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Material dispenser having a positive shutoff mechanism

US7316335B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateJan 8, 2004
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F2101/36
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A replaceable auger assembly includes a body having at least one material inlet defined therein and an auger disposed within the body. The auger includes a helical portion disposed about a shaft portion and a positive shutoff mechanism. The positive shutoff mechanism is configured to selectively close the material inlet.

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