Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119600800 | AVIAN EGG TREATMENT OR PRODUCTION | 44 |
20080202427 | Automated egg injection machine and method - A pneumatically operated egg injection machine includes a sealed frame structure with a pair of in line parallel tracks through an injection section and a transfer section in series. An injection assembly includes a plurality of injectors gripped in a support plate to simultaneously inject vaccine into the same injection region irrespective of egg height and orientation. Fluid delivery systems meter prescribed vaccine dosages to the injecting needles with reduced turbulence, friction, heat and residence time to increase the delivered titer to the injected eggs. A transfer assembly lifts the injected eggs by causing a reduced pressure around the injection hole while maintaining the injection hole at atmospheric pressure. The injection assembly is sprayed with a sanitizing solution at the same time that the injected eggs are moved from the injection section to the transfer section. | 08-28-2008 |
20080202428 | Automated egg injection machine and method - A pneumatically operated egg injection machine includes a sealed frame structure with a pair of in line parallel tracks through an injection section and a transfer section in series. An injection assembly includes a plurality of injectors gripped in a support plate to simultaneously inject vaccine into the same injection region irrespective of egg height and orientation. Fluid delivery systems meter prescribed vaccine dosages to the injecting needles with reduced turbulence, friction, heat and residence time to increase the delivered titer to the injected eggs. A transfer assembly lifts the injected eggs by causing a reduced pressure around the injection hole while maintaining the injection hole at atmospheric pressure. The injection assembly is sprayed with a sanitizing solution at the same time that the injected eggs are moved from the injection section to the transfer section. | 08-28-2008 |
20080289578 | Methods for Rapidly and Accurately Locating Avian Egg Blastoderms - Methods of non-invasively locating blastoderms within avian eggs are provided. An opening is formed in the shell of an egg at a location under which a blastoderm is positioned based on the orientation of the egg; an image of an exposed inner shell membrane and underlying material is acquired; the acquired image is processed to enhance visibility of a blastoderm in the image; and the blastoderm is located in the image. A material may be applied to the egg to enhance transparency of the inner shell membrane prior to acquiring the image. Locating the blastoderm in the image may include determining location coordinates of the blastoderm in the image. These location coordinates may be transmitted to egg processing equipment for subsequent processing of the egg. | 11-27-2008 |
20090000554 | Methods and apparatus for delivering multiple substances in ovo - In ovo injection methods and apparatus are provided wherein multiple substances, particularly incompatible substances such as oil-based and aqueous-based substances, can be injected without reducing efficacy of the substances and without requiring complex mechanical injection devices. Injection of multiple substances may occur simultaneously or sequentially. | 01-01-2009 |
20090078205 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER EGGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM AN EGG CARRIER - Methods and apparatus are provided that automatically determine whether or not eggs designated for removal from an egg carrier have been removed by an egg removal apparatus. Light is emitted along a path above and across an egg carrier. An egg picker is moved from a first location overlying the carrier to a second location in contacting relationship with an egg in the carrier and back towards the first location, and is configured to engage the egg when in the second location and remove the egg from the carrier when moved from the second location towards the first location. The length of time that the light path is blocked when the egg picker is moved from the first location to the second location and back towards the first location is measured. A signal that indicates whether or not the egg has been removed from the carrier based on the length of time the light path is blocked is generated. | 03-26-2009 |
20090126636 | Combined punch and needle for automated egg injection machines - An improved needle design is cut diagonally from two sides to form a sharpened cutting edge, rather than a point. The needle has an external diameter and wall thickness sufficient to provide the rigidity necessary to punch the egg shell while the sharpened edge provides a sharp cutting edge able to sever the underlying membrane cleanly and penetrate an embryo if necessary. The needle's penetrating edge design prevents needle tip fold-over and the resulting formation of a hook which can lead to cross-contamination of eggs and shortened needle life. | 05-21-2009 |
20090133633 | IN OVO ACTIVATION OF AN EGG IN THE SHELL - The present invention relates to the field of avian reproduction. In particular, the present invention provides a method of activating an egg in a shell. The invention also provides a method of activating an egg in a shell, whereby a live chick is hatched. | 05-28-2009 |
20090151640 | Poultry selection method to improve the egg production rate - The present invention discloses a poultry selection method to improve the egg production rate, the method comprises steps of collecting protein samples and egg productivity information of multiple poultry groups, transforming these information into multiple scores, ranks, and their corresponding codes; the next step is to combine the corresponding codes to form regional codes, and compare the matching rate; and select the poultry with the required egg production. The present invention further discloses another method, comprising: the collecting and ranking of protein samples and egg productivity information of known and unknown poultry groups to sort out the ratings; select a poultry group having the required egg production from the known group; define the regional codes based on the ratings of the known group; compare the ratings between the known and unknown groups, select the poultry (from the unknown group) with the same regional codes to the previously selected poultry group with required egg production; and select the poultry with required egg production according to the matching rate after the comparison. | 06-18-2009 |
20090165723 | METHODS OF PRODUCING AVIAN EGGS AND BIRDS OF SPECIFIED GERM-FREE STATUS - The invention provides an improved method of rearing a bird of specified germ-free status. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method for increasing the hatchability and viability of surgically derived eggs of germ-free status when obtained from a parent bird. The method comprises housing a bird as a parent bird, determining the position of a premature egg in the reproductive tract and stage of development of the premature egg in terms of shell formation and calcification, surgically removing an egg in its shell from the parent bird prior to transfer of the egg to the cloaca in the parent bird, incubating the egg and hatching the egg to produce a laying bird. The invention also relates to the production of avian eggs of specified germ-free status and uses thereof. | 07-02-2009 |
20090183685 | In-ovo injection machine with transversely movable egg tray assembly for manual egg transfer after injection - An in-ovo egg injection machine has a transversely or laterally movable supporting structure which is mounted beneath and adjacent the injector assembly and enables the operator to move egg trays into and out of the injection area from the side of the machine. The supporting structure includes two longitudinally extending opposed support rails that are mounted on a movable member so that the longitudinal support rails are spaced from one another at a set distance to define a support cradle. The movable member is supported on two transversely extending guide rails that are approximately twice the width of the injection area in length so as to allow the support cradle to be moved, preferably by hand, to an injection position directly under the injector assembly and then, by moving the support cradle in a lateral direction on the guide rails, to a loading/unloading position horizontally spaced from the injection area. | 07-23-2009 |
20100139567 | INJECTOR FOR INJECTING A SUBSTANCE INTO EGGS - An injector for injecting at least one substance into eggs, comprising an injection body that can be moved between a raised position and an injection position, and equipped with an injection conduit, an injection needle, a guiding and protection tube of the needle subject to elastic stress by elastic means to an idle position and capable of being moved towards a retracted position by pressing its distal end against an egg when the injector is in the injection position. The injector is equipped with control means for controlling the supply of said injection conduit with at least one substance, said tube cooperating with said control means to disable the supply of said injection conduit when said tube is in the idle position and to enable the supply of said conduit when said tube is in the retracted position. | 06-10-2010 |
20100180821 | Device With Drivable Means For Injecting A Fluid Substance Into An Egg And Equipment Including Same - The invention relates to a device for injecting at least one fluid substance into an egg, of the type that comprises an injector body equipped with a protruding piercing needle for injecting said substance into the amniotic liquid of said egg and/or into the embryo contained therein, the body being connected with external means for supplying said substance, characterized in that drivable means are integrated in the body for expelling towards said needle one or more adjustable variable and parametered amounts of substance from said supply means. The invention also relates to equipment including a plurality of such devices. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186674 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING FERTILIZED AVIAN EGGS - The methods and compositions provide for increasing the productivity of quality hatchery eggs by applying a coating to the outer surface of the eggs. The liquid coating compositions and methods described herein facilitate mechanical enforcement of the shell, protection against adverse environmental conditions, prevention of contamination, differentiation of egg parentage and allow for appropriate gas exchange during storage or shipping periods. | 07-29-2010 |
20100192859 | Egg Vaccination Apparatus - An automatic egg injection machine comprises a separate injector support grid and injector locking device. The injector locking device is attached to the body of the egg injection machine to prevent motion during the vaccination process. Individual air tubes are inserted into slots in the injector locking device, and are inflated with compressed air to lock the injectors in place during the injection process, thereby minimizing the possibility of injector movement. Both the injector support grid and injector locking device can be exchanged for other components with different egg configurations so that one egg injection machine can be used for more than one sized incubator egg flat. | 08-05-2010 |
20100307419 | METHOD OF INJECTING A TREATMENT SUBSTANCE INTO EGGS AND THE CORRESPONDING INJECTION HEAD - The present invention concerns an injection method for injecting a substance into eggs, and an injection head for implementing said method. The method generally includes piercing the shell and at least the shell membrane of an egg by moving a needle, and then injecting the treatment substance via said needle, said piercing step comprising a first movement of the needle to pierce the shell with a first penetration force and then a second movement of the needle to pierce at least the shell membrane with a second penetration force lower than the first penetration force. | 12-09-2010 |
20110067633 | VIBRATION MECHANISM FOR VERTICAL EGG ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO IN-OVO INJECTION - An in-ovo egg injection machine generates and transmits vibration to an incubating egg tray to align the egg axes prior to injection. The mechanism can be used independently of the in-ovo egg injection machine and is suitable for use with an egg candling machine. With the eggs positioned on the incubating tray and held by egg tray posts with their large ends facing upward for the purposes of incubation, vibration is applied to the tray. The vibration allows the eggs to ‘float’ in their restricted locations in the egg tray. Since the eggs are naturally bottom-heavy, the heaviest portion of each egg moves down as the tray is vibrated. The eggs therefore self-align their axes into an orientation corresponding with the established vertical axes of the injectors, respectively, with no contact with the eggs being required. | 03-24-2011 |
20110126767 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING THE HATCHABILITY OF HATCHERY EGGS - The invention relates to a method for hatching of hatchery eggs comprising: (a) treating the egg shell surface with a coating composition comprising a coating agent, to form a coating on the surface of the egg's shell; and (b) incubating the egg under conditions to cause hatching to occur; wherein the yield of hatching of said hatchery eggs is improved as compared to control eggs not treated as defined in (a). The invention additionally relates to a composition for treating of hatchery eggs prior to incubation, wherein said composition comprising a coating agent, and wherein said composition improves the hatching yield of said hatchery eggs. | 06-02-2011 |
20110253050 | EGGSHELL DISINFECTANT SYSTEM - This invention is a new disinfecting and immunizing system for fertilized and unfertilized avian eggs that, by manipulating the ambient air pressure, creates an environment that causes the pores of the eggshells to open, allowing disinfectants and inoculants to be delivered to the eggs in such a manner that the liquid material penetrates through the pores into the shell to a specified depth but does not go beyond the shell to the embryo. The system is designed such that it performs similar but separate processes for disinfection and immunization; each process includes changing the air pressure, spraying appropriate product, and returning the air pressure to initial condition. | 10-20-2011 |
20120017835 | SUBSTANCE-DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN EGG INJECTION DEVICE - A distribution system for distributing dosed amounts of a treatment substance to a plurality of injectors of an egg injection device, and to an injection device equipped with such a distribution system. The distribution system comprises at least one syringe pump comprising an actuator for actuating the piston of a syringe, a discharge tube connected to the outlet orifice of the syringe, feed tubes connected in parallel to the discharge tube via a valve system, each feed tube being intended to be connected to an injector, and a controller capable of controlling the actuator and the valve system for distributing dosed amount of substance contained in the chamber through the feed tubes, to injectors. | 01-26-2012 |
20120042829 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FEEDING CHICKS DURING THE HATCHING PROCESS - A method and a compartment within an incubator, capable of allowing chicks to feed during the hatching process without reducing hatchability or livability. Thanks to immediate post hatch nutrition, the development during the chicks first days is significantly improved, resulting in a significant improvement in their weight as well. | 02-23-2012 |
20120186523 | Swiftlets Farming for Production of Edible Bird's Nests - An edible bird's nests production facility comprising of: a wholly man made artificial caves system and/or converted natural relief such as caves, valleys, cliffs forming the nesting habitat and associated supporting facilities configured to breed swiftlets for their nests by means of a captive breeding program for swiftlets; commercialized-scientific farming methods; specialized apparatus, mechanisms and techniques; managed sustainable harvesting of nests; provision of a safe and secure nesting habitat and a conducive environment to maximize avian population by minimizing mortality rates; safe collection of nests by means of mechanized lifting systems and specialist mountaineering equipment. | 07-26-2012 |
20120186524 | DIFFERENTIAL ILLUMINATION TO SELECT EGG LAYING SITES - Differential illumination systems and methods selectively provide light having different spectrums in an aviary system for housing animals located within an enclosure, and in the enclosure. A first light source produces light with a first spectrum, and illuminates an internal volume of the aviary system. A second light source produces light with a second spectrum different from the first spectrum, and illuminates the enclosure outside of the aviary system. The first spectrum can have a higher red component than the second spectrum to encourage chicken to lay eggs inside of the aviary system, and the second spectrum can have a higher blue component than the first spectrum to discourage chicken from laying eggs outside of the aviary system. | 07-26-2012 |
20120222621 | Automated egg injection machine and method - A pneumatically operated egg injection machine includes a sealed frame structure with a pair of in line parallel tracks through an injection section and a transfer section in series. An injection assembly includes a plurality of injectors gripped in a support plate to simultaneously inject vaccine into the same injection region irrespective of egg height and orientation. Fluid delivery systems meter prescribed vaccine dosages to the injecting needles with reduced turbulence, friction, heat and residence time to increase the delivered titer to the injected eggs. A transfer assembly lifts the injected eggs by causing a reduced pressure around the injection hole while maintaining the injection hole at atmospheric pressure. The injection assembly is sprayed with a sanitizing solution at the same time that the injected eggs are moved from the injection section to the transfer section. | 09-06-2012 |
20120260858 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASING THE HATCHABILITY OF HATCHERY EGGS - Provided is a method for the hatching of hatchery eggs including: (a) treating the egg shell surface with a coating composition including a coating agent, to form a coating on the surface of the egg's shell; and (b) incubating the egg under conditions to cause hatching to occur; wherein the yield of hatching of the hatchery eggs is improved as compared to control eggs not treated as defined in (a). Further provided is a composition for the treating of hatchery eggs prior to incubation, where the composition includes a coating agent, and where the composition improves the hatching yield of the hatchery eggs. | 10-18-2012 |
20120304936 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND/OR TREATING A FERTILIZED EGG, AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method for analyzing and/or treating a fertilized egg and a system able to implement said method. According to the invention, the method comprises a step of puncturing and/or injecting substance into the albumin sac of the egg, said egg having between 5 and 19 days of incubation and said step of puncturing and/or injecting being achieved by piercing a hole in the shell next to the pointed end of the egg and passing a hollow needle in said hole such as to lead the distal end of said needle into the albumin sac. | 12-06-2012 |
20130104805 | INDEXING SYSTEM FOR AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130213303 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A NEEDLE FOR INJECTING AND/OR SAMPLING IN AN EGG AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a method for positioning a tip of a needle for injection into and/or removal from an egg. The method includes steps of: measuring at least one electrical parameter characteristic of a target zone to obtain a reference electrical value; measuring the electrical parameter at the tip to obtain a value measured at a position of the tip in the egg; and comparing the measured value with a characteristic reference parameter. A system for determining a position of a tip of a needle for injection into and/or removal from an egg is also disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
20130239895 | EGG TRAY ADVANCEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN IN OVO INJECTION APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An advancement system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an advancement system is configured to advance an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly. The advancement system includes a guide assembly configured to receive the egg carrier and provide support thereto during advancement of the egg carrier. A manual advancement device slidingly engages the guide assembly such that the manual advancement device is movable along the guide assembly. The manual advancement device is capable of interacting with a trailing end of the egg carrier to advance the egg carrier to an injection position. At least one stop is positioned to interact with the manual advancement device during advancement of the egg carrier so as to prevent progression of the manual advancement device beneath the injection assembly, thereby locating the egg carrier at the injection position. An associated method is also provided. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239896 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATED FERTILIZED AVIAN EGGS - The methods and compositions provide for increasing the productivity of quality hatchery eggs by applying a coating to the outer surface of the eggs. The liquid coating compositions and methods described herein facilitate mechanical enforcement of the shell, protection against adverse environmental conditions, prevention of contamination, differentiation of egg parentage and allow for appropriate gas exchange during storage or shipping periods. | 09-19-2013 |
20130269617 | OPTIMIZING EGG PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS VIA SEAWATER MINERALIZATION - Aspects for utilizing a seawater fluid to optimize egg-production characteristics are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is provided, which includes identifying a desired optimization, determining a corresponding seawater to non-seawater ratio, and generating a seawater fluid according to the ratio. An egg-cultivation method is also provided, which includes ascertaining a desired optimization, selecting a corresponding seawater to non-seawater ratio, and providing a seawater fluid comprising the ratio to a hen. In another egg-cultivation method, hens are provided with a mixed feed comprising a feed to seawater-mineralized produce ratio selected according to a desired optimization. A method to grow produce is also provided, which includes mineralizing soil with a seawater fluid comprising a seawater to non-seawater ratio corresponding to a preferred optimization. In another aspect, a method to produce feed is disclosed, which includes mixing feed with mineralized produce according to a ratio corresponding to a desired optimization. | 10-17-2013 |
20130291799 | SUBSTANCE-DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN EGG INJECTION DEVICE - A distribution system for distributing dosed amounts of a treatment substance to a plurality of injectors of an egg injection device, and to an injection device equipped with such a distribution system. The distribution system comprises at least one syringe pump comprising an actuator for actuating the piston of a syringe, a discharge tube connected to the outlet orifice of the syringe, feed tubes connected in parallel to the discharge tube via a valve system, each feed tube being intended to be connected to an injector, and a controller capable of controlling the actuator and the valve system for distributing dosed amount of substance contained in the chamber through the feed tubes, to injectors. | 11-07-2013 |
20130319335 | PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING EGGS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided. | 12-05-2013 |
20140014040 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A fluid delivery system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such a fluid delivery system includes a plurality of fluid pumps each having a select valve, a diaphragm valve, and an outlet valve. The select valves are individually controllable such that each select valve is selectively operated via a pneumatic actuator. The diaphragm valves and the outlet valves are commonly operated via respective pneumatic actuators. An input valve is provided for each fluid pump in instances that require high pressure delivery of a fluid substance via the fluid pumps. In such instances, the input valves and the diaphragm valves are commonly controlled via high pressure solenoid valves, while the select valves are selectively controlled and the outlet valves are commonly controlled via low pressure solenoid valves. An associated apparatus and method are also provided. | 01-16-2014 |
20140069336 | SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF EMBRYONIC CHICK FEATHER COLOR - In one embodiment, a process and method of screening an avian embryo feather color (pre-hatching) and determining the sex of the avian embryo, based at least in part, on the feather color or the color of feather precursors is provided. In an alternate embodiment, a process and method of screening chick embryo sex is provided, comprising the steps of: (i) obtaining a chicken egg; (ii) exposing the chicken egg to, or contacting the chicken egg with, electromagnetic radiation emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source; (iii) determining the amount of absorption, diffusion, refraction, reflection or a combination of any of the forgoing, of the electromagnetic radiation by the chicken egg by using an imaging system; (iv) comparing the absorption, diffusion, refraction, reflection or a combination of any of the forgoing, of the electromagnetic radiation by the chicken egg to a database; and (v) determining the sex of the chick embryo in the chicken egg, at least in part, as a result of the comparing step. | 03-13-2014 |
20140202390 | Bedding For Bird Coops - Disclosed are synthetic structured mattresses for bird coop bedding. There is a slab/nesting pad made of a porous plastic foam. In one form the foam is suitable to permit liquid to readily drain through it when the slab is washed. An array of tufts are configured to encourage scratching thereof if a bird is placed thereby. In some forms an upper support surface of the slab may be formed with a depression or cutout suitable to position a laid egg at a defined place. The depression may be formed by molding, or by a two layer structure. | 07-24-2014 |
20140261189 | AUTOMATED MONITORING OF COMPLIANCE IN AN EGG FARM BASED ON EGG COUNTS - Techniques for automatically monitoring and analyzing compliance of an egg farm based, at least in part, on egg count data. Sensors are configured to collect various data, including egg count data, throughout an egg farm. A rules engine correlates the egg count data with other types of data collected from the sensors, and analyzes the data to determine a compliance status of hens and/or eggs. The rules engine may analyze the collected data by estimating a current and/or future status of compliance. The rules engine may compare the estimated and/or predicted compliance status with one or more rules to determine whether action should be taken. Based on the analysis, the rules engine may generate location alerts and/or instructions regarding potential non-compliance. The alerts and/or instructions may be provided to one or more reporting devices. | 09-18-2014 |
20150075433 | METHOD FOR THE TREATING OF PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS TO BE HATCHED WITH A CONDITIONED GAS STREAM, AND CLIMATE CHAMBER FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A climate chamber for the treating of products with a conditioned gas stream includes a substantially closed compartment having two opposing lateral walls provided with one or more passages; a substantially closed channel which extends around the outside of the compartment and connects one of said lateral walls to the other of said lateral walls in order to form together with the compartment a substantially closed circuit; and a gas displacement device received in the substantially closed channel for circulating the conditioned gas stream through the circuit. The gas displacement device is provided with a reversing system configured for reversing repeatedly, in each case once a reversing time interval has elapsed, the direction in which the conditioned gas stream is circulated through the circuit. The gas stream passes through the compartment predominantly from one lateral wall to the other lateral wall. | 03-19-2015 |
20150096497 | PERISTALTIC PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR SELECTIVE IN OVO INJECTION, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an in ovo injection apparatus includes an injection assembly having a plurality of injection devices, each injection device being configured to pierce a respective avian egg. A selectable peristaltic pump assembly is in fluid communication with the injection assembly. The selectable peristaltic pump assembly is configured to selectively supply a treatment substance from a fluid reservoir to the injection devices such that the injection devices are capable of selectively dispensing the treatment substance. An associated method is also provided. | 04-09-2015 |
20150136030 | Selective Embryonic Structure Targeting and Substance Delivery Device - The present disclosure relates to a device for delivering substances to specific embryonic structures, including heart and blood vessels, within a developing avian egg. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the device to produce enhanced avian embryos. Methods include administering to chicken embryos various substances, including vaccines, nutrients, and stem cells. Chickens resulting from enhanced avian embryos have advantages, including greater growth potential and resistance to pathogen infection/infestation. | 05-21-2015 |
20150327520 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING OF EGGS, SUCH AS VACCINATION OR A VACUUM SUCTION OR GRABBER BASED PICK UP - The invention relates to a device, assembled to subject at least one egg, said egg normally having a longitudinal direction between a blunt end and a pointed end, to a processing in a predetermined orientation of the longitudinal direction of the egg, such as injection or vaccination, candling or vacuum or grabber based pick-up, wherein the device comprises: a processing station arranged to subject the egg to the processing; a holder arranged to hold the egg in said predetermined orientation for the processing station to subject the egg to the processing, wherein the holder comprises: a support, arranged to engage one of said two ends of the egg; and a cylindrical accommodation comprising at least two arms extending from the support in use in the longitudinal direction of the egg to engage the egg at a distance from the support, characterised in that the arms are flexible and curved in correspondence with the circumferential shape of the egg and in use yield to align the egg when the arms move over the egg to be engaged by the support. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327521 | Method and Device for Conditional in ovo Injection - The present invention provides in ovo injection devices, including a novel vaccine/substance conservation valve (VCV), a needle depth adjuster (NDA), and methods for selectively delivering vaccines and other substances to eggs in the context of poultry hatcheries. The valve of the present invention allows for the conditional dispensing of vaccines and other substances dependent upon the presence or absence of an egg. When an egg is present, the valve becomes activated, allowing vaccines or other substances to be injected. When an egg is absent, the valve is not activated, thus vaccines and other valuable substances are conserved. The NDA allows embryonated eggs to be more safely injected by reducing the depth of needle penetration, particularly in smaller eggs. | 11-19-2015 |
20160007575 | SANITIZATION SYSTEM FOR AN EGG PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | 01-14-2016 |
20160050892 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A fluid delivery system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such a fluid delivery system includes a plurality of fluid pumps each having a select valve, a diaphragm valve, and an outlet valve. The select valves are individually controllable such that each select valve is selectively operated via a pneumatic actuator. The diaphragm valves and the outlet valves are commonly operated via respective pneumatic actuators. An input valve is provided for each fluid pump in instances that require high pressure delivery of a fluid substance via the fluid pumps. In such instances, the input valves and the diaphragm valves are commonly controlled via high pressure solenoid valves, while the select valves are selectively controlled and the outlet valves are commonly controlled via low pressure solenoid valves. An associated apparatus and method are also provided. | 02-25-2016 |
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