Device and a method for allowing performance of several separate treatments of a teat of an animal
US7128020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01J7/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a device and a method for allowing performance of several separate treatment of a teat of an animal. The device includes a cup-shaped body (1) having a surface (2) defining an inner space (3), which is arranged to receive the teat of the animal. The device also includes a first delivery mechanism arranged to provide a first treatment by supplying a first medium (4) to the teat via at least a first passage having a plurality of openings (10, 18) to the inner space (3) and at least one additional delivery mechanism arranged to provide an additional medium (13, 26, 28) to the teat, via at least an additional passage having a plurality of openings (10,18) to the inner space(3). Thereby, the device provides at least two different treatments of the teats at different occasions.
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