Particle apportioning apparatus

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An apparatus for apportioning Powdered material into each of a series of containers is disclosed which includes a powdered material hopper having a dispensing opening and a rotatable filling head contiguous to the dispensing opening. The rotatable filling head includes a plurality of radially situated chambers each having an open outer end for displacement between the material hopper and the series of containers. A conventional pneumatic means is provided for assisting the filling and emptying of the chambers during the apportioning Process. Within each chamber the volume of Powdered, material received is defined by a Piston having a porous head. The Piston engages a Piston support which …