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Gentle flume

US9216864B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 2014
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/0211
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elongate flume is provided for receiving items of produce. The flume comprises a first side and an opposite second side. A plurality of baffles are provided, each baffle having a first end at or adjacent the first side of the flume and a second end which is spaced apart from the first side of the flume and spaced apart from the second side of the flume.

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