Apparatus for dispensing solid articles and methods for using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9656794
APP PUB NO 20140151392A1
SERIAL NO

14176511

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An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly includes a manifold and a door assembly. The manifold has a plenum and an inlet port in fluid communication with the plenum. The door assembly includes a door panel and a shield. The door panel is selectively moveable between a closed position, wherein the door panel restricts airflow through the inlet port, and an open position, wherein the door panel permits airflow through the inlet port. The shield defines a pocket to receive the door panel in the open position and thereby reduce or restrict flow of air behind the door panel.

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PARATA SYSTEMS LLCDURHAM NC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hinzman, Deborah Mary Raleigh, US 1 2
Smith, Bradley Kenneth Cary, US 12 148
Young, Demetris P Durham, US 25 368

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