.~.~> Having adjustable animal positioning or accommodating means
DEFINITION
Classification: 119/751
Holding crate or trap:
(under subclass 712) Subject matter wherein the limiting means restrains an animal in a substantially fixed position in an animal confining or capturing enclosure.
(1) Note. To be proper for this subclass the crate or trap must be used for more than just a mere housing, feeding, or milking purpose where restraining of the animal in a fixed position is not essential. The restraining of the animal in a fixed position may be necessary to enable shearing, branding, treatment by a veterinarian, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14.03+, for a milking station arrangement used for the purpose of conducting and facilitating milking or in combination with another dairy operation, e.g., milk delivery, animal feeding, washing, exercising, etc.
15+, for an animal confining or housing device such as a cage, coop, kennel, pen, or stall for confining an animal to a comparatively restricted area for protecting it against intruders, unfavorable conditions of weather, or for facilitating its care and management.
732+, for a restraining crate having a head stock and movable clamping side member.
