Pan breeder feeder

a feeder and pan technology, applied in the field of feeder assemblies, can solve the problems of invariably increasing the system cost, and occupying valuable floor space, and achieve the effect of reducing the amount of floor space and effectively changing the height of the apertur

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-25
CTB INC
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Benefits of technology

The feeder assembly effectively increases the number of birds that can be fed per unit area, improves feed distribution consistency, and reduces the number of feeders required, leading to better bird uniformity, reduced mortality, and increased space for the birds.

Problems solved by technology

The dilemma this has created is related to being able to provide sufficient feed space for the birds, but to not take up floor space with feeding equipment.
However, it has been recognized that these typical round pan feeders may not offer sufficient feeder space for the future unless additional feeder lines are placed into the house, which would invariably increase the system cost, and would also take up valuable floor space.
The Kixoo® Feeder has also met with much interest and much sales in the marketplace, but the Kixoo® Feeder does have its drawbacks.
Also, as the Kixoo® Feeder is generally elliptical and thus elongated, problems have arisen with regard to feed flow to the outer limits of the feed pan through the single drop tube member.

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[0092]Attention is invited to the feeder assembly 100 which is illustrated in FIGS. 1-50. The illustrated feeder assembly 100 desirably is adapted to be used in connection with a poultry feed distribution system that includes a feed supply conduit 102. Desirably, the poultry feeder system includes a plurality of feeder assemblies 100, which can be vertically adjusted to either rest on the ground or be suspended above the ground by raising or lowering the feed supply conduit 102 or by other suitable means. The feeder assemblies 100 are preferably utilized in poultry houses used for housing and feeding poultry which are to be bred, commonly referred to as breeders. The feeder assemblies 100 are specifically designed to allow for the female breeders to eat therefrom, but to prevent the male breeders from eating therefrom. It is to be understood, however, that other types of animals and poultry could also be fed with the feeder assemblies 100 of the invention.

[0093]The illustrated feede...

second embodiment

[0236]Attention is invited to the feeder assembly 700 which is illustrated in FIGS. 51-67. The illustrated feeder assembly 700, like the feeder assembly 100, desirably is adapted to be used in connection with a poultry feed distribution system that includes a feed supply conduit 102. Desirably, the poultry feeder system includes a plurality of feeder assemblies 700, which can be vertically adjusted to either rest on the ground or be suspended above the ground by raising or lowering the feed supply conduit 102 or by other suitable means. The feeder assemblies 700 are preferably utilized in poultry houses used for housing and feeding poultry which are to be bred, commonly referred to as breeders. The feeder assemblies 700 are specifically designed to allow for the female breeders to cat therefrom, but to prevent the male breeders from eating therefrom. It is to be understood, however, that other types of animals and poultry, including chickens, turkeys and ducks, could also be fed wit...

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[0252]Attention is invited to the feeder assembly 800 which is illustrated in FIGS. 68-70. The illustrated feeder assembly 800 desirably is adapted to be used in connection with a poultry feed distribution system that includes a feed supply conduit 102. Desirably, the poultry feeder system includes a plurality of feeder assemblies 800, which can be vertically adjusted to either rest on the ground or be suspended above the ground by raising or lowering the feed supply conduit 102 or by other suitable means. The feeder assemblies 800 are preferably utilized in poultry houses used for housing and feeding poultry which are to be bred, commonly referred to as breeders. The feeder assemblies 800 are specifically designed to allow for the female breeders to eat therefrom, but to prevent the male breeders from eating therefrom. It is to be understood, however, that other types of animals and poultry, including chickens, turkeys and ducks, could also be fed with the feeder assemblies 800 of ...

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Abstract

A feeder assembly is used in a feed distribution system having a feed supply conduit. The feeder assembly includes a pan member, which is preferably elongated in configuration, in a shape of two intersecting circles. The feeder assembly also includes at least one fill port for receiving feed from the feed supply conduit and for providing feed onto a base portion of the pan member. The at least one fill port is defined through an outer grill member which is operatively associated with the pan member. Like the pan member, the outer grill member has a rim member which is preferably elongated in configuration, in a shape of two intersecting circles. The outer grill member defines a plurality of apertures therethrough through which birds can eat the feed presented on the base portion of the pan member.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE[0001]This patent application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 539,943, filed Oct. 10, 2006, and entitled “Pan Breeder Feeder” which, in turn, claims the benefit of domestic priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 725,358, filed Oct. 11, 2005, and entitled “Pan Breeder Feeder”. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 539,943 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 725,358 are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention generally relates to the field of feeder assemblies used for feeding livestock, specifically poultry.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]As the broiler breeder market worldwide is followed and tracked, growing changes to the size of the building have been found, such that the buildings are becoming wider and longer. It has further been found that more birds are being placed in these new, larger buildings (higher stocking density) as a greater amount of venti...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01K39/012A01K39/014
CPCA01K39/0125
InventorCOLE, THEODORE J.KREGER, LIONEL L.BIRD, CHARLES R.
OwnerCTB INC