Inventors:
Clay Carter - North Logan UT, US
Janos Lakatos - Mendon UT, US
Lane Nielson - Preston ID, US
Dan Saxton - Providence UT, US
Clay Slade - North Logan UT, US
International Classification:
G01G 13/02, B65G 29/00
Abstract:
This invention relates to a material feeder system and method of use. The present invention relates particularly to a particulate feeder system that includes, among other features, one or more: feeder assemblies for advancing material that incorporate a spool having a channel disposed within its outer circumference for advancing material, the spool having a plurality of circumferentially spaced contours configured so as to not form transverse barriers within the channel; motors configured to connect to the feeder assemblies; and scales for weighing advanced material. The system also includes a computer in communication with the one or more motors and scales, and capable of performing operations to advance a predetermined material weight as well as various related operations. The invention also includes a method using the above.