Abstract

Injection apparatus and methods of positioning an injection needle in an injection apparatus are described herein. The injection apparatus may include one or more axes of rotation. The injection apparatus may include an injection unit attached to a support assembly that moves between a rearward position and a forward position, with the injection unit attached to the support such that it rotates relative to the support assembly about an injection unit axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 1/02 - Trocars or cannulas for teatsVaccination appliances

Abstract

Bird carriers and methods of restraining birds are disclosed. Each bird carrier may include a torso support, one or more leg clamps, and a head support. The head support may further include a beak receiving passage such that at least a portion of the birds' beaks are exposed. The bird carriers may restrain one or both legs and heads of the birds while supporting their torsos. Restraining the legs and the heads of the birds while supporting their torsos may produce a calming effect such that the birds exhibit significantly reduced struggling in an attempt to free themselves from the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 3/00 - Appliances for supporting or fettering animals for operative purposes
• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use
• A01K 1/06 - Devices for fastening animals, e.g. halters, toggles, neck-bars or chain fastenings

Abstract

Fourth toe processing apparatus and methods for the processing the fourth toes of a bird are disclosed. The fourth toe processing apparatus includes a shield, a non-contact energy source emitting energy towards the shield, a shank restraint structure receiving a shank of a bird located proximate the second side of the shield, and a fourth toe aperture extending through the first side and the second side of the shield. Energy emitted towards the shield by the energy source passes through the fourth toe aperture so that a fourth toe of a bird having its shank positioned in the fourth toe aperture is exposed to the energy.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 37/00 - Constraining birds, e.g. wing clamps
• A22C 18/00 - Plants, factories, or the like for processing meat
• A22C 25/00 - Processing fish
• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use
• A61D 3/00 - Appliances for supporting or fettering animals for operative purposes

Abstract

Bird carriers and methods of restraining birds are disclosed. Each bird carrier may include a torso support, one or more leg clamps, and a head support. The head support may further include a beak receiving passage such that at least a portion of the birds' beaks are exposed. The bird carriers may restrain one or both legs and heads of the birds while supporting their torsos. Restraining the legs and the heads of the birds while supporting their torsos may produce a calming effect such that the birds ex-hibit significantly reduced struggling in an attempt to free themselves from the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use
• A01K 37/00 - Constraining birds, e.g. wing clamps

Abstract

An apparatus for processing the fourth toe of a live bird includes a shield, a non-contact energy source, and a shank restraint structure. The non-contact energy source emits energy towards a first side of the shield. The shank restraint structure has a channel on a second side of the shield and receives a shank of a bird located proximate the second side of the shield. A fourth toe aperture in the channel extends through the shield, such that energy emitted from a non-contact source directed on the aperture towards the first side of the shield by the energy source passes through the fourth toe when present in the fourth toe aperture. A suction opening slot in the channel provides suction to the shank.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use

Abstract

Bird carriers and methods of restraining birds are disclosed. Each bird carrier may include a torso support, one or more leg clamps, and a head support. The head support may further include a beak receiving passage such that at least a portion of the birds' beaks are exposed. The bird carriers may restrain one or both legs and heads of the birds while supporting their torsos. Restraining the legs and the heads of the birds while supporting their torsos may produce a calming effect such that the birds exhibit significantly reduced struggling in an attempt to free themselves from the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use
• A01K 37/00 - Constraining birds, e.g. wing clamps

Abstract

Fourth toe processing apparatus and methods for the processing the fourth toes of a bird are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use

Abstract

Composite structures for producing articles include a core encapsulated in a somewhat rigid material. Both the core and encapsulating material can comprise a temperature resistant material to limit or substantially prevent degradation of the composite material when exposed to relatively high temperatures, such as those typically experienced during autoclave curing processes. The rigid material can be a wear resistance material that forms durable external surfaces. The core is made, in whole or in part, of carbon foam and the encapsulating material can be made, in whole or in part, of carbon fibers in a matrix. The composite structures can form a mandrel assembly for fabricating at least a portion of a fuselage of an aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41F 5/04 - Rotary letterpress machines for printing on webs
• B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
• B28B 21/00 - Methods or machines specially adapted for the production of tubular articles

Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating the beaks of poultry to prevent further growth by non-contact heating while protecting the birds' tongues. The birds' tongues are protected by providing pressure on underside of the lower beak of the bird, proximate the base of the lower beak.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61D 1/00 - Surgical instruments for veterinary use
• A01K 45/00 - Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for delivering a composition to a bird. A selected dosage of the composition may be delivered directly to one or both nostrils of the bird. The deliveries are performed through one or two fluid passages that are preferably in direct fluid communication with the birds' nostrils. Delivery of the composition may limited to only one nostril or both nostrils of each bird. The nostril or nostrils to which the selected dosages are delivered may be isolated from fluid communication with ambient atmosphere during the delivery process. The isolation may be provided by a conformable seal. The beak of the bird may be restrained in a closed position during delivery of the composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 15/04 - Devices for impeding movementDevices for impeding passage through fencing
• A61B 18/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating