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Apparatus for detecting animal estrus

  • US 4,206,766 A
  • Filed: 07/28/1978
  • Issued: 06/10/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus, adapted to be secured to the rump portion of a first animal, for indicating estrus in said first animal, comprising:

  • a base means;

    a pressure responsive means supported by said base means;

    a linkage means interconnected with said pressure responsive means;

    a release means, including a movable release member, interconnected with said linkage means and supported by said base means;

    a cover means releasably engaged with said base and interconnected with said release means; and

    an indicating means, mounted on said cover means and whereinsaid pressure responsive means is for powering said linkage means when said pressure responsive means is subjected to at least a predetermined pressure caused by a second animal mounting said first animal;

    said linkage means is for powering said release means when said linkage means is powered by said pressure responsive means; and

    said release means is for releasing said cover means from said base means and actuating said indicating means after said release means has been powered by said linkage means.

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