AUTOMATED LIVESTOCK CATCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD
20230068953 · 2023-03-02
Inventors
Cpc classification
A01K3/001
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
Abstract
Systems and methods for mobile overhead capture of cattle are disclosed. The system generally includes an apparatus having a mobile cattle pen for securing cattle therein. A lift device having a first arm member, a second arm member and a perpendicular support member for raising and lowering the mobile cattle pen over cattle. A winch assembly detachably connected to the front of a vehicle, such as a utility terrain vehicle (UTV). The winch assembly having a cable, rotating drum and motor. Wherein, upon activation of the motor of the winch assembly, the cable pulls down the first arm member of the lift device to raise the lift device and the mobile cattle pen into the air, and upon releasing the cable the lift device and mobile cattle pen is lowered to make contact with a ground surface and capture the cattle within the mobile cattle pen.
Claims
1. An apparatus for mobile overhead capture of cattle comprising: a mobile cattle pen for securing cattle therein, the mobile cattle pen comprising an open top, an open bottom, a front railing, a first side railing having a plurality of openings extending through a portion of the first side railing for detachably connecting one or more roll bar thereto and one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom and for making contact with a ground surface, a second side railing having one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom and for making contact with a ground surface, and a back railing comprising a lockable gate for rear entry and exit therefrom; and a lift device for raising and lowering the mobile cattle pen over cattle, the lift device comprising a first arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first arm member having a first roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the first arm member, the first roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing, and a second arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second arm member having a second roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the second arm member, the second roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing, and a perpendicular support member connected to the first arm member and the second arm member; a winch assembly comprising a cable, rotating drum and motor, the winch assembly detachably connected to the perpendicular support member of the lift device and the cable of the winch assembly detachably connected to the second end of the first arm member of the lift device, the winch assembly for automated raising and lowering of the first arm member and the second arm member of the lift device; wherein, upon activation of the motor of the winch assembly, the cable pulls down the first arm member of the lift device to raise the lift device and the mobile cattle pen into the air, and upon releasing the cable the lift device and mobile cattle pen is lowered to make contact with a ground surface.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a vehicle, wherein the winch assembly is detachably mounted to a front portion of the vehicle.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the vehicle is a utility task vehicle.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mobile cattle pen is constructed substantially from aluminum.
5. A method for mobile overhead capture of cattle, the method comprising the steps of: connecting a mobile cattle pen for securing cattle therein to a lift device, the mobile cattle pen comprising an open top, an open bottom, a front railing, a first side railing having a plurality of openings extending through a portion of the first side railing for detachably connecting one or more roll bar thereto and one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom and for making contact with a ground surface, a second side railing having one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom and for making contact with a ground surface, and a back railing comprising a lockable gate for rear entry and exit therefrom, the lift device comprising a first arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first arm member having a first roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the first arm member, the first roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing, and a second arm member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second arm member having a second roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the second arm member, the second roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing, and a perpendicular support member connected to the first arm member and the second arm member, connecting the perpendicular support member of the lift device to a winch assembly, the winch assembly comprising a cable, rotating drum and motor, the winch assembly detachably connected to the perpendicular support member of the lift device and the cable of the winch assembly detachably connected to the second end of the first arm member of the lift device, the winch assembly for automated raising and lowering of the first arm member and the second arm member; and connecting the winch assembly to a front portion of a vehicle.
6. The method of claim 5, further comprising the steps of: automatically raising, by means of the winch assembly, the mobile cattle pen over the top of cattle; and automatically lowering, by means of the winch assembly, the mobile cattle pen over the top of the cattle, such that one or more wheel of the mobile cattle pen makes contact with the ground surface when lowered to capture the cattle therein.
7. The method of claim 5, wherein the vehicle is a utility task vehicle.
8. The method of claim 5, wherein the mobile cattle pen is constructed substantially from aluminum.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Like reference numerals in the figures represent and refer to the same or similar element or function. Implementations of the disclosure may be better understood when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed pictorial illustrations, schematics, graphs, drawings, and appendices. In the drawings:
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the inventive concepts disclosed herein in detail, it is to be understood that the inventive concepts are not limited in their application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components or steps or methodologies set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The inventive concepts disclosed herein are capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting the inventive concepts claimed herein in any way.
[0034] In the following detailed description of embodiments of the inventive concepts, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the inventive concepts. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the inventive concepts within the disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicating the instant disclosure.
[0035] As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a system, process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed.
[0036] Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive or and not to an exclusive or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by anyone of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).
[0037] In addition, use of the “a” or “an” are employed to describe elements and components of the embodiments herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the inventive concepts. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise.
[0038] Finally, as used herein any reference to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
[0039] The inventive concepts disclosed herein are generally directed to systems and methods for automated overhead capture of cattle. For example, an apparatus having a mobile cattle pen for securing cattle therein. The mobile cattle pen including an open top, an open bottom, a front railing, a first side railing having a plurality of openings extending through a portion of the first side railing for detachably connecting one or more roll bar thereto and one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom for making contact with a ground surface. The mobile cattle pen including a second side railing having one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom for making contact with a ground surface. The mobile cattle pen including a back railing including a lockable gate for rear entry and exit therefrom.
[0040] The apparatus also including a lift device for automatically raising and lowering the mobile cattle pen over cattle. The lift device including a first arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm member having a first roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the first arm member. The first roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing. A second arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second arm member having a second roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the second arm member. The second roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing. The lift device also including a perpendicular support member connected to the first arm member and the second arm member.
[0041] The apparatus further includes a winch assembly that includes a cable, rotating drum and motor. The winch assembly detachably connected to the perpendicular support member of the lift device and the cable of the winch assembly detachably connected to the second end of the first arm member of the lift device. The winch assembly for automated raising and lowering of the first arm member and the second arm member of the lift device. Wherein, upon activation of the motor of the winch assembly, the cable pulls down the first arm member of the lift device to raise the lift device and the mobile cattle pen into the air, and upon releasing the cable the lift device and mobile cattle pen is lowered to make contact with a ground surface.
[0042] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a vehicle, wherein the winch assembly is detachably mounted to a front portion of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the lift device is detachably mounted to a vehicle such as front-end loader attachment for use with a tractor, for example. While the apparatus may be constructed from a variety of different materials, as disclosed herein, in some embodiments, the mobile cattle pen is constructed substantially from light-weight aluminum.
[0043] A method for mobile overhead capture of cattle is also disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes the steps of connecting a mobile cattle pen for securing cattle therein to a lift device. The mobile cattle pen including an open top, an open bottom, a front railing, a first side railing having a plurality of openings extending through a portion of the first side railing for detachably connecting one or more roll bar thereto and one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom and for making contact with a ground surface. The mobile cattle pen further includes a second side railing having one or more wheel connected substantially near the open bottom and for making contact with a ground surface. The mobile cattle pen further includes a back railing including a lockable gate for rear entry and exit therefrom.
[0044] The lift device includes a first arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm member having a first roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the first arm member. The first roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing. The lift device having a second arm member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second arm member having a second roll bar connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the second arm member. The second roll bar detachably connected to the first side railing of the mobile cattle pen through the plurality of openings in the first side railing. The lift device further including a perpendicular support member connected to the first arm member and the second arm member.
[0045] The method further includes the step of connecting the perpendicular support member of the lift device to a winch assembly. The winch assembly including a cable, rotating drum, and motor. The winch assembly detachably connected to the perpendicular support member of the lift device and the cable of the winch assembly detachably connected to the second end of the first arm member of the lift device. The winch assembly for automated raising and lowering of the first arm member and the second arm member. The method further includes the step of connecting the winch assembly to front portion of a vehicle.
[0046] In some embodiments, the method further includes the steps of automatically raising, by means of the winch assembly, the mobile cattle pen over the top of the cattle. The method further includes the step of automatically lowering, by means of the winch assembly, the mobile cattle pen over the top of the cattle. Such that one or more wheel of the mobile cattle pen makes contact with the ground surface when lowered to capture the cattle therein. In some embodiments of the method the vehicle is a utility task vehicle (UTV). Further, in some embodiments of the method, the mobile cattle pen is constructed substantially from aluminum.
[0047] Referring now to
[0048] The apparatus (100) also includes a lift device (190) for automatically raising and lowering the mobile cattle pen (120) over cattle. The lift device (190) having a first arm member (195) having a first end (200) and a second end (205). The first end (200) of the first arm member (195) having a first roll bar (206) connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the first arm member (195). The first roll bar (206) detachably connected to the first side railing (140) of the mobile cattle pen (120) through the plurality of openings (145) in the first side railing (140). The lift device (190) also including a second arm member (210) having a first end (215) and a second end (220). The first end (215) of the second arm member (210) having a second roll bar (230) connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the second arm member (210). The second roll bar (230) detachably connected to the first side railing (140) of the mobile cattle pen (120) through the plurality of openings (145) in the first side railing (140). The lift device (190) further including a perpendicular support member (117) connected to the first arm member (195) and the second arm member (210).
[0049] The apparatus (100) further including a winch assembly (219) comprising a cable (211), rotating drum (213) and motor (216). The winch assembly (219) detachably connected to the perpendicular support member (117) of the lift device (190) and the cable (211) of the winch assembly (219) detachably connected to the second end (205) of the first arm member (195) of the lift device (190). The winch assembly for automated raising and lowering of the first arm member (195) and the second arm member (210) of the lift device (190). Wherein, upon activation of the motor (216) of the winch assembly (219), the cable (211) pulls down the first arm member (195) of the lift device (190) to raise the lift device (190) and the mobile cattle pen (120) into the air, and upon releasing the cable (211) the lift device (190) and the mobile cattle pen (120) is lowered to make contact with a ground surface.
[0050] In some embodiments of the apparatus (100), the winch assembly (219) is detachably mounted to a front portion of a vehicle (300). Further, in some embodiments, the lift device (190) is detachably mounted to a front-end loader attachment detachably connected to a front portion of the vehicle (300). In some embodiments, the vehicle (300) is a utility task vehicle in other embodiments the vehicle may be a tractor, or any other type of vehicle. Further, in some embodiments, the mobile cattle pen (120) is constructed substantially from aluminum.
[0051] The mobile cattle pen (120) is configured to be detachably connected to the lift device (190). The lift device (190) is configured to be detachably connected to the winch assembly (219) which is then detachably connected to a front of a vehicle, such as vehicle (100). Likewise, in some embodiments, the lift device (190) may be directly connected to another type of vehicle attachment, such as a front-end loader attachment on a tractor, for example, and without use of the winch assembly (219). The mobile cattle pen (120) has a front railing (135), first side railing (140), second side railing (160) and back railing (165). The back railing (165) includes a lockable gate (170) for rear entry and exit therefrom.
[0052] The mobile cattle pen (120) is shown as having a generally rectangular shape, however, it should be understood, that the mobile cattle pen (120) may be constructed in any desired shape, including a substantially rectangular, square, oval, triangular or circular shape for example. The mobile cattle pen (120) is preferably constructed from a light-weight material, such as aluminum. However, it should be understood that the mobile cattle pen (120) may be constructed from any desired material that is sufficiently light-weight, durable, and rigid. For example, steel, carbon fiber, plastics, polymers, synthetic fiber, reinforced fiber, resins, non-metals, composite materials, wood, combinations thereof and the like. The material used for construction should be of a sufficient weight that it can be easily lifted by a standard winch mounted on a UTV, tractor, truck, or other small vehicle, for example, and without over burdening the vehicle transmission.
[0053] The durability of the material used for the mobile cattle pen (120) should be of sufficient strength to enclose a calf therein, without bending, breaking, or otherwise distorting or deforming in the event the calf begins to kick or struggle or attempt to escape from the mobile cattle pen (120). Further, the strength of the mobile cattle pen (120) should be sufficient to protect persons within the mobile cattle pen (120) from an attack from a mother cow originating from outside of the mobile cattle pen (120) for example. Thus, providing protection for a person administering medical treatment or other care to a calf that has been captured therein. In some embodiments, the mobile cattle pen (120) may include reinforcing or bracing structures, enclosed walls, ceilings, floors, or sides to provide shade or other protection for the calf and person for example.
[0054] The first side railing (140) of the mobile cattle pen (120) includes a plurality of openings (145) extending through a portion of the first side railing (140) for detachably connecting one or more roll bar (206, 230) thereto, such as the first roll bar (206) and the second roll bar (230) of the lift device (190). In use, the one or more roll bar (206 or 230), such as the first roll bar (206) and second roll bar (230) are configured to rotate within the plurality of openings (145) to permit the mobile cattle pen (120) to be raised overhead and lowered over a calf. The back railing (165) includes a lockable gate (170) for rear entry and exit therefrom.
[0055] The lift device (190) includes a first arm member (195), a second arm member (210) and a perpendicular support member (117) which connects the first arm member (195) to the second arm member (210). The perpendicular support member (117) for detachably connecting the lift device (190) to the winch assembly (219) or to a front loader attachment, such as on a tractor for example. The perpendicular support member (117) permits the first arm member (195) and second arm member (210) to rotate about the connection point to the perpendicular support member (117), such as by means of a joint, bolt, screw, pin and other connections known in the art.
[0056] The lift device (190) is preferably constructed from a light-weight material, such as aluminum. However, it should be understood that the lift device (190) may be constructed from any desired material that is sufficiently light-weight, durable, and rigid. For example, steel, carbon fiber, plastics, polymers, synthetic fiber, reinforced fiber, resins, non-metals, composite materials, wood, combinations thereof and the like. For example, the material should be of a sufficient strength that it can be easily used to lift the mobile cattle pen (120) by a winch on a standard farm or ranch UTV, for example, without over burdening the UTV or other vehicle transmission. Further, the durability and strength of the material should be of sufficient to lift the mobile cattle pen (120) without bending, breaking, or otherwise distorting or deforming the mobile cattle pen (120). In some embodiments, the lift device (190) may include reinforcing or bracing structures to provide additional support and leverage to support raising and lowering the mobile cattle pen (120) over a calf as described herein.
[0057] The lift device (190) is configured to be detachably connected to a winch, such as the winch assembly (195), such that when the winch is pulled in by means of a motor, the cable pulls down on one end of the lift device (190) causing the other end of the lift device (190) to lift upward and thereby raise the mobile cattle pen (120) above the ground surface. To lower the mobile cattle pen (120) over a calf, the winch is let out, causing the cable to slowly release and the mobile cattle pen (120) to lower back to its original position in contact with a ground surface. In some embodiments, the lift device (190) is configured to be detachably connected to a front loader attachment for use with a tractor or other similar vehicle, while in other embodiments, the lift device (190) may be detachably connected directly to the vehicle itself, such as by means of welds, joints, screws, bolts, pins and other connections known in the art, for example. In this way, the apparatus (100) may be configured to fit and be used with any type of vehicle.
[0058] Referring now to
[0059] The lift device (190) having a first arm member (195) having a first end (200) and a second end (205). The first end (200) of the first arm member (195) having a first roll bar (206) connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the first arm member (195). The first roll bar (206) detachably connected to the first side railing (140) of the mobile cattle pen (120) through the plurality of openings (145) in the first side railing (140). The lift device (190) having a second arm member (210) having a first end (215) and a second end (220). The first end (215) of the second arm member (210) having a second roll bar (230) connected thereto and oriented in a position perpendicular to the second arm member (210). The second roll bar (230) detachably connected to the first side railing (140) of the mobile cattle pen (120) through the plurality of openings (145) in the first side railing (140). The lift device (190) also having a perpendicular support member (117) connected to the first arm member (195) and the second arm member (210).
[0060] The method (400) also including the step of connecting (408) the perpendicular support member (117) of the lift device (190) to a winch assembly (219). The winch assembly (219) including a cable (211), rotating drum (213), and motor (216). The winch assembly (219) detachably connected to the perpendicular support member (117) of the lift device (190). The cable (211) of the winch assembly (219) detachably connected to the second end (205) of the first arm member (195) of the lift device (190). The winch assembly (219) for automated raising and lowering of the first arm member (195) and the second arm member (210).
[0061] The method (400) also including the step of connecting (409) the winch assembly (219) to a front portion of the vehicle (300). In some embodiments, the method (400) also includes the steps of automatically raising (410), by means of the winch assembly (219), the mobile cattle pen (120) over the top of the cattle; and automatically lowering (415), by means of the winch assembly (219), the mobile cattle pen (120) over the top of the cattle, such that one or more wheel (155) of the mobile cattle pen (120) makes contact with the ground surface when lowered to capture the cattle therein. In some embodiments of the method (400), the vehicle (300) is a utility task vehicle. Further, in some embodiments of the method (400), the mobile cattle pen (120) is constructed substantially from aluminum.
[0062] The mobile cattle pen (120) is configured to be detachably connected to the lift device (190). The lift device (190) is configured to be detachably connected to the winch assembly (219) which is then detachably connected to a front of a vehicle, such as vehicle (100). Likewise, in some embodiments, the lift device (190) may be directly connected to another type of vehicle attachment, such as a front-end loader attachment on a tractor, for example, and without use of the winch assembly (219). The mobile cattle pen (120) has a front railing (135), first side railing (140), second side railing (160) and back railing (165). The back railing (165) includes a lockable gate (170) for rear entry and exit therefrom.
[0063] The mobile cattle pen (120) is shown as having a generally rectangular shape, however, it should be understood, that the mobile cattle pen (120) may be constructed in any desired shape, including a substantially rectangular, square, oval, triangular or circular shape for example. The mobile cattle pen (120) is preferably constructed from a light-weight material, such as aluminum. However, it should be understood that the mobile cattle pen (120) may be constructed from any desired material that is sufficiently light-weight, durable, and rigid. For example, steel, carbon fiber, plastics, polymers, synthetic fiber, reinforced fiber, resins, non-metals, composite materials, wood, combinations thereof and the like. The material used for construction should be of a sufficient weight that it can be easily lifted by a standard winch mounted on a UTV, tractor, truck, or other small vehicle, for example, and without over burdening the vehicle transmission.
[0064] The durability of the material used for the mobile cattle pen (120) should be of sufficient strength to enclose a calf therein, without bending, breaking, or otherwise distorting or deforming in the event the calf begins to kick or struggle or attempt to escape from the mobile cattle pen (120). Further, the strength of the mobile cattle pen (120) should be sufficient to protect persons within the mobile cattle pen (120) from an attack from a mother cow originating from outside of the mobile cattle pen (120) for example. Thus, providing protection for a person administering medical treatment or other care to a calf that has been captured therein. In some embodiments, the mobile cattle pen (120) may include reinforcing or bracing structures, enclosed walls, ceilings, floors, or sides to provide shade or other protection for the calf and person for example.
[0065] The first side railing (140) of the mobile cattle pen (120) includes a plurality of openings (145) extending through a portion of the first side railing (140) for detachably connecting one or more roll bar (206, 230) thereto, such as the first roll bar (206) and the second roll bar (230) of the lift device (190). In use, the one or more roll bar (206, 230), such as the first roll bar (206) and second roll bar (230) are configured to rotate within the plurality of openings (145) to permit the mobile cattle pen (120) to be raised overhead and lowered over a calf. The back railing (165) includes a lockable gate (170) for rear entry and exit therefrom.
[0066] The lift device (190) includes a first arm member (195), a second arm member (210) and a perpendicular support member (117) which connects the first arm member (195) to the second arm member (210). The perpendicular support member (117) for detachably connecting the lift device (190) to the winch assembly (219) or to a front loader attachment, such as on a tractor for example. The perpendicular support member (117) permits the first arm member (195) and second arm member (210) to rotate about the connection point to the perpendicular support member (117), such as by means of a joint, bolt, screw, pin and other connections known in the art.
[0067] The lift device (190) is preferably constructed from a light-weight material, such as aluminum. However, it should be understood that the lift device (190) may be constructed from any desired material that is sufficiently light-weight, durable, and rigid. For example, steel, carbon fiber, plastics, polymers, synthetic fiber, reinforced fiber, resins, non-metals, composite materials, wood, combinations thereof and the like. For example, the material should be of a sufficient strength that it can be easily used to lift the mobile cattle pen (120) by a winch on a standard farm or ranch UTV, for example, without over burdening the UTV or other vehicle transmission. Further, the durability and strength of the material should be of sufficient to lift the mobile cattle pen (120) without bending, breaking, or otherwise distorting or deforming the mobile cattle pen (120). In some embodiments, the lift device (190) may include reinforcing or bracing structures to provide additional support and leverage to support raising and lowering the mobile cattle pen (120) over a calf as described herein.
[0068] The lift device (190) is configured to be detachably connected to a winch, such as the winch assembly (195), such that when the winch is pulled in by means of a motor, the cable pulls down on one end of the lift device (190) causing the other end of the lift device (190) to lift upward and thereby raise the mobile cattle pen (120) above the ground surface. To lower the mobile cattle pen (120) over a calf, the winch is let out, causing the cable to slowly release and the mobile cattle pen (120) to lower back to its original position in contact with a ground surface. In some embodiments, the lift device (190) is configured to be detachably connected to a front loader attachment for use with a tractor or other similar vehicle, while in other embodiments, the lift device (190) may be detachably connected directly to the vehicle itself, such as by means of welds, joints, screws, bolts, pins and other connections known in the art, for example. In this way, the apparatus (100) may be configured to fit and be used with any type of vehicle.
[0069] It should be understood that embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein may be offered, shipped or sold separately or together as a kit and the like for example.
[0070] From the above description, it is clear that the inventive concepts disclosed herein are adapted to carry out the objects and to attain the advantages mentioned herein as well as those inherent in the inventive concepts disclosed herein. While exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein have been described for purposes of this disclosure, it will be understood that numerous changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are accomplished within the broad scope of the inventive concepts disclosed herein and defined by the appended claims.