Patent Number: 6019005
Docket Number: 8596
Serial Number: 8915687
Date Patented: 02/01/2000
Automated Tool for Grading Postharvest Agricultural Commodities
Technology Description:
The invention is an apparatus for sampling agricultural commodities such as any legume, grain, vegetable, fruit, nut, etc. for grading and valuation purposes. The apparatus uses a programmable logic controller, sensors, and logic software to operate a sampling and collection system. The sampling apparatus includes a sampling tube which obtains the required samples from a trailer-like vehicle to a sampling bin and then to a collection chute. The invention automatically obtains a representative sample of the agricultural commodity contained within the trailer and allows for accurate grading and valuation.
Reference:
Please refer to Patent Number 6,019,005, "Automation Apparatus for the Farmer Stock Peanut Pneumatic Sampler," which issued February 1, 2000.
Inventor:
Harry T. Sheppard
Peanut Research
Dawson, GA 31742
(229) 995-7246 / Fax: (229) 995-7416