Patent ID: 8393294
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A23K

Abstract:
1. A remote management system, comprising: a liquid applicator machine for applying a liquid carrier having live bacteria suspended therein, which are in a dormant state, to an animal feed; said applicator machine comprising: an electronic scale associated with said container whereby said scale determines the physical weight of the product remaining in said container; said scale being operatively connected to said control means so that data relating to the weight of said liquid product remaining in said container is transmitted to said control means with said control means configured to compare the pulse feedback from said motor to the weight of the liquid product remaining in said container to enable said control means to determine if the application rate per pulse is correct and if the application rate per pulse is not correct, to automatically correct calibration which in turn changes the amount of liquid product delivered by each motor pulse; said control means configured to periodically determine the weight of unused product in said container; and a computer remote from said machine and which is in communication with said control means to allow an off-site operator to ascertain the functioning of the machine and to permit the off-site operator to program the operation of said control means.