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Shipping containers for livestock

US8720379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0396
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Shipping containers and systems for transporting livestock on shipping vessels over extended periods including features for water distribution, feed distribution, temperature control, air movement, and waste management and partitions for separating livestock from feed throughout shipment.

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