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Teat rubber with shock-absorbing properties

US8505485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GEA Farm Technologies GmbH · DE

Inventors

Thomas Grüter · Lippstadt, DE
Reinhard Frenser · Rheda-Wiedenbrück, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 10, 2007
Grant date	Aug 13, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01J5/08
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A teat cup liner for use in a milking cup is disclosed. The teat cup liner has a head with an insertion opening for an animal's teat. Joined to the head is a shaft and a holding rim. The holding rim at least partially surrounds and is spaced apart from the shaft. The teat cup liner holding rim has an inner surface that defines a number of recesses to enhance the durability of the liner. The recesses can be disposed circumferentially around the inner surface of the holding rim, and they can be disposed so that they are in contact with or near an end of the teat cup sleeve.

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