Patent ID: 9056725
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A slat defining at least one cavity sized to receive a product from a hopper, the slat being formed from a static-resistant material that minimizes the build-up of static associated with a product conveying system when carrying the product from the hopper to a dispensing area; wherein the static-resistant material comprises a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material; wherein the static-resistant, FDA-approved HDPE material is ULTRA ETHYLUX; wherein the static-resistant, FDA-approved HDPE material is configured to be machined while maintaining a relatively smooth external surface finish on the slat; and wherein the static-resistant, FDA-approved HDPE material comprises: a specific gravity of 0.95; a tensile strength of about 3800 psi; a flexural strength of about 5500 psi; a flexural modulus of about 135,000 psi; a melt temperature of about 375° F.; and a mold temperature of about 100° F.