drawer and defining generally rectangular spaces there between, and a plurality of intersecting bars located within the rectangular spaces, defining together an integral generally honeycomb floor structure the floor being shaped with a generally shallow upwardly convex profile, extending upwardly between the side and end walls.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1999Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Marilyn J. Enterprises Inc.Inventor: Richard L. Weaver
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Patent number: 6336426Abstract: A boar cart for carrying a boar through alleyways of a sow insemination area for interaction with the sows during insemination is formed by a cage for containing the boar including a cage floor on which the boar stands, two sides each defined by vertical bars on a respective side of a longitudinal center line of the cage assembly for confining the boar so that the boar is maintained extending longitudinally of the cage, a front and a rear defined by vertical bars, at least one of which can be opened as a door to allow entry and exit. The cage is mounted on rear driving wheels and front steering/caster wheels. The cage is defined by a front portion and a rear portion connected together for pivotal articulated movement about one or two pivot couplings defining a vertical pivot axis arranged substantially at the center line such that the cage can articulate to the left and to the right for navigating left and right corners in the alleyways while the boar is retained in the cage.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1999Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: Crystal Spring Colony Farms Ltd.Inventor: Jonathan Kleinsasser
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Publication number: 20010029900Abstract: A device for holding objects to be observed includes a frame, a ferrous mesh, a fastener, and a non-ferrous, protective molding. The frame and ferrous mesh form respective portions of an enclosure. The ferrous mesh has an edge coupled to the frame. The fastener is configured to couple the edge to the frame. The non-ferrous, protective molding extends over the edge and is positioned to conceal at least a portion of the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventor: Terry J. Weber
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Publication number: 20010027752Abstract: A boar cart for carrying a boar through alleyways of a sow insemination area for interaction with the sows during insemination is formed by a cage for containing the boar including a cage floor on which the boar stands, two sides each defined by vertical bars on a respective side of a longitudinal center line of the cage assembly for confining the boar so that the boar is maintained extending longitudinally of the cage, a front and a rear defined by vertical bars, at least one of which can be opened as a door to allow entry and exit. The cage is mounted on rear driving wheels and front steering/caster wheels. The cage is defined by a front portion and a rear portion connected together for pivotal articulated movement about one or two pivot couplings defining a vertical pivot axis arranged substantially at the center line such that the cage can articulate to the left and to the right for navigating left and right corners in the alleyways while the boar is retained in the cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventor: Jonathan Kleinsasser
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Publication number: 20010027276Abstract: There is provided a moveable cart for use in transporting an animal, as a male hog, past one or more rows of cages containing sows to permit the determination of estrus in the sows and also to increase the success rate during artificial insemination by permitting snout to snout contact between the sow and male hog, the cart having a base with wheels mounted thereon, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and at least one panel for blocking visual access in at least one direction between the interior and exterior of the cart and at least one opening in the wall sized to permit the head of an animal to least partially extend therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2000Publication date: October 4, 2001Inventors: Robert Labrecque, Germain Labrecque
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Patent number: 6267080Abstract: An enclosure for pets mounted on a single axle with two large wheels and a handlebar, and attached to side frames that provide support in the stationary position. The enclosure is large enough to install lounging platforms and climbing devices for the pets and has an upper area and a lower area. The pet owner has access to the enclosed upper area and enclosed lower area through an uppper access door and a lower access door. The pet is placed in the enclosure through the upper access door and can have access to the lower area through an opening in the floor between the upper area and the lower area. This opening can be closed off by sliding a tray across the floor of the upper area. The enclosure can easily be wheeled to a desired location by lifting slightly on the handlebar and pushing the enclosure to the desired location. The enclosure is made of an open-mesh type material, such as a wire mesh. The lower area can be constructed with solid panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1999Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Inventor: Gerald L. Roy
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Patent number: 6250529Abstract: A method for mounting an animal container on the rear utility rack of an all terrain vehicle. The container has securement positions adapted to attach the container to the rear utility rack of an all terrain vehicle. There is a hinged door with a securement latch in the front wall of the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1998Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Inventors: Gary D. Babbitt, Randy Witt, Larry Dowen
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Patent number: 6230656Abstract: A pet carrier (20) includes a cage like enclosure (22) having a top (24), a bottom (26), a front end (28), and an opposite rear end (30). Two spaced wheels (32) are connected to the cage like enclosure at the bottom rear end so that when the front end is lifted off of a support surface (500), the pet carrier can be rolled. A handle (34) is pivotally connected to the cage like enclosure at the top near the front end. The handle is selectively lockable in a plurality of angular positions allowing the height of the handle to be adjusted to accommodate users of different heights.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: Christopher E. Walach
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Patent number: 6223691Abstract: The invention is directed to an animal carrier for use inside and outside of vehicles which comprises a cage-like enclosure having a top, a front, a rear, and a pair of sides intersecting with at least the front and a carriage for supporting the enclosure having a bottom, a front, a rear, and a pair of sides intersecting with at least the rear. Attachment members removably connect the cage with the carriage. At least one wedge is secured with the carriage rear and is adapted to be engaged with a seat belt of the vehicle for removably securing the carrier within the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Inventor: Thomas R. Beattie
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Patent number: 6196975Abstract: There is provided a moveable cart for use in transporting a male hog past one or more rows of cages containing sows to permit the determination of estrus in the sows and also to increase the success rate during artificial insemination by permitting snout to snout contact between the sow and male hog, the cart having a base with wheels mounted thereon, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and at least one panel for blocking visual access in at least one direction between the interior and exterior of the cart and at least one opening in the wall sized to permit the snout of the male hog to at least partially extend therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Inventors: Robert Labrecque, Germain Labrecque
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Patent number: 6182611Abstract: A container for carrying pets which comprises a hollow body with a closeable access provided with at least one opening which is blocked by a grille; the grille is fixed to the rim of the at least one opening by means of rivets, the body being shaped, at the opening, so as to form a perimetric fold for peripherally supporting by abutment the grille which is provided with a plurality of holes for the insertion and retention of the rivets.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Marchioro S.p.A. Stampaggio Materie PlastischeInventor: Domenico Marchioro
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Patent number: 6155206Abstract: A small animal carrier is comprised of fabric formed in a rectangular parallelpiped shape with a collapsible wire metal cage positionable on support pads within the carrier. Recessed wheels are positioned on the bottom side of the carrier and are attached to a stiffening board which enhances the structural integrity of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Godshaw
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Patent number: 6070555Abstract: A portable apparatus (20) for containing an animal includes a stock (22) for receiving the animal, a tongue (24) pivotally connected to the stock (22), and a variable length controller (26) connected between the stock (22) and the tongue (26). The opposite towing end (30) of tongue (24) is connected to a towing vehicle (500). When the variable length controller (26) is placed in an extended position, stock (22) pivots about first (38) and second (42) wheels to a substantially vertical position suitable for receiving an animal. When variable length controller (26) is placed in a retracted position, stock (22) pivots to a substantially horizontal position above tongue (24), and may be conveniently towed between locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Inventor: R. Clay Stubbs
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Patent number: 5988110Abstract: A pet enclosure and waste tray system includes a rectilinear cage, an detachably integrated waste pan removably attached to the bottom portion of the cage, a molded waste tray into which the combination cage and waste pan may be nested, and a dolly upon which the waste tray securely fits. The rectilinear cage has a movable rectilinear section capable of being swung up and away from the cage to facilitate removal of enclosed pets. Nesting material may be introduced into the waste pan which supports and is spaced from the bottom portion of the cage. Due to the proximity of the waste pan to the wire mesh of the bottom of the cage, the nesting material penetrates the cage for the occupant's use. A continuous shoulder along the inside of the waste tray is dimensioned such that the cage is supported by the shoulder when nested within the waste tray. The waste tray has a downwardly curled upper lip receivable on railings extending upward from the dolly to securely support the tray-pan-cage combination.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: R. Dale Peterson
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Patent number: 5967090Abstract: A pet cage consists of a cover, a base, two side plates, and end plate, and a door plate. The side plates are fastened between the base and the cover. The end plate is fastened with one end of the two side plates, whereas the door plate is fastened with another end of the two side plates. The pet cage can be disassembled to facilitate the shipping of the pet cage and made thinner for easy storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: Cheng Chen Hui
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Patent number: 5901664Abstract: An improved portable animal carrier having a body (7) possessing a rigid, opaque wall structure. A pair of body end panels (10) extend upwards from the relative adjacent body side walls (11) forming a multi-purpose portion of the body (7). The panels (10) and the walls (11)are bonded to a base (9). A shaped, displaceble cover (8) overspread with a screen (14), possessing a plurality of apertures, attaches to the body (7) by a hinge (16), and on an opposing side, by latches (13). A handle (15) fastened to the cover horizontal center member (18) enhances portability.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1996Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Inventor: James M. McKernan
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Patent number: 5890329Abstract: The present invention entails a removable modular security enclosure for the internal cargo area of prisoner transport vans where each compartment within the security enclosure is defined by an interconnection of four walls and a roof panel. Any of the components defining the enclosure may be comprised of multiple interconnected sections. Sections and components of the enclosure are interconnected by such means as fasteners or interlocking devices. The walls of the enclosure are connected to the floor of the van where said floor serves as the floor of the enclosure. Access to a compartment is provided by a securable port in one of the defining walls. Benches may be provided along the walls inside the enclosure. When the security enclosure is composed of two separate compartments, a common wall may be used where the two compartments are in contact. Any compartment may also be provided with an adjustable vertical partition for dividing the compartment into two smaller subcompartments.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Bob Barker Co., Inc.Inventor: Todd Krueger
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Patent number: 5829388Abstract: A pet containment assembly for containing pets within a closed automobile while allowing air to circulate freely through the windows of the automobile to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the pets, the assembly having a two-piece adjustable frame which has both stationary horizontal bars and telescoping horizontal bars so that the frame can be extended to the full width of a window opening in the automobile, the frame being held in place in the opening by tabs on the frame which fit into the grove of the window opening and a groove in the frame into which the top edge of the window fits, thereby securing the frame in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Inventor: Gary Rosso
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Patent number: 5810227Abstract: A carrier to transport an animal such as a dog on a motorcycle. The carrier has a base that conforms to the top surface of the motorcycle so the dog has a solid feel of the motorcycle. The base is firmly seated on the top surface of the motorcycle so there is no wobbling or slippage of the base as the motorcycle moves. The carrier has a housing that holds the dog's body. The, housing is flexible to allow the dog limited movement to balance with the motorcycle yet is firm to secure the dog. A harness holds the dog in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1997Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Inventor: Paul Jorgensen
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Patent number: 5653194Abstract: A collapsible portable animal crate including a tray with a border formed of a pair of long edges with a pair of short edges extended therebetween; a pair of spaced opposed rectangular end walls each having a bottom edge, a top edge, and a pair of opposed side edges extended therebetween and with the bottom edge of each end wall hingeably coupled to one of the short edges of the tray; a pair of spaced opposed side walls each having a bottom edge, a top edge, and a pair of opposed side edges extended therebetween and with the bottom edge of each side wall hingeably coupled to one of the long edges of the tray; a top wall having a pair of short edges with a pair of long edges extended therebetween and with the long edges coupled to the top edges of the side walls, the side walls and end walls upwardly extended from the tray with the top wall positioned thereover to define a box-shaped expanded operable configuration and with the side walls, end walls, and top wall positionable in stacked juxtaposed relation witType: GrantFiled: October 6, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Jane R. Guy
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Patent number: 5603288Abstract: An animal restraint having two similar halves, each half having an arcuate shaped cage portion and a flat elongated base for reversible attachment thereto. Each cage portion includes generally parabolically shaped ribs of differing heights wherein the shortest rib is located at a distal end of the cage and the tallest rib is located medially. Each rib is attached, respectively, at each of its ends, to a base frame. A pair of arcuate strengthening members is attached to the base frame and, in turn to each one of the parabolic ribs. The strengthening members of one half of the cage ends medially in a sleeve for receiving its corresponding strengthening member on the other cage half, thereby reversibly joining the two cage halves. A pair of rectangular plates are reversibly held adjacent one another to form the elongated base which, in turn, is reversibly attached to the joined cage portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Prima International LLCInventor: Dennis A. Ferber
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Patent number: 5577646Abstract: A carrier for transporting a small pet on a bicycle includes a box-like container provided with a hatch that forms the front portion of the container top. The hatch is hinged at its back side and opens upwardly to allow the pet to extend its head from the container while facing forward. A pair of rails fixed to the container bottom are arranged to detachably couple to a rack that is mounted above the rear wheel, and behind the seat of a bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1995Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Inventor: Richard D. White