Abstract: The present invention provides a device for dispersing a fluid into a body of liquid, comprising a body having an outer surface that comprises a top surface and configured to be disposed within a container for holding a liquid, wherein the body defines a plurality of fluidly-connected and embedded channels, each fluidly connected to a separate perforation on the top surface, and an opening in the outer surface fluidly connected to at least one of the plurality of fluidly-connected and embedded channels and configured to receive and pass a fluid to the at least one of the plurality of fluidly-connected and embedded channels. A method for utilizing the same is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a beater rod assembly for a harvester comprising a central shaft configured at one end for attachment to a harvester and a plurality of beater rods, each comprising an elongated shaft having a first end attached to the central shaft and extending radially outward from the central shaft, wherein the elongated shaft of at least one of the beater rods comprises a rigid portion extending from the first end of the elongated shaft to an intermediate location along the elongated shaft and a flexible portion extending from the intermediate location to a second end of said elongated shaft.

Abstract: A bung comprises a deformable member with a generally cylindrical middle portion generally coinciding with the bunghole when inserted, and upper and lower frusto-conical ends which increase in diameter as each end extends from the middle portion. The middle portion is preferably of a size less than the hole to facilitate insertion of bung into and removal from the bunghole. Where the hole is tapered, the middle portion is similarly tapered. The spool-like shape of the stopper helps to prevent unintentional disengagement of the bung from the hole and to prevent overinsertion of the bung into the hole. The bung may further comprise one or more pull tabs to facilitate removal. The bung may define a bore to allow gas pressure to escape from the container, thus acting as a stopper. A rigid annular insert at the opening of the throughbore prevents deformation of the circular shape of the opening.