Patent ID: 6170976
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B65D,B65G

Abstract:
In combination, a hopper and an aeration device, the aeration device having an inner part and an outer part, the hopper having a wall with aperture therein, the inner part of the aeration device including a resilient spring mounting clip, said resilient spring mounting clip having a spring tension to allow an end of the clip to deflect and pass through said aperture and providing for the fixed securement of only the inner part of the aeration device through the aperture of the hopper wall and temporarily holding said inner part to the hopper wall proximate its aperture and interiorly of the hopper, the outer part of the aeration device attaching to the inner part of said aeration device, said outer part of the aeration device having an air distributor provided therein, the inner part of the aeration device including an aeration gasket, whereby upon delivery of pressurized air through the air distributor and to the aeration gasket providing for a fluidized flow of granular material contained within the said hopper.