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US 4,280,236 AGranted
Self-uncapping honeycomb and extractor means for use therewith
OwnerLuther R. Hermaninventor
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Abstract
This invention is an improved method of removing the sealing wax of a honeycomb in preparation for removal of the honey contained therein. The process includes the providing of heating elements about the entrance of the chambers of the comb which, when electrical current is passed therethrough, will cause the beeswax sealing the chambers to soften. Also an improved centrifugal extractor is provided to further assist in honey removal.
Claims10
A beekeeping means comprising:
- a honeycomb frame;
- an artificial honeycomb having a plurality of open ended cells therein mounted within said frame;
- heating means disposed adjacent the open ends of said cells;
- and means for causing said heating means to rise in temperature whereby when said honeycomb and its associated frame are placed in a bee hive, said cells will be filled with honey and sealed with beeswax by the bees therein and when said comb and frame are removed from the hive, said sealing wax can be readily removed from said cells by said heating means.
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