Cage free nest
US8015946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K31/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cage free nest has nest bottoms that have raised/rounded portions proximate to the entranceways into the cage free nest. A ramp extends from a surface to connect to the nest bottoms proximate to the entranceway. Both the nest bottoms and the ramp are formed of a non-slip, woven galvanized steel wire. The cage free nest also has upper and lower top panels that make up a roof assembly of the cage free nest. The lower top panels can be moved relative to the upper top panels to an opened/raised position by a cable assembly to allow for visual inspection into the cage free nest through the entranceways. The upper top panels can be moved relative to the lower top panels to an opened/raised position to allow for visual inspection into the cage free nest through the roof assembly.
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