Title: Poultry nest bank unit

Abstract: A poultry nest bank for housing laying hens is described. The nest bank unit is formed from plastic material and includes molded plastic trays or shelves therein in which the hens nest. The trays slope toward the rear of the nest bank unit housing, so that eggs laid by the hens roll to the back of the housing where they can be gathered by an attendant, through an access opening in the rear of the housing. The housing includes front and back molded housing portions, having outwardly extending peripheral rims or edges. The rims are secured together by suitable fasteners to hold the body together as a rigid, integral unit. The trays of the unit are removable to facilitate easy cleaning thereof.

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Inventors: Cocklereece, Allan R. (18 Chaumont Sq., NW)

Application Number: 020421
Filing Date: 1979-03-14
Publication_date: 1981-02-17
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Primary Class(es): 119/336
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2264959	Dec, 1941	Sperry et al.	119/48.
2266685	Dec, 1941	Dadlow	119/48.
2512861	Jun, 1950	Hill	119/48.
2676566	Apr, 1954	Krieger	119/17.
3242904	Mar, 1966	Rannou	119/48.
3381664	May, 1968	Barlocci	119/48.
3916836	Nov, 1975	Justl	119/17.

Other Refs: 146206

Apr, 1952	AU

Primary Examiner: Mancene, Gene
Assistant Examiner: Swiatek, Robert P.
Attorney: Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch