Patent ID: 6904737
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: B65B,B65G

Abstract:
1. A dispensing apparatus, comprising: a hopper having an outlet at its lower end thereof; a first auger comprising a first hollow shaft having auger flights along at least part of the exterior of the shaft positioned within the hopper so as to feed at regular intervals at a first desired rate, in use, a first component within the hopper to the outlet when rotated; a first drive means for rotating the first hollow shaft; a dispenser for supplying under the influence of gravity at a second desired rate a second component through the hollow shaft to the outlet, and; a packaging device at the outlet for packaging the first and second components in a package wherein the packaging device comprises a mechanism for forming a flexible film pouch around the outlet and sealing mechanism for sealing the pouch closed after a desired amount of the first and second components has been delivered to the pouch.