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Sump clearing device

US8967936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 2011
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G65/46
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sump clearing device having a elongated tube attached to a backboard of a sweep auger. A second tube is attached to and extends through a sidewall of a grain bin. The second tube is aligned with the elongated tube. An elongated member having a clearing device is inserted through the second and elongated tube such that the clearing device is positioned above a center sump of the bin.

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