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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2023
Zoetis Services Llc, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Thomas Winje Svinåmo, Utskarpen, NO;
Zoetis Services LLC, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for singulating organisms includes a chute, an output nozzle, and a valve. The chute includes a first chute end that is open to receive a plurality of organisms and a second chute end. The output nozzle is formed in a funnel shape and has a first nozzle end and a second nozzle end. The valve is attached to the second chute end and the first nozzle end. The valve is movable to a range of positions including an open position and a closed position. One organism travels to and blocks the second nozzle end and another organism travels to the second chute end. The organism that is positioned at the output nozzle is discharged from the singulating device upon movement of the valve from the open position to the closed position.