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US 8,146,531 B2Granted
Portable milking apparatus
OwnerChad Rucksinventor
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Abstract
Embodiments of a portable milking apparatus configured according to principles of the invention include a milking unit that is mobile and configured for milking an animal; a service unit that is mobile and configured for receiving milk; and a connector that selectably operably connects and/or permits fluid communication between the milking and service units.
Claims21
Apparatus for milking an animal comprising:
- a milking unit that is mobile and configured for milking an animal;
- a service unit that is mobile and configured for receiving milk;
- and
- a connector that selectably:
- connects said milking unit and said service unit so that said service unit can maneuver or tow said milking unit;
- and
- provides for fluid communication between said milking unit and said service unit;
- wherein said milking unit comprises:
- a platform configured to maintain the animal;
- and
- an elevator that positions said platform in at least a lowered position, wherein said platform is generally aligned with the ground, and a raised position that enables milking from the ground at an ergonomically optimal height.
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