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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7810454 | Animal breeding plant The inventive animal breeding plant comprises an animal stall area (1a-1f), means (11) for sharply flushing a cleaning fluid in said area in order to wash it and a channel which is used for recovering a mixture formed by said clean... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7370452 | Mat assembly for heavy equipment transit and support A mat assembly particularly suited for heavy equipment transit and support, such as roadway construction and the like. The mat assembly is made up of a number of structural members preferably having a “double I-beam” cross-sectional shape. Each I-beam has spaced... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7341024 | Apparatus, method and business methods for processing animal waste in a farm building A mobile apparatus is used to process animal waste in a farm building and to spread the processed animal waste back on the floor of the farm building as the apparatus moves through the farm building. The apparatus includes a processing mechanism that heats the anima... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7293529 | Kennel system A kennel system having a floor assembly including at least one floor unit having a floor pan and a grate. The floor pan has a drain, an integral water receptacle and a trough for guiding fluid to the drain. The grate is positioned over the floor pan. The grate has a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270754 | Apparatus and method for processing of animal manure wastewater According to the present invention, there is provided a wastewater processing apparatus and method comprising a rotating filter thickener (20) receiving and filtering a wastewater mixture and producing a first filtrate output and a first sludge output, a scre... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7234281 | Above-joist, integrated deck-gutter system A deck with an integrated gutter system includes at least two separated joists and a plurality of planks. Each plank includes longitudinal grooves, is disposed above and supported by the joists, has an undersurface which is juxtaposed with the joists, and is secured... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7185610 | Heated flooring module for livestock stables A heated flooring module is provided for livestock stables, which includes an upper plaque, for walking on, which is essentially level; a hollowed central section, with no bottom surface, whose upper surface is equipped with at least one continuous runnel, adapted t... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7165509 | Hog farrowing system for use in a cold environment and method of use A hog farrowing system for use in a cold environment includes a building providing protection from weather elements. The farrowing boxes have an entrance to permit free ingress and egress of female hogs but restrain the piglets. An alley is provided outside the boxe... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7056441 | Apparatus and method for processing of animal manure wastewater According to the present invention, there is provided a wastewater processing apparatus and method comprising a rotating filter thickener (20) receiving and filtering a wastewater mixture and producing a first filtrate output and a first sludge output, a scre... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7041215 | System for composting-free disposal of organic wastes A system for composting-free disposal of organic waste and method thereof included a heating apparatus, a pretreatment apparatus, and a decomposition apparatus. The heating apparatus heats the pretreatment apparatus and the decomposition apparatus. The organic waste... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028849 | Screen apparatus Screen apparatus comprising a screen (10) which allows fluid to pass through it whilst providing a barrier to non-fluid matter in the fluid. A jet outlet (22) is arranged to direct a jet of fluid across that side of the screen (10) on which such... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017313 | Ceiling leak capture and drainage system A fluid leak capture and drainage system for ceiling leaks which includes a ceiling panel support grid and a plurality of ceiling panels mounted thereon is disclosed. The ceiling panel has at least one raised section located within the panel and a wall extending alo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011824 | Methods of treating manure A method of treating animal manure solids comprises contacting the solids with a treatment composition comprising AlCl3.nH2O or Al(NO3)3.mH2O, or the residue of AlCl3.nH2O or Al(NO3 | 03/14/2006 |
| 6923145 | Flume flush floor for livestock A floor arrangement for use with livestock such as in a barn is in the form of a concrete panel and includes plural spaced, elongated, linear flumes, or channels, disposed within the panel and extending its length. Each flume is generally cylindrical in shape and op... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6898909 | Flooring Improved flooring is disclosed that is formed by concrete slabs (1) with several parallel ribs (11) on the upper surface, between which there are longitudinal channels (12) connected with a main channel (2) laid transversally, in relation... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6810834 | Agricultural floor panel An agricultural floor panel and system having a design for improved strength and cleaning is described. The floor panel is designed for support on at least two cross beams. The floor panel has two opposing edges, each edge having a plurality of flanges for supportin... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6810832 | Automated animal house An efficient economical automated animal house is provided to increase the health and longevity of animals, such as poultry, and swine. The automated poultry house provides for automatic removal of contaminated bedding and replacement with fresh or recycled bedding.... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6698148 | Demountable modular floor for watertight raised decks A demountable modular floor for watertight raised decks consisting of a plurality of modularly assemblable composite slabs made of steel sheet and concrete, provided with a drainage system for collecting and conveying the rainwater between the slabs, wher... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6698383 | Method for disposal of excrements of animals kept in a stable and device for implementing said method The invention relates to a method for the disposal of excrements of animals kept in a stable, wherein solid manure is separated from liquid manure in the stable and separately removed from the stable and separately stored and/or subjected to further proce... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6531057 | Method and apparatus for separating solid material from water used to flush livestock flush lanes A method and apparatus for flushing flush lanes comprising providing a process pit to recycle flushed water; providing a solid waste separator; providing a storage lagoon; pumping a first selected volume of water from the storage lagoon and a second volum... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6494167 | Solid and liquid separation device A solid and liquid separation device includes a housing provided with a heater so that liquid contained in the housing will not freeze. A filter net layer may divide the housing into an upper space and a lower space. A conveying assembly includes a plural... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6470828 | Animal waste management system and method thereof An animal waste management system and method thereof is disclosed. The system is designed for use in high flush waste removal systems, but obviates the need for anaerobic lagoons when coupled to an advanced waste treatment facility. The system uses a cont... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6439164 | Composting structure A composting structure and process is described for a livestock operation. The structure handles manure and treats it over a continuous 25 to 30 day process to produce compost therefrom. The structure includes a elongate walled area into which manure is p... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6346240 | Methods of treating animal waste slurries A method of treating liquid animal manure comprising contacting a manure slurry with a treatment composition comprising a treatment effective amount of AlCl3.nH.sub.2 O or Al(NO3)3.mH.sub.2 O, or the residue of AlCl3.... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6254776 | System and method for treating animal waste A system and method for treating farm animal waste, such as hog and poultry waste, to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from wastewater treatment pits and thus control smell is disclosed. The farm animals are housed in structures equipped with grat... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6190566 | Treatment of waste produced by farm animals raised under confined conditions Noxious odors and water pollution commonly associated with the raising of hogs, cattle or poultry under confined conditions are eliminated by replacing the conventional waste lagoon and waste spreading fields with a wastewater treatment plant. The treatme... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6182610 | Animal confinement shelter with accelerated decomposition of waste The one-step system of the present invention provides a highly sanitary, efficient, economical and humane method for raising pigs from birth to finished product. Farrowing and raising pigs in just one location helps to reduce virus and bacteria problems a... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6136185 | Aerobic biodegradable waste treatment system for large scale animal husbandry operations An animal waste treatment system, particularly adapted to process the waste from a large-scale confined animal facility, has two treatment cells and a holding reservoir. Each of the treatment cells has an anaerobic zone which is two to five feet deep and ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6029608 | Animal containment device The invention is an animal containment device for the transportation, holding, feeding, watering, and caring for of animals. The device is designed to maintain adequate temperature, humidity, ventilation, and sanitary conditions. The device includes a ven... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5983833 | Construction including a shed for animals A shed for animals such as cows, having an overhead rail supported from the shed's roof which supports cleaning apparatus that is capable of being moved throughout the shed to remove manure and other debris from the floor. The cleaning apparatus includes ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5911195 | Apparatus for raising pigs including waste management and recycling The one-step system of the present invention provides a highly sanitary, efficient, economical and humane method for raising pigs from birth to finished product. Farrowing and raising pigs in just one location helps to reduce virus and bacteria problems a... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5890454 | Swine rearing facility and method for reducing ammonia and odors therein Atmospheric conditions and environmental impact of swine rearing facilities re improved by adding alum (aluminum sulfate) in a swine manure processing system. In an embodiment, alum is added to flush water used to flush away manure which has temporarily co... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5865143 | High-rise laying hen rearing facility and method Atmospheric growing conditions in high-rise animal rearing facilities are proved by spraying liquid alum periodically over the manure collection area. Improved high rise animal rearing facilities provided with a liquid alum treatment delivery system for m... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5832873 | Device for separating and dehydrating droppings A device for separating and dehydrating droppings includes a body having two walls and a bottom which includes a meshed portion and a plain portion connected to one of two ends of the meshed portion. A first shaft and a second shaft are respectively and t... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5810943 | Washer apparatus with waste water pH neutralization system and method for the pH neutralization of waste water A washer apparatus (10) includes a washing chamber (W) with a plurality of spray nozzles (N) and a pump (P1) for circulating the washing fluid (F) through the spray nozzles (N) for cleaning the contents of the washing chamber (W). A pH sensor (20) contact... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5732658 | Stable provided with manure collection pit with V-shaped bottom, and method for reducing ammonia emission Stable (1) comprising a collection chamber (6) with a bottom (7) below a stable grid. The bottom (7) is covered by a bottom plate (9) formed by parallel V-shaped gutters (10). The walls of the gutters (10) form an angle with the horizontal, which is betwe... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5666905 | Animal production building and methods of producing animals and processing animal waste An animal production building which has animal living quarters with a floor at least partially slatted with a manure deposition area beneath the slatted floor, a ventilation system which provides air motion through the animal quarters downwardly into the ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5456209 | Preformed heated flooring system for stables and other animal shelters The present invention is a preformed, shaped part that forms a surface for farm animals to stand on in stables. The preformed parts are made to interconnect into an intermediate floor for mounting on a grating. The preformed, shaped part, when assembled, ... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5257597 | Uni-construction livestock flooring A raised, generally rectangular, modular flooring system for livestock comprised of a deck formed from a plurality of substantially equally spaced circular deck bars pairs (18) extending in one direction and permanently crimped or welded to an underlying ... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5224443 | Floor mounted animal feeding apparatus A feeder for animals including a substantially concave food reservoir, supported by a base, which is manually attached to a slotted or mesh floor by a spring-biased hook. The hook is manually extended below the surface of the floor through an aperture, an... | 07/06/1993 |
