Egg transfer apparatus with converging guides that facilitate even distribution of eggs on a moving conveyor

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PATENT NO 6776278
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10408907

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An egg transfer apparatus is configured to distribute eggs substantially evenly with reduced breakage on a moving conveyor. The egg transfer apparatus includes a conveyor having opposite first and second ends and a plurality of elongated, flexible guides extending between the conveyor first and second ends in adjacent, spaced apart relationship with each other. The guides define a plurality of channels that are configured to evenly distribute eggs placed on the conveyor. The guides are elevated above the conveyor by an amount that decreases in a direction towards the conveyor second end. In addition, the guides converge toward the conveyor second end.

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EMBREX INC1040 SWABIA COURT POST OFFICE BOX 13989 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC 27709

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bryan, Sean M Raleigh, NC 2 24
Gross, Edward W Raleigh, NC 5 59
Strayer, Phillip N Apex, NC 3 46

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