Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
047050000 | SAP BUCKETS | 9 |
20150040472 | SAP-COLLECTING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAP-PRODUCING SAPLINGS - Sap-collecting devices, systems and methods for sap-producing saplings are disclosed. The saplings each have at least one stem, which is cut to form a top end at a reasonable height above ground. The sap-collecting system includes a sap-collecting device that fits over the top end and forms a vacuum-tight seal with the stem. The sap-collecting device includes an interior and an access port open to the interior. The access port can be connected to a line system. A vacuum system is operably connected to the line system and forms a vacuum within the sap-collecting device. This serves to draw the sap from the top end of the sapling, through the sap-collecting device, through the line system and to a collecting tank. A plantation growth, management, and sap-collecting system that comprises the sap-collecting system and a stand of saplings is also disclosed. | 02-12-2015 |
047052000 | Spouts | 8 |
20100170152 | Maple spout with interior chamber and maple syrup production system using same - A maple syrup production spout with an interior chamber is disclosed. The spout is designed for use with vacuum-based maple syrup production systems. The interior chamber serves as a reservoir that allows the vacuum to accumulate, thereby facilitating the flow of sap from the tap hole, through the spout and into the dropline. The interior chamber also facilitates reduced liquid-liquid contact between the tubing system and the taphole, which improves the cleanliness of the tap hole and increases sap yield. Methods of using the spout in maple syrup production system are also disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
20110088316 | TUBING, A SYSTEM CONTAINING TUBING FOR AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SAP FROM A TREE - A system for removing sap from a plurality of trees includes a main tube supported at least in part by a plurality of drain tubes without the use of a spinal support. The main tube as supported can negotiate a path between a plurality of trees. The drain tubes are adapted to be supported at the trees. The drain tubes are in fluid communication with the main tube for removing sap through a drain tube into the main tube. | 04-21-2011 |
20110173880 | Maple syrup line system with increased diameter lines and fittings - A line system for a maple syrup production system, where the lateral lines have an inside diameter greater than 5/16″ nominal and less than or equal to ¾″ and the lateral line fitting and mainline fitting have a nominal inside diameter of greater than 0.225″ and less than or equal to 0.70″. Further, the line system has drop lines with an inside diameter greater than 5/16″ nominal and less than or equal to ¾″ and the spout fitting has a nominal inside diameter of greater than 0.225″ and less than or equal to 0.70″. The increased inside diameters of the drop lines, lateral lines, spout fittings, lateral line fittings and mainline fittings dramatically improves the flow of air and sap from the taphole and through the line system. | 07-21-2011 |
20110173881 | Dual-line spout and maple syrup production system using same - A dual-line spout for maple syrup production is disclosed. The spout has a nose section with an input channel, and an interior chamber having first and second flow paths each fluidly connected to the input channel and to respective first and second output channels. The spout is designed for use with vacuum-based maple syrup productions systems that use a dual-line line system. The dry-line portion of the line system fluidly connects to the first output channel and the wet-line portion of the line system fluidly connected to the second output channel. Example spouts have no chambers, a single chamber or two sub-chambers, to facilitate air-liquid separation. Methods of using the spout in a vacuum-based, dual-line maple syrup production system are also disclosed. | 07-21-2011 |
20130139436 | Protective Sleeve for Tubular Conduits Used in Sap Collection. - A protective sleeve for plastic tubing used in the collection of sap. The sleeve provides protection from damage or interference by varmints. | 06-06-2013 |
20130318868 | MAPLE SAP COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sap collection method and system, the system comprising at least a first line of a first diameter, at least a second line of a second diameter, the second diameter being at most equal to the first diameter; and a connection in fluid communication between the second line and the first line for sap collection from the first line to the second line; wherein the connection comprises a material of walls of an opening in a wall of the first line fused with a material of an end of the second line and for a connecting part engaging an end of the second line. | 12-05-2013 |
20150289457 | SAP COLLECTING ARRANGEMENT - The arrangement ( | 10-15-2015 |
20160165816 | TREE SAP COLLECTING DEVICE | 06-16-2016 |