Feed-level controlled dispenser
US8863690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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