| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 119853000 | Bird | 6 |
| 20100043726 | Protective Hen Apron - A protective bird apron includes a main body area with a length and a width and a pair of opposing lateral sections attached to the main body area at corresponding opposing edges thereof, each lateral section having a length less than the length of the main body area and a width dimensioned to extend beneath respective wings of the bird. At least one securing strap is coupled to an upper portion of the main body area and to an upper portion of at least one of the lateral sections, the main body area, the at least one of the lateral sections, and the at least one securing strap defining at least one shoulder securing area. A shoulder protector is coupled to the back covering, disposed to protect shoulders of the bird, and has a width substantially the same or greater than a width of the back covering. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110088635 | Protective Hen Apron - A protective bird apron includes a main body area with a length and a width and a pair of opposing lateral sections attached to the main body area at corresponding opposing edges thereof, each lateral section having a length less than the length of the main body area and a width dimensioned to extend beneath respective wings of the bird. At least one securing strap is coupled to an upper portion of the main body area and to an upper portion of at least one of the lateral sections, the main body area, the at least one of the lateral sections, and the at least one securing strap defining at least one shoulder securing area. A shoulder protector is coupled to the main body area of the back covering, disposed to protect shoulders of the bird while leaving the wings of the bird substantially unrestricted in wing-flapping movement, and has a width substantially the same or greater than an overall width of the back covering. Visible warning indicia are provided on the back covering and/or the shoulder protector. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20130125836 | Poultry Support and Protection Device and Method of Supporting and Protecting Poultry - A poultry support and protection device includes a body portion shaped to cover a crop of poultry. The body portion has opposing top and bottom edges (defining a width) separated by opposing side edges (defining a length). First and second securing straps are attached respectively to the first and second side edges. Each of the first and second securing straps extend longitudinally along an entirety of the body portion length and have a strap length greater than the body portion length such that each securing strap extends beyond at least one of the top and bottom edges. The first and second securing straps are operable to be releasably secured at a back of the poultry to attach the device to the poultry such that the body portion substantially covers the crop and to provide a non-constricting and adjustably secure fit. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140096723 | Bird Support and Protection Device and Method of Supporting and Protecting a Bird - A bird support and protection device includes a body portion shaped to cover a crop of bird, being of a long-stretch material having a long-stretch direction, and having a top edge and an opposing bottom edge separated by first and second opposing side edges, a first securing strap attached to the first side edge parallel to the long-stretch direction, a second securing strap attached to the second side edge parallel to the long-stretch direction, the first and second securing straps being operable to be releasably secured at a back of the bird to attach the device to the bird such that the body portion substantially covers and supports the crop and to provide a non-constricting and adjustably secure fit. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140216362 | Protective Poultry Saddle - A rectangular protective cape-like device worn by poultry that covers the main back of the poultry. Two opposing slits are cut into the main saddle piece to form straps. The saddle holds on to the bird by pulling each wing through the respective slit respective slit Reinforced scrim vinyl or tarp material is used. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140318479 | Protective Poultry Saddle - A one-piece rectangular protective cape-like device worn by poultry that covers the main back of the poultry. Two opposing lateral slits are cut into the main saddle piece to form straps. The saddle holds on to the bird by pulling each wing through the respective slit. Weather-resistant material such as reinforced scrim vinyl, Tyvek or other similar material is used. Additional text, color or designs may be printed directly onto the saddle material. Close-set ocelli may be added to depict the presence of predator eyes. | 10-30-2014 |
