Livestock insect-removal systems and related methods
AssigneesSpalding Laboratories, Inc., North Carolina State University
InventorsThomas James Spalding, Zachary Thomas Spalding, Steven Smith Denning
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Abstract
Livestock insect-removal systems and methods. According to one embodiment, the system may comprise a structure with a defined path for passage of livestock. The system may comprise a container removably attached to the structure and a vacuum device within the container configured to generate a change in pressure within the container. The system may comprise a first duct to expel air from the container and direct air across the path and displace or dislodge insects. The first duct may further comprise a vent to expel bypass air from the first duct. The system may comprise a second duct, positioned along the path to draw air and dislodged insects into the container.
Claims20
A livestock insect-removal system comprising:
- a structure defining a path for passage of livestock;
- a container removably attached to the structure;
- a vacuum device within the container, the vacuum device configured to generate a change in pressure within the container;
- a first duct configured to expel air from the container, the duct having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the vacuum device and the second end positioned to direct air across the path;
- a vent on the first duct configured to expel bypass air from the first duct;
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- a second duct configured to draw air into the vacuum device container, the duct having a first end and a second end, the first end positioned along the path and the second end being attached to the container.
A livestock insect-removal system comprising:
- a structure defining a path for passage of livestock;
- a container removably attached to the structure;
- a vacuum device within the container, the vacuum device configured to generate a change in pressure within the container;
- a first duct configured to expel air from the container, the first duct having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the vacuum device and the second end positioned to direct air across the path;
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- a second duct configured to draw air into the vacuum device container, the second duct having a first end and a second end, the first end positioned along the path to receive substantially all the expelled air from the first duct and the second end being attached to the container.
A method for removing insects from livestock, the method comprising:
- providing a path for passage of livestock;
- activating a vacuum device within a container;
- directing through a duct the majority of air expelled from the container across the path to dislodge insects from livestock on the path;
- providing on the duct a bypass for air expelled from the container to maintain vacuum in the system;
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- collecting substantially all the expelled air directed across the path into the container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.