Measuring and testing – Sampler – sample handling – etc. – Capture device
Patent
1986-08-08
1989-05-09
Noland, Tom
Measuring and testing
Sampler, sample handling, etc.
Capture device
408208, G01N 108
Patent
active
048277762
ABSTRACT:
A device for obtaining a sample from a volume of hay. The device is provided with a hollow tube member having an intake end and a discharge end. The interior diameter of the hollow tube is at a minimum at the intake end. The intake end is also provided with a resharpenable and serrated cutting edge positioned about the perimeter of the intake end of the hollow tube. A spiral ridge is provided on the exterior of the hollow tube member in proximity to the intake end. In use, the intake end of the hollow tube is inserted into a volume of hay, such as a bale, roll, or stack, and the hollow tube is rotated. The spiral threads engage the volume of hay and the user of the device may selectively rotate the hollow tube such that it is drawn into the hay or withdrawn from the hay. The hay cores which are gathered into the hollow tube are collected in a collection container attached to the hollow tube member. The hollow tube member may be rotated by means of a hand brace operated by the user or by means of a power rotation implement.
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"Good Sample Impossible Without Probe," Dairy, p. 12 (Nov. 1985).
Advertisment, "New Hay Sampling Tool Makes Sampling Easier, E-Z Prob," Holstein World, p. 73 (Feb. 10, 1986).
Catalog Listing and Instruction Sheets, "Penn State Forage Sampler" (date unknown), but by Nov. 1986; 3 pages, Scientific Systems Inc., State College, PA.
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Bushnell Jim L.
Gale Jody A.
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