Pellet insertion apparatus and related methods
US12207596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M21/043
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pellet insertion apparatus and methods. In accordance with an example, a method of inserting a pellet in a tree includes extending a taper (108) and an actuator rod (118) into the tree. The actuator rod (118) positioned within a through-bore (110) and extending from a taper distal end (112). The method includes securing the taper (108) in the extended position. The method includes retracting the actuator rod (118). The method includes loading a plug into the through-bore (110) of the taper (108). The method includes moving the actuator rod (118) to a plug insertion position.
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