Patent ID: 9266662
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: B65D,B65G,D01G

Claim Text:
1. A dispenser for even or patterned distribution of an additive into a base material, comprising: a hopper having an impermeable outer wall and a substantially hollow interior for receiving said additive, said hopper having an open bottom with a predetermined diameter; a base having a shape similar to the shape of said open bottom of said hopper and being concentric with said open bottom of said hopper, said hopper having a bottom edge that is rotatably received by said base such that said hopper can securely rotate about a vertical line of axis; a window with predetermined dimensions formed within said base; an elongate, rotating rake positioned and secured within said window, said rake having a plurality of flanges that selectively filter said additive and guide said additive through said window, said plurality of flanges including planar flanges positioned nearest a midpoint of said elongate rake; said plurality of flanges further including curved flanges positioned nearest each end of said elongate rake; said curved flanges being angled to urge said additive toward said planar flanges and to urge said additive downwardly through said window of said base, said planar flanges urging said additive downwardly through said window of said base; a support frame positioned under said base for supporting said base and said hopper; a delivery system positioned at least partially in underlying relation to said window, said delivery system receiving said additive as said additive exits downwardly through said window; and a power source coupled to a motor for powering said motor.