Patent ID: 6092746
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: A01C,A62C

Abstract:
A portable particulate spreader comprising:a container having a closed end, an open end and a storage chamber for holding particulate materials therein;a first strap handle affixed to a side of said container adjacent said closed end;a second strap handle pivotally affixed to same side of said container approximately midway between said closed end and said open end, so that a person can grasp said strap handles with both hands and toss said particulate materials out of said open end;a dispensing means for automatically dispensing said particulate materials out of said open end of said container; andan agitation means for automatically agitating said particulate materials within said container, so as to prevent said particulate materials from sticking together; wherein said agitation means includes;an electric motor,a bracket for mounting said electric motor centrally within said container, anda crankshaft shaped pipe extending from a first end of said electric motor into said particulate materials within said container, so that when said electric motor is turned on said crankshaft shaped pipe will rotate and stir up said particulate materials.