Patent ID: 8096265
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A feeder for the delivery of powdery feeds, comprising: (a) a hopper, said hopper comprising a funnel portion comprising a plurality of distinct sides separated by creases, the plurality of distinct sides comprising a pair of diametrically opposed, rectangular side portions; a pair of diametrically opposed, rectangular end portions each lying perpendicular to each of the side portions, and four triangular corner portions, each of the corner portions connecting one of the side portions and one of the end portions, and being positioned diagonally opposed to another of the corner portions; and a rectangular funnel spout; and (b) at least one vibrator in communication with said hopper whereby activation of said vibrator serves to vibrate said funnel portion wherein the feeder is operable to deliver a powdery feed from said hopper through said funnel spout.