Milking apparatus and method

Details Milking apparatus and method Milking apparatus and method

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Michener, Joshua J (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Milkers

Methods of milking

C119S014470, C119S014490

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001928

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to apparatus for milking animals such as cows, components of the apparatus and methods of milking animals employing the apparatus. The apparatus comprises at least two resilient membranes having a space therebetween into which the teat of the animal may be inserted. The membranes are held by a support structure under tension in a direction transverse to the direction of insertion of the teat, to protect the teat from excessive force when the membranes fall onto the teat.

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