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Feed-level controlled dispenser

US8863690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 2013
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K39/01
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A feed dispenser includes a housing and a piston assembly. The piston assembly includes a piston disposed within the housing, the piston and the housing configured to translate relative to each other, and a sheath. The sheath extends about the piston and spring and defines a feed volume with the housing. The feed volume configured to receive feed from a housing chamber of the housing in response to the relative translation of the piston and the housing.

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