Title: Lever-operated feed dispenser

Abstract: An improved feed dispenser for conveying mixed feed from a discharge opening of a mixing hopper and for directing the flow of feed exiting the dispenser, said dispenser including a trough contoured to an auger; a slideably disposed outlet door between the mixing hopper and the trough; a retractable, hingedly disposed spout for directing the flow of feed during dispensing and for closing the trough at other times to prevent feed loss; and fluidic cylinder operated lever structure for simultaneously sliding the outlet door to open the flow of feed to be engaged by the auger and for lowering the spout for directing the flow of mixed feed from the trough.

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Inventors: Neier, Benjamin Ray (Dodge City, KS, US)

Application Number: 746698
Filing Date: 1976-12-02
Publication_date: 1978-04-25
Assignee: B J Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Dodge City, KS)
Primary Class(es): 222/271 222/533
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US Patent Ref:

2915180	Dec, 1959	MacGillivray	222/533.
3334760	Aug, 1967	Bolinger et al.	222/413.
4036411	Jul, 1977	Westhoff	222/413.

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Primary Examiner: Tollberg, Stanley H.
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Attorney: Cook, Wetzel & Egan, Ltd.