Patent ID: 9259009
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: A01K,A22B,A61D

Claim Text:
1. A restraining pen for humane restraining and handling of livestock animals comprising: a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and second sidewall spaced apart and at least partially defining an interior volume adapted to receive at least one of a plurality of animals; a first hinged restraining member, interconnected to the first sidewall, the first hinged restraining member hinged about a longitudinal axis of the pen and moveable between at least a first position and a second position; a second hinged restraining member, interconnected to the second sidewall, the second hinged restraining member hinged about a longitudinal axis of the pen and moveable between at least a first position and a second position; wherein at least one of the first hinged restraining member and the second hinged restraining member comprises a user interface for moving the hinged restraining member between the first position and the second position; and wherein at least one of the first sidewall and second sidewall is moveable in a vertical direction such that the sidewall and associated hinged restraining member are displaceable in a manner that allows for egress of an animal.