Abstract

A marker buoy (1) comprising a support framework (3) comprising a central tubular member (14) and a pair of side plates (19) defining upper and lower cross-members (20) and (21) joined by side members (22). An upper platform (15) is secured to the central tubular member (14) and to the side plates (19) and a lower platform (17) is secured to the central tubular member (14) and to the side plates (19). A pair of hollow flotation elements (5) located between the upper and lower platforms (15,17) are secured to the support framework (3) with the support framework (3) sandwiched between the flotation elements (5). A ballast housing (7) comprising a ballast element (9) of reinforced concrete, which is cast in the ballast housing (7) is keyed and secured to the support framework (3) by keying plates (34) carried on a tubular carrier member (32) extending downwardly from the central tubular member (14) of the support framework (3) and centrally into a hollow interior region (45) of the ballast housing (7) through an open mouth (47) thereof prior to casting of the concrete in the ballast housing (7). An upper structure extends upwardly from the upper platform (15) with a lantern (12) mounted on top thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 22/20 - Ballast means

Abstract

A dispensing hopper (1) for dispensing particulate material comprises a base (3) having a pair of inclined base portions (11) inclining downwardly inwardly towards a dispensing channel (14) of semi-circular transverse cross-section. A dispensing auger (18) located in the dispensing channel (14) urges powder material along the dispensing channel (14) through a dispensing outlet port (15). Agitating discs (30), which are rotatably mounted on the inclined base portions (11), are each provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart gear teeth (36) extending radially from the outer periphery (35) thereof. The gear teeth (36) of the agitating discs (30) engage a flight (21) of the dispensing auger (18) so that as the dispensing auger (18) rotates the agitating discs (30) are rotated. The gear teeth (36) of the agitating discs (30) act on the powder material in the hopper (1) in order to prevent bridging of the powder material over the auger (18). An electrically powered geared motor (23) drives the dispensing auger (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 65/46 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using screw conveyors

Goods & Services

Agricultural, earthmoving, construction, oil and gas extraction and mining equipment; Dispensing machines; Moving and handling equipment. Navigational buoys; Marine navigation apparatus; Data collection apparatus. Laundry trolleys; Human-powered trolleys and carts; Handling carts; Tool trolleys; Tilt trucks; All-terrain vehicles; Electric vehicles. Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic; Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses, and fittings therefor, including valves, non-metallic; Couplings (Non-metallic -) for flexible pipes; Couplings; Elbow joints (Non-metallic -) for flexible pipes; Fittings [non-metallic] for flexible pipes; Fittings, not of metal, for rigid pipes; Non-metallic couplings for pipes; Non-metal pipe couplings and joints; Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -); Pipe fittings [junctions] (non-metallic -) parts of rigid water pipes; Pipe gaskets; Junctions, not of metal, for pipes. Building and construction materials and elements, not of metal; Drain pipes; Drain gullies, not of metal; Drain pipes, not of metal; Drain traps [valves], not of metal or plastic; Ducts made of plastics for trunking pipes for gases; Non-metallic water pipes [other than parts of sanitary installations]; Penstock pipes, not of metal; Plastic conduits for drainage; Shaft covers, not of metal; Water-pipes, not of metal. Animal housing and beds; Containers, and closures and holders therefor, non-metallic; Hutches for animals; Pet houses; Portable kennels; Displays, stands and signage, non-metallic. Cattle troughs; Watering troughs for cattle; Feeding troughs for cattle; Animal activated livestock feeders; Animal activated livestock waterers; Animal activated animal feeders; Drinking troughs; Feeding troughs; Feeding troughs for livestock; Feeding troughs of metal for cattle; Mangers for cows; Mangers for animals; Mangers for horses; Mangers for sheep; Small animal feeders.

Abstract

A dispensing hopper (1) for dispensing particulate material comprises a base (3) having a pair of inclined base portions (11) inclining downwardly inwardly towards a dispensing channel (14) of semi- circular transverse cross-section. A dispensing auger (18) located in the dispensing channel (14) urges powder material along the dispensing channel (14) through a dispensing outlet port (15). Agitating discs (30), which are rotatably mounted on the inclined base portions (11), are each provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart gear teeth (36) extending radially from the outer periphery (35) thereof. The gear teeth (36) of the agitating discs (30) engage a flight (21) of the dispensing auger (18) so that as the dispensing auger (18) rotates the agitating discs (30) are rotated. The gear teeth (36) of the agitating discs (30) act on the powder material in the hopper (1) in order to prevent bridging of the powder material over the auger (18). An electrically powered geared motor (23) drives the dispensing auger (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/00 - Feeding devices for stock or game
• A47F 1/03 - Dispensing means
• B65G 65/46 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using screw conveyors

Abstract

A dispensing hopper (1) for dispensing particulate material comprises a base (3) having a pair of inclined base portions (11) inclining downwardly inwardly towards a dispensing channel (14) of semi- circular transverse cross-section. A dispensing auger (18) located in the dispensing channel (14) urges powder material along the dispensing channel (14) through a dispensing outlet port (15). Agitating discs (30), which are rotatably mounted on the inclined base portions (11), are each provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart gear teeth (36) extending radially from the outer periphery (35) thereof. The gear teeth (36) of the agitating discs (30) engage a flight (21) of the dispensing auger (18) so that as the dispensing auger (18) rotates the agitating discs (30) are rotated. The gear teeth (36) of the agitating discs (30) act on the powder material in the hopper (1) in order to prevent bridging of the powder material over the auger (18). An electrically powered geared motor (23) drives the dispensing auger (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/00 - Feeding devices for stock or game
• A47F 1/03 - Dispensing means
• B65G 65/46 - Devices for emptying otherwise than from the top using screw conveyors

Goods & Services

Electronic feeders for animals; Mechanized feeders for animals; Automatic feeding apparatus for livestock.

Abstract

An animal drink bowl (1) comprising a support framework (5) and a mounting plate (3) for mounting the drink bowl (1) to a wall or other structure, and from which the support framework (5) extends outwardly. A container (7) for drinking water is pivotally coupled to the support framework (5) by a main pivot shaft (15) which is carried on a pair of mounting members (14) extending downwardly from the support framework (5). A float control valve (35) rigidly secured to the support framework (5) terminates in an inlet port (39) through which drinking water is supplied into the container (7). The container (7) is pivotal downwardly about the main pivot shaft (15) from an operative state for presenting drinking water to an animal and a discharge state for discharging water and other debris therefrom during cleaning of the container (7) independently of the float control valve (35) and the inlet port (3), so that the float control valve (35) can be rigidly secured to a mains water supply.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 7/00 - Watering equipment for stock or game

Goods & Services

Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos and mica; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.