Gentle flume
US9216864B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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