Patent ID: 8187062
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: A22C

Abstract:
1. A device for retaining an animal on a transport system for moving the animal in a forward direction, the device comprising: a lower portion operable to retain the animal; and an upper portion operable for conveyance by the transport system, the upper portion attachable to the lower portion, and the upper portion comprising a connector for connecting said device to a drive mechanism, the connector having a longitudinal axis, wherein the lower portion is operable for movement between a first position in which a longitudinal axis of the lower portion and the longitudinal axis of the connector are in substantially straight orientation relative to each other and a second position wherein the longitudinal axis of the lower portion and the longitudinal axis of the connector are in substantially angled orientation relative to one another, and further wherein the lower portion is substantially inhibited from moving in a rearward direction beyond said first position.