Systems and methods for conveying, anesthetizing, and killing poultry
US9192170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22B7/001
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
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