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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2003
Frank G. Oliverio, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Boris E. Makutonin, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Robert B. McCaslin, Fort Thomas, KY (US);
R.A. Jones & Co. Inc., Crescent Springs, KY (US);
Abstract
An adjustable, side discharge side discharge volumetric feeder particularly suitable for handling products of large articulate configurations. Product is rate fed to a plurality of volumetric chambers having a movable bottom for volume adjustment and an open side wall covered and uncovered by a belt for product discharge. Process and alternatives are disclosed. The feeder manages large particulates such as snacks, pet foods, cereals, candy and the like in a volumetric manner, at high speeds up to 1500 pouches per minute in a gentle manner that minimizes product breakage.