Apparatus and methods for assisting in controlling the discharge of material onto a conveyor from a dispenser

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9038865
APP PUB NO 20140042191A1
SERIAL NO

13568468

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In some embodiments, apparatus useful for assisting in controlling the discharge of material onto a conveyor from a material dispenser includes a carrier, first and second side restrictors extending downwardly from the carrier and at least one wiper extending downwardly from the carrier and transverse to the side restrictors. The side restrictors are configured to assist in preventing at least some material from overflowing off the sides of the conveyor, while the wiper is configured to level the top of at least some of the material dispensed on the conveyor.

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BJ ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC (FORMERLY TES ASSET ACQUISITION LLC)700 LOUISIANA STREET SUITE 2700 HOUSTON TX 77002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hughes, Ronnie Montgomery, US 4 160
Naizer, Brent Tomball, US 6 139

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