Abstract: A scoop includes a rear wall and a pair of spaced apart side walls; a gripping portion disposed on at least one of the rear wall or side walls; a floor portion connected to the rear wall and the pair of spaced apart side walls, the floor portion having a front edge portion; and a recessed portion formed in the floor portion adjacent to at least one of the spaced apart side walls and dipping below a level of the floor portion, the recessed portion being configured to guide a material contained in the scoop toward the front edge portion of the scoop while dispensing the material from the scoop.

Abstract: A container has a body with an opening for holding a fluid such as water. A plurality of substantially parallel fins extend from an opening toward an opposite end of the container defining parallel channels. When a fluid is dispersed from the opening of the container, the fluid is dispersed evenly across the opening in a coaxial direction to the fins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable scattering apparatus (1) for storing and dispensing granular material, especially pourable bulk material on a surface, e.g. of grainy fertilizer on a lawn surface, or scattering material on slick roads or paths. The scattering apparatus (1) contains a closable container (3) and a handle part (2) connected to the container (3) for dispensing the granular material. The handle part (2) comprises a lock chamber (4) in the connecting region of the container (3) for controlling the flow rate, and it is shaped into a distributor (5) at the front end. A valve (25) is arranged in the lock chamber (4), which valve can be actuated via a lever (11), which is pivotably held on the outside on the handle part (2). The lever (11) is connected via a valve stem (28) with the valve disk (26) of the valve (25).

Abstract: A divot repair cart for filling divot holes with a repair mixture. The cart has a self-supporting wheeled frame, a push handle for use at a standing height, a repair mix reservoir at a first height above the ground, and a rear-facing dispensing spout having a divot alignment position adjacent the ground in which the spout is visible from the push handle for aligning it with a divot hole. Repair mix is dispensed by tilting the cart. The spout may be movable relative to the cart, and further operable with a remote control such as a cable, to move the spout from the divot alignment position to a raised transport position.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A control plug is provided within the metering cup to adjust the controlled volume to be received within the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser. The control plug is removable from the cup to vary the charge of material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A novel groundcover seed mixture and method of application comprising mixing visual powdered indicator with small groundcover plant seeds thus allowing a more even and visible application of the groundcover plant seeds over the desired ground surface area.

Abstract: A method is provided for dispensing a controlled quantity of a granular material. The method employs a dispenser including a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. The dispenser is first positioned in a loading orientation for the outflow of material from the reservoir through a nozzle to a metering cup. A baffle positioned proximate the opening of the metering cup stabilizes the controlled volume directed into the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted. Then, the volume of material is directed from the cup through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser, through which the material is spread.

Abstract: A broadcast spreader includes a directional control assembly that defines a pathway for granular material from a hopper through a discharge port and onto a rotating fan. The directional control assembly includes a first plate that is secured to and adapted for slidable movement with respect to the hopper. The first plate defines an opening therethrough that is substantially in registry with but smaller than the discharge port, thus serving to define a pathway for the granular material from the hopper through the discharge port and onto the fan. The directional control assembly further includes a second plate secured to and adapted for slidable movement with respect to the hopper and the first plate. Movement of the second plate relative to the first plate selectively opens or closes the pathway for the granular material from the hopper through the discharge port and onto the fan.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A control plug is provided within the metering cup to adjust the controlled volume to be received within the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser. The control plug is removable from the cup to vary the charge of material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A baffle is provided within the metering cup to stabilize the controlled volume directed into the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passageway and out of an opening adjacent a diffuser.

Abstract: A manually operable spreader for particulate material has a container body, a generally U-shaped chute and a cap sealing a discharge aperture. The body has a hand grip and the chute has one end pivotably mounted on the body. The sidewalls of the chute seat in recesses in the sidewalls of the body. When the chute is in its operative position, the contents flow onto the chute and then onto the ground.

Abstract: Granule distributing apparatus comprises a container (1) having a discharge opening (3) for a product to be distributed and a duct member (6) connected to the discharge opening provides a distribution chamber (64) for the product. The duct member (6) is foldable between working and storage positions. In the working position it projects away from the container (1) and allows products to pass through the discharge opening (3) and along the distribution channel (64). In its storage position the duct member (6) obturates the discharge opening (3) and extends over the top of the container. A locking member (5) is preferably provided which is manipulatable to locate the duct member (6) in the working position and also serves to close an entry end of the distribution channel (64) when the duct member is in the storage position.

Abstract: The Condiment Sprinkler is a spoon- or spatula-shaped device which provides a way for dry salt-type condiments to be evenly and effectively sprinkled onto food (in contrast to the “shaker” method). The Condiment Sprinkler comprises a generally convex bowl or open-ended shovel-shaped spoon and a handle, the shallow bowl (which may be round, ovate, or elongated) being somewhat flattened on the bottom and having raised ribs therein. The raised ribs may form a cross design. The raised ribs—whether they be in a cross design or some other appropriate design, such as ribs or bumps—serve to interfere with or dampen the centripetal and/or centrifugal forces generated when the sprinkler is waved, thereby impeding dumping or clumping of the salt-type condiment on the food. With use of the Condiment Sprinkler, the user can gain precise control over the salt-type material he/she is applying.

Abstract: The dispensing package of the present invention provides a package that can be loaded with a flowable particulate material and sealed to provide a package for storage, shipment, and distribution of the of the particulate material. The dispensing package has a series of internal seals that are spaced apart from each other to define distribution flow channels through which the particulate material can be controllably dispensed from within the package. The dispensing package can be reclosed and resealed by the consumer after opening to allow for storage of the remaining particulate material until needed. A dispensing package can be used to dispense and distribute a wide variety of materials. For example, it is particularly useful for dispensing particulate materials having a relatively small average cross section such as pellets, grains, powders, seeds, plant nutrient, insect dust, and chalk.

Abstract: A bucket assembly for use in storing salt includes an outer canister, an inner pail, and a scoop. The outer canister defines an opening and an interior. The inner pail is removably disposed within the interior of the outer canister. The scoop is carried by one of the outer canister and inner pail. The scoop includes a handle and a main body defining a storage compartment.

Abstract: A sprinkling appliance (1) comprising a reservoir (2), a metering means (3) and a preferably compressed-air actuated conveying and dispensing (5), respectively, for dispensing the sprinkling material, wherein the metering means (3) for metering sprinkling material has at least one conveyer or closure surface (19), respectively, capable of being rotated about an axis of rotation (4?).

Abstract: A dual mode spreader for broadcast spreading and drop spreading material comprising a hopper to hold a supply of spreadable material, first and second discharge openings located within the hopper for which spreadable material can flow therethrough, an impeller mounted in a position below the hopper for rotational movement about an upright axis, wherein the first discharge opening leads to impeller to enable the spreadable material in the hopper to exit therefrom onto the impeller to be distributed in a path outwardly therefrom onto the surface to be treated; and a diffuser defining an inlet opening and an outlet opening, wherein the second discharge opening is in communication with the inlet opening to enable the spreadable material in the hopper to enter the diffuser and exit therefrom through the outlet opening to be distributed in a path downwardly therefrom onto the surface to be treated.

Abstract: A portable particulate spreader comprising a container having a closed end, an open end and a storage chamber for holding particulate matter therein is disclosed. A first handle is attached to a side of the container proximate the closed end. A second handle is attached, preferably pivotally, to the same side, approximately midway between the closed end and the open end, allowing a person to conveniently grasp the spreader in either a vertical position for carrying or a horizontal position for use. An impeller at the open end disperses the particulate outwardly and downwardly from the spreader.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a granular spreader device that includes a tear-shaped container having a lower rotary outlet The granular material feeds downwardly by gravity into a flexibly tube through a rotary fitting. From there the granular material feeds into a hand held rigid tube and from there into a distributor head similar to a shower head. At the juncture between the flexible tube and the rigid tube there is a manually operated shutoff valve. The container has shoulder straps for carrying the container on the back of a person or a separate carrier has the container separately attached to the same. A simple agitator operates a wire system inside the container to disintegrate any clumps that may formed within the granular material inside the container because of moisture.

Abstract: A portable particulate spreader comprising a container having a closed end, an open end and a storage chamber for holding particulate materials therein. A first strap handle is affixed to a side of the container adjacent the closed end. A second strap handle is pivotally affixed to same side of the container approximately midway between closed end and open end, so that a person can grasp the strap handles with both hands and toss particulate materials out of open end. The container further includes an agitation assembly for automatically agitating particulate materials within the container, so as to prevent particulate materials from sticking together. A dispensing assembly is for automatically dispensing particulate materials out of open end of the container.

Abstract: The dispenser dispenses and spreads measured quantities of granular materials over a relatively wide area. A plurality of individual measurement chambers are distributed throughout a disc or rectilinear panel which is moved relative to other discs or panels with similarly shaped and spaced holes to first cover the inlet to the chambers to prevent unwanted leakage of material from the interior of the container, and to then open the outlet to each of the chambers to dispense material. A deflector is positioned below the dispenser outlets to spread the dispersed materials over an even wider area. The dispenser is used advantageously to spread seasonings and other food materials onto spread-out food items such as french fries and popcorn, large kettles and vats, etc.

Abstract: A twist apply granular spreader comprising a tapered hollow body having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a wall surface integral with the top and bottom ends for containing and dispersing granular dispersal substances through a multiplicity of apertures in the wall surface. A handle extends from the top end of the spreader body for supporting the body from above during use. A cover lid having a lip rim is detachably coupled to the top end of the spreader body for retaining granular dispersal substances. A channel encompasses the exterior circumference of the top end of the body and accepts the lip rim of the cover lid thus securing the cover lid.

Abstract: A hollow, hand-supportable and invertible housing is provided including a closed bottom and upstanding peripheral walls terminating upwardly in a hollow upwardly opening neck. An elongated spreading and dispensing nozzle is provided and the nozzle includes a first hollow and generally cylindrical inlet end removably telescopically engaged with the neck of the housing and an outlet end which is generally rectangular in cross section. Longitudinal walls extend between and connect the inlet and outlet ends of the nozzle and the longitudinal walls gradually flare and taper, respectively, toward the ends and sides of the rectangular outlet neck of the nozzle from the inlet end thereof. The nozzle includes internal laterally spaced transversely projecting partitions and the outlet end of the nozzle is provided with a removable closed-ended channel-shaped cover removably snap-fittingly engaged thereover.

Abstract: A material spreader carried by the operator in one hand and operated by the same hand for oscillatory movement includes a hollow hopper, a spring-like carrying and operating handle attached to the hopper wall, and a material distributor mounted on the hopper exterior wall to receive material inertially ejected from the hopper through a gated aperture.

Abstract: An insecticide duster for plants including an elongated plastic tubing having a loosely woven bag-like member carried adjacent a lower end thereof. The bag-like member is stiff and projects directly outwardly from the end of the tube as a result of being constructed of loosely woven polyester material that is coated with a vinyl material. This enables the duster to be held in a horizontal position when dusting plants. When not in use, the bag is tucked back into the housing and caps inserted thereon.

Abstract: A hand-held and operated seeder apparatus is provided which is capable of carrying and spreading seed and the like to selected lawn areas. This operation is accomplished by securing the lower end of a storage handle to a cup member. When the apparatus is moved up and down, seed in the handle flows from the handle to the cup and the seed is then jostled to and over the top of the cup. The seed falls onto localized areas of ground.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for spreading or scattering granular substances and is provided with a container, a delivery tube connected thereto and a distributor which is secured to the free end of the delivery tube. According to the invention the distributor comprises a flat or substantially flat plate, which on one side is provided with a multiplicity of protrusions distributed over the plate area. The protrusions are preferably cylindrical pins which extend perpendicular to the plate.