Peristaltic pump assembly for selective in ovo injection, and associated system and method
US9642342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B43/1292
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an in ovo injection apparatus includes an injection assembly having a plurality of injection devices, each injection device being configured to pierce a respective avian egg. A selectable peristaltic pump assembly is in fluid communication with the injection assembly. The selectable peristaltic pump assembly is configured to selectively supply a treatment substance from a fluid reservoir to the injection devices such that the injection devices are capable of selectively dispensing the treatment substance. An associated method is also provided.
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