Having Hinged Structure Patents (Class 119/492)
  • Patent number: 11877561
    Abstract: A door for use with a cage for transporting poultry including a door assembly for mounting the door to the cage which is configured to limit vibration associated with the transporting of poultry in the cage and prevent the unintentional opening of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventors: Everett Waid, Timothy G. Youngquist, John M. Brown
  • Patent number: 11832592
    Abstract: A door for use with a cage for transporting poultry including a door assembly for mounting the door to the cage which is configured to limit vibration associated with the transporting of poultry in the cage and prevent the unintentional opening of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventors: Everett Waid, Timothy G Youngquist, John M Brown
  • Patent number: 7343876
    Abstract: A collapsible corner animal cage is provided. The collapsible cage comprises a first set of side walls fastened together to define the rear corner of the cage; a second set of side walls fastened to the first set of side walls to define the side corners of the cage; a door panel fastened to the second set of side walls to define the front of the cage, the door panel positioned diametrically opposite the rear corner of the cage; a floor fastened to the side walls and the door panel; and a roof fastened to the side walls and the door panel; wherein the side walls, door panel, floor and roof are fastened together to define a collapsible structure for use in a corner. The cage may also be collapsed into a one-piece, substantially flat unit with a carrying handle for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Linda Susan Frisbee
  • Patent number: 7243614
    Abstract: A modular animal enclosure includes a housing comprising a top portion affixed to a base portion to form a sheltered interior. The housing includes a door aperture and a climate conditioning aperture. A remove ably attachable climate conditioning unit is installed over the climate conditioning aperture to facilitate a flow of atmospheric air from the exterior environment into the interior of the housing. The climate conditioning unit can variously comprise a cover assembly, a heating unit, a cooling unit and a forced air unit, and different types of units can be installed at different times. In another aspect, the bottom portion can be selectively hinged to the top portion on opposing sides of the housing to allow pivotal movement of the top portion in two opposite directions, as desired to permit access to the interior of the housing for inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas L. Byers