Patent ID: 8556129
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. A powder metering and dispensing assembly for dispensing a powder, said assembly comprising: a container configured for holding the powder, said container having a dispensing aperture; a metering assembly coupled to and positioned in said container for metering and dispensing the powder from said container through said dispensing aperture; a conduit coupled to said container, said conduit having a receiving aperture in environmental communication with said dispensing aperture of said container whereby said conduit is configured to receive the powder dispensed through said dispensing aperture; a dispensing screen coupled to said conduit, said dispensing screen being configured for dispensing the powder from said conduit; an auger positioned in said conduit; a motor operationally coupled to said auger whereby said auger is configured for moving the powder to said dispensing screen; and a dispersal assembly coupled to said conduit, said dispersal assembly comprising