Patent ID: 6209808
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
An apparatus for spreading a material comprising:at least one pair of funnel units, each unit having a first end and an opposed end; andat least one pair of rotating discs comprised of a first disc rotating counter-clockwise positioned adjacent to a second disc rotating clockwise, the first and second discs having a plurality of substantially radially oriented blades attached thereon for dispersing the material in a pre-selected pattern;the first and second discs each rotatably positioned below the second end of one of the at least one pair of funnel units to receive the material passing through the funnel units,wherein the material as it passes through the at least one pair of funnel units is directed to a predetermined impact point on each of the rotating discs by at least one deflecting vane integrally fit and movably attached within the funnel units.