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A method and apparatus wherein the apparatus is a container having an inner chamber, an inlet, an outlet, a breaker assembly having at least one blade within the inner chamber of the container and a motor for driving the blade. Material is supplied to the inner chamber of the container through the i

A method and apparatus wherein the apparatus is a container having an inner chamber, an inlet, an outlet, a breaker assembly having at least one blade within the inner chamber of the container and a motor for driving the blade. Material is supplied to the inner chamber of the container through the inlet of the container and the breaker assembly is operated to reduce any clumped material into unclumped material which is then dispensed from the container through the outlet of the container.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A breaker assembly for use in a material dispenser having an inner chamber and an outlet therefrom, said breaker assembly comprising:a plurality of blades located within the inner chamber;said plurality of blades mounted on at least one pivotal shaft and movable between at least a

[ We claim:] [1.] A breaker assembly for use in a material dispenser having an inner chamber and an outlet therefrom, said breaker assembly comprising:a plurality of blades located within the inner chamber;said plurality of blades mounted on at least one pivotal shaft and movable between at least a first position and a second position, each of said plurality of blades having an L-shaped cross section;in said first position at least one blade is adjacent at least one other of said blades;in said second position at least one blade is away from at least one other of said blades;said plurality of blades form a conduit therebetween, the conduit allowing the material to pass through the conduit; anda motor connected to said at least one blade for driving said at least one blade;wherein the movement of said at least one blade prevents the material from clogging or bridging the outlet of the material dispenser.