Animal husbandry – Bed or rest
Patent
1989-03-23
1990-09-04
Hirsch, Paul J.
Animal husbandry
Bed or rest
A01K 100
Patent
active
049535013
ABSTRACT:
A flooring unit for an animal enclosure such as a chicken coop or pen is disclosed. The unit is of relatively thin and flat rectangular shape overall and was a planar tread surface, two transverse elongate mounting members at respectively opposite ends and two longitudinal engagement members at respectively opposite sides of the unit moulding. A grid-like area is provided between the members and includes openings through which waste material can pass. The mounting members are designed to receive fastening elements such as screws for securing the unit to an underlying support. Also, they may be of L-shape in cross-section and are complementary to one another so that two similar floor units may be positioned end-to-end with respective, complementary mounting members fitted together. Fastening elements can then be driven through both mounting members and into the support. The engagement members are designed to engage a respective, corresponding engagement member of an adjacent moulding. Also, they may comprise portions of L-shape in cross-section alternating, along the length of the members, with portions of inverted L-shape and are complementary to one another so that two similar floor units may be positioned side-by-side with respective complementary engagement members fitted together.
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BCM Manufacturing Ltd.
Hirsch Paul J.
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