Multipurpose beehive access system
US10321667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K47/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multipurpose beehive access structure includes a housing designed to be placed on top of a standard beehive box. The housing includes a bottom plate with a central aperture through which frames in the beehive box below may be accessed. A removable cover assembly includes a cover plate for covering the central aperture. A queen cage aperture is provided in the cover plate. A queen cage placed in the queen cage aperture rests on top of the frames below. The queen cage aperture provides a passageway between the queen cage and the interior of the beehive to allow bees to access the queen cage. A multi-position vent block has a passageway that provides ventilation and a second entrance to the beehive when positioned between a side aperture and a bottom aperture in the housing. The vent block may also be positioned to close off the second entrance.
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