Fluid-based article distribution and sorting system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9359151
APP PUB NO 20150016898A1
SERIAL NO

14340874

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A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.

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LAMB WESTON INC599 S RIVERSHORE LANE EAGLE ID 83616

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hockett, William Thomas Kennewick, US 4 44
Huff, Ronald R Kennewick, US 3 39
Hufford, Dave Walla Walla, US 2 28
Kirkbride, Charles Denio Richland, US 4 39
Lambier, Greg Robert Kennewick, US 4 39
Metcalf, Michael Christopher Kennewick, US 3 31
Webb, Frederick D Hermiston, US 6 52

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