Patent ID: 6148863
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A01C,A01M,Y10T

Abstract:
A hopper structure for containing a fluid or product comprising:a first molded container having an outer end wall, an opposite inner end including two spaced apart concave portions separated by a key portion defining a predetermined distance between said spaced apart concave portions, and side walls connecting the outer end wall and the opposite inner end;a second molded container having an end wall, an opposite inner end including two spaced apart convex portions separated by a predetermined distance, the convex portions being complementary with the concave portions of the first molded container, and side walls connecting the outer end wall and the opposite inner end of said second molded container; anda ladder disposed within said first container between said two spaced apart concave portions to provide support to said key portion between said spaced apart concave portions, said ladder including vertical members and horizontal members, at least one of said vertical members serving as a conduit for carrying a fluid into said first container.