Patent ID: 9371621
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: E01C,E01H

Claim Text:
1. A method for a spreader assembly comprising the steps of: (A) forming an insert hopper into a one piece plastic component in a rotational molding operation; (B) providing the insert hopper with: an inner surface defining a receptacle; an outer surface; a first chamber formed between the inner surface and the outer surface; a first aperture formed on the outer surface that communicates with the receptacle; and, a second aperture formed on the outer surface that communicates with the first chamber; (C) providing a first mechanism that is supported to the hopper; (D) providing a second mechanism that is supported to the hopper; (E) providing a chute assembly supported to the hopper, wherein the first and second apertures extend to an intake of the chute assembly; (F) wherein the spreader assembly is operable to perform the following steps: