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Accessories for use in apiculture

US4992073A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1988
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Beehive accessories are disclosed including artificial honeycomb, foundation units, covers, bottom boards, queen excluders, queen cages, cell cups and the like. These components are formed as a solid homogeneous mass from polypropylene copolymer and from 7.5 to 15% by weight of a wax.

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