Granular material dispensing apparatus
US5944233A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F13/001
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a novel granular material metering and dispensing system. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel adjustable-rate apparatus for metering and dispensing granular chemicals, seeds and fertilizers. A metering dispenser for granular materials comprising: (a) a metering assembly for affixing to a resevoir of granular materials; and (b) at least one roller comprised of two opposed, truncated cones rotationally mounted on a metering shaft in the metering assembly.
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