Dispenser for firearm ammunition powder
US11118884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B33/0292
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispenser for dispensing powder for firearm ammunition and associated methods. The dispenser can include a hopper, a conveyor, a scale, a dispenser controller, and a tangible storage medium storing instructions executable by the dispenser controller. The dispenser controller can execute a powder calibration sequence and/or a dispensing sequence. In the powder calibration sequence and/or the dispensing sequence, the dispenser controller desirably learns the dispense rate of the powder and uses the dispense rate to optimize dispensing of the powder and increase precision in dispensing a target mass of powder. The conveyor can comprise a conveyor tube having a conveyor tube axis oriented to extend at an upward angle with respect to horizontal.
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