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Agricultural sample grinder

US7909276B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims

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Assignee

Monsanto Technology LLC · US

Inventors

Kevin L. Deppermann · Chesterfield, US
Angela Ranae Koestel · Chesterfield, US
Tavis Aholt · Washington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2008
Grant date	Mar 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 14, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2001/2071
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various embodiments, an agricultural sample grinding system is provided. The system includes a grinder unit for grinding and uniformly mixing an agricultural sample. The system additionally includes a collection chamber connected to a transfer spout extending from a side of the grinder unit. The collection chamber is for collecting the ground and uniformly mixed agricultural sample dispensed from the grinder unit via the transfer spout. The system deposits the ground and uniformly mixed agricultural sample into the collection chamber such that the uniform mixture of the sample is maintained.

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