Apparatus and method for delivering droplets of fluid onto poultry hatchlings
US11751985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D1/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispensing apparatus (1) for delivering droplets of fluids such as liquids having a low viscosity or being soft gels onto poultry hatchlings that are present in movably mounted hatchling trays (19) comprising at least one reservoir (18), at least one pumping unit (9), connected to at least one reservoir (18), with at least one manifold (8) connected to at least one pumping unit (9), as well as a control unit. The apparatus comprises a plurality of optionally adjustable fluid atomizers (6) being connected by flexible connecting means (7) to at least one manifold (8), whereby the fluid atomizers (6) are detachably and/or slidably connected on at least one mounting rail (5), and that optionally different types of fluid atomizers (6) are distributed onto the mounting rail (5). Additionally, a method for delivering fluid droplets onto poultry hatchlings present in moving hatchling trays (19) is described.
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