Dispensing – With discharge assistant – Container with follower
Patent
1996-07-31
1999-05-04
Kashnikow, Andres
Dispensing
With discharge assistant
Container with follower
222399, 222644, 222650, 222642, 222 61, B67D 542, B67D 508, G04C 2300
Patent
active
058993673
ABSTRACT:
An autonomously operated automated food dispenser provides sustenance to one or more animals at prescribed intervals. The dispenser is portable and suitable for use for animals in space vehicle life support systems. A micro-controller controls operation of the outlet valve of a food reservoir that contains a food paste maintained under pressure by a pressurized gas source. Predetermined volume of food paste are extruded through the outlet upon the micro-controller's command. The food cannister is characterized by a novel two part assembly and houses a rolling diaphragm. Pressurized gas is applied to the bottom of the diaphragm, allowing the diaphragm to roll against the food paste, when the outlet valve is opened.
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Adkisson Robert Wesley
Sherry George John
Strength Vernon Edward
Kashnikow Andres
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
Quinalty Keats
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