Broadcast spreader with a directional control assembly

Details Broadcast spreader with a directional control assembly Broadcast spreader with a directional control assembly

2008-09-12

2011-12-13

Tran, Len (Department: 3752)

Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing

Container for non-fluid material, and scattering means

Scattering by direct manual movement

C239S665000, C239S668000, C239S687000

Reexamination Certificate

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08074904

ABSTRACT:
A broadcast spreader includes a directional control assembly that defines a pathway for granular material from a hopper through a discharge port and onto a rotating fan. The directional control assembly includes a first plate that is secured to and adapted for slidable movement with respect to the hopper. The first plate defines an opening therethrough that is substantially in registry with but smaller than the discharge port, thus serving to define a pathway for the granular material from the hopper through the discharge port and onto the fan. The directional control assembly further includes a second plate secured to and adapted for slidable movement with respect to the hopper and the first plate. Movement of the second plate relative to the first plate selectively opens or closes the pathway for the granular material from the hopper through the discharge port and onto the fan.

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