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Teatcup liner and a teatcup
US9258976B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9258976-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113988584-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
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A teatcup and a teatcup liner for a teatcup to be attached to a teat of an animal for the performance of a milking operation. The teatcup liner defines an inner space for receiving the teat and a longitudinal center axis extending through the inner space. The teatcup liner is composed of at least three separate annular sections, which are attached to each other and arranged successively after each along the longitudinal center axis. A first section forms an upper part having an opening for allowing the teat to be introduced into the inner space. A second section forms a tube part engaging the teat during the milking operation. A third section forms a ring module having an inner surface facing the inner space. The ring module includes a functional member providing an additional function to the milking operation.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A modular teatcup liner for a teatcup ( 1 ) to be attached to a teat of an animal for performance of at least a milking operation function, the teatcup liner comprising: an inner space ( 4 ) for receiving the teat during the milking operation function, and a longitudinal center axis (x) extending through the inner space ( 4 ), the teatcup liner being composed of at least three separate annular sections ( 11 - 14 ), a first section ( 11 ) of the sec…
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- What does patent US9258976B2 cover?
- A teatcup and a teatcup liner for a teatcup to be attached to a teat of an animal for the performance of a milking operation. The teatcup liner defines an inner space for receiving the teat and a longitudinal center axis extending through the inner space. The teatcup liner is composed of at least three separate annular sections, which are attached to each other and arranged successively after e…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Alveby Nils, Lidmar Anneli, Delaval Holding Ab
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A01J5/06. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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