Hog feeder
CA 1265962 C · Owner: Smiley, Gordon D. · Inventors: Smiley, Gordon D.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
Open the CIPO recordAbstract From the Canadian patent
A hog feeder is disclosed including an annular trough having an upstanding center member with a horizontal top surface. A vertical post extends upwardly and rotatably supports a tapered hopper having a discharge opening located above the plateau. A plurality of radial arms carried by a polygonal plate rotate between the plateau and hopper the arms, including outer ends engageable by hogs' snouts. A removable link interconnects these arms to the hopper. The hopper is vertically adjustable to control the feed rate. A watering system is also disclosed.
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Why it's free to use
- Granted February 20, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 20, 2007.
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