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Device and method for milking animals, and a contamination meter

US6705248B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01J5/044
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and method for milking animals, in which the milk is removed is conveyed though a filter element. Any material which is deposited on the filter element is detected and, if appropriate, identified. After detection is complete, the direction of flow through the filter element is reversed, so that filter material is rinsed clean. The invention also comprises a contamination meter for user in die device and method mentioned above.

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