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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2010
James M. Geraets, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Mark D. Stowers, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Mark David Dilts, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Mark Herbert Heupel, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
James M. Geraets, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Mark D. Stowers, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Mark David Dilts, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Mark Herbert Heupel, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
POET Research, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Abstract
A system for conveying biomass is disclosed. The system is configured to convey biomass for collection, transport, or processing. The system comprises a housing comprising an opening configured for the entry of biomass, at least one shoe skid configured to offset the housing in a vertical orientation, an apparatus at least partially within the housing comprising at least one rotating blade assembly, and a conduit configured to discharge biomass from the housing so that biomass entering into the housing can be projected by the apparatus through the conduit for collection or transport. The system may comprise conduit that is extendable and has articulation segments for vertical movement. The system may comprise a housing that comprises a member to dislodge the biomass from a pile to flow into the opening. The system may comprise at least one shoe skid that comprises a large surface area and projects forward of the housing.