Patent ID: 7337992

Claim:
An assembly structured to distribute particulate material, said assembly comprising: a) a blower assembly structured to generate a forced flow of air along a predetermined flow path, b) a manifold assembly including a delivery conduit disposed and structured to channel material from a material supply to said predetermined flow path, c) said predetermined flow path at least partially defined by a discharge conduit connected to said manifold assembly downstream thereof, d) a vent assembly comprising a continuously open vent connected to said manifold assembly and disposed and structured to vent back pressure from said predetermined flow path to an exterior of said manifold assembly, e) said continuously open vent comprising a vent conduit connected to said delivery conduit and disposed in fluid communication with an interior of said delivery conduit and atmosphere on an exterior of said manifold assembly, and f) a valve assembly disposed between said delivery conduit and the material supply and structured to regulate material flow to said manifold assembly through said delivery conduit.