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Chick debeaking and vaccinating apparatus
Assignee: Beak-O-Vac Inc
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Filing: 1967-04-03
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1987-04-03
Abstract
Abstract Chick treatment method and apparatus comprising a heated cauterizing element, a hollow beak receiving and support member pivotal into juxtaposition with the cauterizing element, a vaccine source, a pump connected between the vaccine source and the support member for pumping vaccine through the support member into the oral cavity of a chick, support member cooling means, a counter, and switch means responsive to the pivoting of the support member for energizing the pump and counter.
Inventors
- 👤 Lamar W Reynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D1/00; A61D1/005; A61D1/02; A61D1/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for treating chicks comprising a horizontally extending base, a support member extending upwardly from said base, a rotatable platform mounted on said support member, a heated member positioned above said platform, guide means movable toward and away from said heated member, liquid injecting means connected to said guide means, cooling means for cooling said guide means, and recording means for recording the movement of said guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for treating chicks comprising a horizontally extending base, a support member extending upwardly from said base, a rotatable platform mounted on said support member, a heated member positioned above said platform, guide means movable toward and away from said heated member, liquid injecting means connected to said guide means, cooling means for cooling said guide means, and recording means for recording the movement of said guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
175 words
In an apparatus for treating chicks comprising, in combination: a. a vertically extending support means having guide means movably mounted thereon and detailed for separating the upper and lower halves of the chick''s beak and for moving the beak through a prescribed path in a to and fro generally horizontal direction; b. a heated beak forming member rigidly supported on said supporting means and intersecting said prescribed path for contacting and forming by searing said upper half of said chick''s beak in response to movement through said prescribed path; c. liquid injecting means connecting to said guide means for injecting a vaccine liquid into the oral cavity of the chick''s mouth in response to movement of said guide means through said prescribed path; d. cooling means operatively associated with said movable guide means for passing a cooling media through said movable guide means during the beak forming operation; and e. recording means operatively associated with said movable guide means for effecting a recording of each movement of said movable guide means through said prescribed half.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
175 words
In an apparatus for treating chicks comprising, in combination: a. a vertically extending support means having guide means movably mounted thereon and detailed for separating the upper and lower halves of the chick''s beak and for moving the beak through a prescribed path in a to and fro generally horizontal direction; b. a heated beak forming member rigidly supported on said supporting means and intersecting said prescribed path for contacting and forming by searing said upper half of said chick''s beak in response to movement through said prescribed path; c. liquid injecting means connecting to said guide means for injecting a vaccine liquid into the oral cavity of the chick''s mouth in response to movement of said guide means through said prescribed path; d. cooling means operatively associated with said movable guide means for passing a cooling media through said movable guide means during the beak forming operation; and e. recording means operatively associated with said movable guide means for effecting a recording of each movement of said movable guide means through said prescribed half.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |