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On-farm separation of milk components

US7600484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2003
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23J1/20
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A robotic milking system includes a stall wherein dairy animals enter one at a time to be milked automatically. A holding tank receives successive measures of milk from successive dairy animals. Separation devices receive the successive measures of milk from the holding tank to separate components from the milk.

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