Agitating – Having specified feed means – Responsive to condition sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2010-05-11
2011-12-20
Soohoo, Tony G (Department: 1774)
Agitating
Having specified feed means
Responsive to condition sensor
C141S001000, C141S083000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079750
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for administering micro-ingredient feed additives or supplements to feed rations. The amount of each particular micro-ingredient to be delivered to a feed ration may be determined by a bulk density measurement. Alternatively, bulk density measurement may be used in combination with existing weight measurement and volumetric metering methods for multiple micro-ingredients. Delivery by bulk density requires determination of a bulk density value along with use of a dispensing device that dispenses a calculated amount of the micro-ingredient ration. The dispensing calculation may be achieved by analysis of delivery time, pulse count, or some other quantitative measure such as magnitude. Use of bulk density as a measurement technique eliminates the requirement for use of scales in the micro-ingredient delivery system.
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Freeman Steven R.
Hoff Charles H.
Animal Health International, Inc.
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
Soohoo Tony G
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