Live bacteria liquid product applicator

a technology of liquid product and bacteria, which is applied in the direction of biochemical apparatus and processes, specific use of bioreactors/fermenters, and after-treatment of biomass, etc., can solve the problem of not intended summary

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-28
WATSON JAMES B
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The solution ensures live bacteria remain dormant until applied, maintaining product stability, achieving uniform coverage with small droplet sizes, reducing cleaning needs, and allowing for precise application rates, thereby enhancing the product's shelf life and application efficiency.

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[0021]Embodiments are described more fully below with reference to the accompanying figures, which form a part hereof and show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. These embodiments are disclosed in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. However, embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense in that the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.

[0022]Referring to FIG. 1, the numeral 10 refers generally to the applicator apparatus of this invention. The numeral 12 refers generally to a power supply which may be 9V, 12V, 24V or 115V. Power supply 12 is electrically connected to a control panel 13 which is electrically connected to a pump 14 which is preferably a peristaltic pump having an inlet side 16 and a discharge side ...

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Abstract

An applicator for applying a liquid carrier having live bacteria suspended therein, which are in a dormant state, to a target host comprising a pump having inlet and discharge sides, with the inlet side of the pump being in fluid communication with the liquid carrier. A first fluid conduit extends from the discharge side of the pump to an air induction nozzle which is in communication with a source of air under pressure. A flow control is imposed in the first conduit for adjusting the amount of liquid carrier passing therethrough. The pump and the air supply for the air induction nozzle are operatively connected to a power supply. The pump, when activated, causes the liquid carrier to be pumped to the air induction nozzle wherein the liquid carrier is mixed with air to create small droplets thereof for spraying onto the target host.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This is a divisional application of Petitioner's earlier application Ser. No. 10 / 858,762, filed Jun. 2, 2004, entitled LIVE BACTERIA LIQUID PRODUCT APPLICATOR.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a live bacteria liquid product applicator and more particularly to an applicator for applying a live bacteria product to a target host wherein live bacteria, that are in a dormant state, are suspended in a clear liquid fluid carrier.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Live bacteria formulations are frequently applied to forage products or feed to enhance the forage product or feed. The prior art products fall generally into two categories which are either a dry soluble powder form or a dry granular non-soluble form. The dry granular products are directly applied to the forage through a metering device such as a Gandy box, usually at a rate of 4 to 16 ounces per ton of forage treated. Th...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): C12M1/00
CPCA23K1/14A23K1/009A23K10/18A23K10/30
InventorWATSON, JAMES B.
OwnerWATSON JAMES B