Apparatus and method for upper and lower beak treatment
US7232450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D1/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for treating the upper and lower beaks of poultry by non-contact heating of the upper and lower beaks of the bird are disclosed. The upper and lower beak treatment may include delivery of energy to the upper and lower beak in amounts sufficient to retard the growth and/or result in erosion of portions of both the upper beak and the lower beak. The energy incident on the lower beak may be reflected from a lower beak energy director (e.g., a reflector) or it may be provided a separate energy source.
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