Chien Q Nguyen

US Patent:

20160338815, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

May 20, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/160614

Inventors:

- Duluth GA, US
Chien Dinh Nguyen - Braselton GA, US

Assignee:

MERIAL INC. - DULUTH GA

International Classification:

A61D 1/02
A61M 11/02
A23L 33/135
A01K 45/00
A01K 39/00

Abstract:

The invention relates to spray applicator devices and methods of use for vaccinating, or administering probiotics to, avian animals.

US Patent:

20150327521, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

May 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/716567

Inventors:

- DULUTH GA, US
Chien Dinh Nguyen - Braselton GA, US
Erich Bevensee - Frisco TX, US

Assignee:

MERIAL, INC. - DULUTH GA

International Classification:

A01K 45/00
A61D 7/00
A61D 1/02
A01K 43/00
A61M 5/46

Abstract:

The present invention provides in ovo injection devices, including a novel vaccine/substance conservation valve (VCV), a needle depth adjuster (NDA), and methods for selectively delivering vaccines and other substances to eggs in the context of poultry hatcheries. The valve of the present invention allows for the conditional dispensing of vaccines and other substances dependent upon the presence or absence of an egg. When an egg is present, the valve becomes activated, allowing vaccines or other substances to be injected. When an egg is absent, the valve is not activated, thus vaccines and other valuable substances are conserved. The NDA allows embryonated eggs to be more safely injected by reducing the depth of needle penetration, particularly in smaller eggs.