Patent ID: 9227798
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: A01K,B60P,B65G

Claim Text:
1. A method comprising: positioning a first end of an apparatus proximate an area that contains a plurality of animals; extending a first extension from the first end of the apparatus toward the area; positioning a vehicle proximate a second end of the apparatus; moving a first animal from the area, onto the first extension and into a first compartment of the apparatus; opening a first barrier, wherein the first barrier is positioned between the first compartment and a second compartment; moving the first animal from the first compartment to the second compartment; vertically moving the second compartment of the apparatus to a level of a deck of the vehicle; extending a second extension from the second end of the apparatus to the deck; and moving the first animal from the second compartment, onto the second extension and onto the vehicle deck.