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Proportional feeder for particulate solids

US4281776A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 1979
Grant dateAug 4, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 15, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F23/60
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Proportional feeders for particulate solids such as plastic pellets, powders and the like, with precise control over the ratio of one material to another comprising, in combination, at least one housing having a vertical upper portion of uniform cross section and an inwardly converging lower portion, at least two inlets in the upper portion, an outlet in the lower portion and a vertical, laterally adjustable separator between the inlets in each housing and an adjustable wall member in at least one housing.

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