Patent ID: 7137579
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: A01C,A01M

Abstract:
1. A distribution assembly structured to distribute a forced flow of particulate material to a substantially predetermined area of reduced size, said distribution assembly comprising: a) an applicator having a hollow interior and an inlet and a discharge opening communicating with said hollow interior, b) a material flow path at least partially defined by said hollow interior and extending between said inlet and said discharge opening, c) a vent assembly disposed on said applicator in interconnecting, fluid communication between said material flow path and an exterior of said applicator, d) a diffuser assembly structured to regulate the passage of particulate material along said material flow path and at least partially disposed within said hollow interior of said applicator in interruptive relation to particulate material passing along said material flow path, e) said diffuser assembly comprising a plurality of fingers extending from an outer periphery of said material flow path inwardly into said hollow interior, f) at least some of said plurality of fingers being longitudinally spaced from one another along a length of said material flow path in a non-aligned relation, and g) said applicator disposed in receiving relation to the forced flow of particulate material and structured to regulate passage of the particulate material along said material flow path and outwardly therefrom through said discharge opening.