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Cargo of rectangular bales of switchgrass or miscanthus stalks optimized for high density transport on semi-trailer trucks to biorefineries

US9809143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2016
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D90/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Cargo of rectangular bales 22 of switchgrass or miscanthus unchopped stalks having a cargo payload density of between 14.6 and 20.5 lb/ft3, loaded on a semitrailer truck 16, and preferably having an energy value of at least 240 million Btu.

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