Patent ID: 7080741
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: B07B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for separating worms from their associated castings, said apparatus comprising: a stationary section including a primary chassis and a reservoir connected thereto and supported above a ground surface, said reservoir further including at least one manually-operable valve in fluid communication therewith and selectively movable between open and closed positions for draining agricultural product waste during operating conditions, said stationary section further including a power-operable air compressor secured to said reservoir, said air compressor being provided with a plurality of flexible conduits having opposed end portions connected thereto and selectively positionable within said reservoir respectively so that agricultural products can be adequately aerated during operating conditions; a movable section including a secondary chassis and a cage attached thereto, said cage including a centrally disposed longitudinal shaft provided with a plurality of spaced spokes extending radially outwardly therefrom and along a partial length of said reservoir, said secondary chassis including a hinge and a bracket secured thereto wherein said hinge spans across a width of said primary chassis so that said cage can be pivoted about one end portion of said secondary chassis between raised and lowered positions for receiving and processing the products therein respectively; power means for rotating said movable section along a first radial direction, said power means being operably connected to said secondary chassis; and means for mixing the products disposed within said movable section, said mixing and power means being independently rotatable during operating conditions wherein said mixing means rotates in a second radial direction.