Minibulk, dry animal feed delivery system
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Dec 27, 2001
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Jun 21, 2001
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Jun 26, 2000
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Minibulk quantities, e.g., 500-6000 pounds, of dry, free-flowing feed for large animals, e.g., horses, are delivered to small farms and ranches, e.g., less than fifteen horses, located remote from a distribution center for the feed by a method comprising the steps of: A. Filling a container sealable to the environment with a minibulk quantity of dry, free-flowing, manufactured animal feed at a distribution center for the feed, the container equipped with at least one sealable opening through which the feed can be loaded into and unloaded from the container; B. Transporting the filled container to the site remote from the center; C. Positioning the filled container onto a support rack at a location remote from the manufacturing center, the filled container positioned upon the support rack in a manner such that the feed flows under the force of gravity to the at least one sealable opening of the container; D. Recovering a container depleted of feed from the remote site; and E. Returning the container depleted of feed to the manufacturing center for refilling with feed.

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Patent Owner | Address | |
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PURINA MILLS INC | 1401 SOUTH HANLEY RD ST LOUIS MO 63144 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Blackmon, Donald | Lucama, NC | 5 | 10 |
Hardison, Fred L | Statesville, NC | 1 | 3 |
Jackson, Timothy | Heath Springs, SC | 33 | 554 |
Pike, Keith E | Washington, MO | 3 | 18 |
Walker, Candice | Mooresville, NC | 1 | 3 |
Wiltse, Robert | Altha, FL | 1 | 3 |
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