William Anthony Forrest

US Patent:

42047951, May 27, 1980

Filed:

Sep 21, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/835184

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

F03D 306

US Classification:

415 2

Abstract:

An improved wind collecting apparatus utilized for transforming wind energy to rotary motion. The rotary motion is then used to drive an electric generator or the like. The apparatus generally comprises four semi-cylindrically shaped wind collecting blades connected to a shaft which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation and wind deflectors are positioned near the blades for directing portions of the wind. In one embodiment, the shaft is disposed in a plane substantially parallel with the earth's surface and, in one other aspect, the blades are mounted for rotation generally above a cavity formed in the earth's surface. The present invention also contemplates an improved blade structure.

US Patent:

41128745, Sep 12, 1978

Filed:

Feb 11, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/767764

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

A01K 1300
A61D 1100

US Classification:

119158

Abstract:

A livestock transport apparatus particularly useful for transporting a disabled animal, such as a cow or the like, to a therapeutic apparatus, such as a whirlpool bath, the livestock transport apparatus also being utilized in general for transporting animals or other relatively large objects. In one embodiment, the livestock transport apparatus includes a movable frame, a cage and a positioning assembly for moving the cage to a first position wherein the cage is supported in a portion of the movable frame, to a second position wherein the cage is supported in a position generally above the first position and to a third position wherein the cage is supported in a position generally below the first position. In one operational embodiment, the cage is moved to the third position generally near the ground surface and the animal is moved into the cage. The cage then is raised via the positioning assembly to the second position and the movable frame is adjusted for supporting the cage.

US Patent:

43297528, May 18, 1982

Filed:

Nov 12, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/205899

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

E01D 100

US Classification:

14 695

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a cargo loading apparatus for loading a cargo disposed on a first level onto a deck disposed on a second level generally above the first level, the deck having a cargo supporting surface and an end. The cargo loading apparatus includes a platform with a cargo supporting surface for supporting the cargo to be loaded onto the deck, a base which is hingedly connected to the platform, and means for pulling the base and the platform connected thereto onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck. The base is of a sufficient size such that the base and the platform are positionable in an initial loading position wherein the platform is supported generally on the first level and the base extends from the platform generally toward the deck to a position wherein the end of the base is disposed generally above the second level and a portion of the base engages the end of the platform. The base cooperates to raise the platform from the first level to the second level and subsequently onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck as the base and the platform connected are pulled onto the cargo supporting surface of the deck.

US Patent:

45520968, Nov 12, 1985

Filed:

Nov 19, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/672940

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

A01K 2900

US Classification:

119155

Abstract:

A sorting gate assembly adapted for use in cooperation with a holding pen including a sorting gate and a gate support assembly. The sorting gate is movably connected to the gate support assembly for movement in a first direction generally toward the gate support assembly and for movement in a second direction generally away from the gate support assembly. The gate support assembly also movably supports the sorting gate for movement of the sorting gate in a first direction generally away from the exit of the holding pen and for movement in a second direction generally toward the exit of the holding pen. The sorting gate is movably supported on the gate support assembly for movement within the holding pen to sort a selected animal and to move the sorted animal into an exit area portion of the holding pen for exiting the animal through the exit of the holding frame.

US Patent:

51098318, May 5, 1992

Filed:

Jun 7, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/712271

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK
Lewis C. Taylor - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

A61B 1702

US Classification:

128 20

Abstract:

A retractor support assembly for assisting a surgeon by supporting a portion of a breast of a patient during reconstructive surgery. The retractor support assembly includes a retractor having a blade which is insertable into a wound generally under a portion of the breast whereby a portion of the breast is supported generally on the blade. The retractor support assembly also includes a retractor support connected to the retractor for exerting a predetermined force on the retractor pulling the retractor a predetermined distance in a generally upwardly direction whereby the portion of the breast supported on the blade of the retractor is lifted and moved in the generally upwardly direction the predetermined distance toward a breast lifted position. the retractor support supports the retractor and the portion of the breast supported on the retractor in the breast lifted position during the reconstructive surgery.

US Patent:

42189900, Aug 26, 1980

Filed:

Dec 8, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/967861

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

A01K 2900

US Classification:

119 96

Abstract:

An improved animal prod having a base shaped to engage a portion of the animal's hindquarter and a thigh engaging assembly shaped and positioned to engage a portion of at least one of the animal's hind legs generally near the animal's inside thigh and generally near the animal's hindquarter in an operating position of the animal prod with the base engaging the animal's hindquarter.

US Patent:

43099637, Jan 12, 1982

Filed:

Nov 21, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/209004

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

A01K 1500

US Classification:

119 96

Abstract:

An animal handling apparatus for turning over from one side to the other side a relatively large animal with front and rear legs, a back, a stomach, and opposite sides including a frame, a first brace connected to the frame, a winch connected to the frame, a cable having opposite ends with one end connected to the winch, a handle with one end connected to the frame, and a second brace connected to the frame. In operation, the animal handling apparatus is positioned near the animal's back, the cable is extended under the animal and secured to the animal's front legs, the winch retrieves the cable drawing the animal's front legs toward the animal's stomach, and the first brace engages the animal's back near one side of the animal. The handle then is moved pulling the animal's front legs in a direction generally toward the animal handling apparatus and generally under the animal, thereby causing the animal to be turned over from one side to the other, the first and the second braces engaging the animal to maintain the turning engagement between the animal and the animal handling apparatus.

US Patent:

45314780, Jul 30, 1985

Filed:

Jun 14, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/620631

Inventors:

William J. Forrest - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

A01K 1500
A61D 300

US Classification:

119 98

Abstract:

An animal holding chute with a retaining frame retainingly surrounding an animal holding space having an entrance formed through a portion thereof, the entrance being sized and position for permitting an animal to pass therethrough and into the animal holding space. An entrance gate is positioned in the entrance and the entrance gate is movable to an opened position for permitting access to the animal holding space through the entrance and to a closed position for preventing an animal to pass from the animal holding space through the entrance. The entrance gate also is movable in the closed position from a start position to an animal holding position, the entrance gate engaging the rear end portion of the animal and moving the animal into the animal holding space as the entrance gate is moved from the start position to the animal holding position.