A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin also includes a gate seal and a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensi
A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin also includes a gate seal and a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensing gate is in the closed position the dispensing gate blocks the opening of the dispensing chute and the gate seal forms a seal between the opening and the dispensing gate. A first generally hollow extension section may be selectably coupled to the open end of the main bin. A resilient seal element may be intermediate the open end of the main bin and the first extension section. In some embodiments a gasket lid having a sealing gasket is selectably coupled to the bin.
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1. A gravity-feed bin for storage and dispensing of bulk material, comprising: a generally hollow main bin having, a storage reservoir configured to store a bulk material to be dispensed along a dispensing path, anda dispensing chute having an opening disposed near a distal end thereof;a bottom of t
1. A gravity-feed bin for storage and dispensing of bulk material, comprising: a generally hollow main bin having, a storage reservoir configured to store a bulk material to be dispensed along a dispensing path, anda dispensing chute having an opening disposed near a distal end thereof;a bottom of the dispensing chute forming a dispensing surface, the dispensing surface defining a portion of the dispensing path; anda gate configured to selectably rotate about the dispensing surface, between open and closed positions; wherein the gate is under the dispensing surface in the open position. 2. A gravity-feed bin for storage and dispensing of bulk material, comprising: a generally hollow main bin having, a storage reservoir,a dispensing chute having an opening disposed near a distal end thereof;a gate configured to selectably rotate between open and closed positions, wherein the opening of the dispensing chute is covered in the closed position by the gate; anda gate seal adapted to form a seal between the opening of the dispensing chute and the gate in the closed position; anda bottom of the dispensing chute forming a dispensing surface; wherein the gate is under the dispensing surface in the open position. 3. The gravity-feed bin of claim 2, further comprising: a first, generally hollow, extension section selectably coupled to an open end of the main bin, the first extension section being in communication with the reservoir, the storage capacity of the reservoir being increased by the coupling of the first extension section; anda resilient seal element intermediate the open end of the main bin and the first extension section. 4. A gravity-feed bin for storage and dispensing of bulk material, comprising: a generally hollow main bin having, a storage reservoir,a dispensing chute having an opening disposed near a distal end thereof;a gate configured to selectably rotate between open and closed positions, wherein the opening of the dispensing chute is covered in the closed position by the gate; anda gate seal adapted to form a seal between the opening of the dispensing chute and the gate in the closed position; and a downwardly facing flange fixedly positioned near an upper portion of the opening of the dispensing chute. 5. The gravity-feed bin of claim 4 wherein the flange is adapted to regulate a flow of a bulk material such that an air gap is maintained near the upper portion of the opening of the dispensing chute; whereby the gate can close without pinching the bulk material. 6. The gravity-feed bin of claim 5 wherein the gate seal is formed to include the flange. 7. A gravity-feed bin for storage and dispensing of bulk material, comprising: a generally hollow main bin having, an open end, a storage reservoir, anda dispensing chute having an opening disposed near a distal end thereof;a gate configured to move between open and closed positions, the gate configured to block the opening when the gate is in the closed position;a sealing gasket; anda gate seal;the open end configured for selectable secure coupling to a gasket lid and for selectable engagement of the sealing gasket against the gasket lid,the opening of the dispensing chute configured to selectably engage the gate seal against the gate when the gate is in the closed position,the sealing gasket and gate seal operating to provide a substantially air-tight seal of the gravity-feed bin when engaged. 8. The gravity-feed bin of claim 7, further comprising: a spout configured to receive and dispense a bulk material from the opening, to enclose the opening, and to enclose the gate. 9. The gravity-feed bin of claim 7 wherein the sealing gasket and gate seal are formed of resilient, elastomeric material. 10. The gravity-feed bin of claim 7, further comprising: a gasket lid including the sealing gasket. 11. The gravity-feed bin of claim 7, further comprising: a first, generally hollow, extension section selectably coupled to the open end of the main bin, the first extension section being in communication with the reservoir, the storage capacity of the reservoir being increased by the coupling of the first extension section; anda resilient seal element intermediate the open end of the main bin and the first extension section.
Ellis John P. (209 Lincoln Mall Shopping Center Matteson IL 60443) Ellis Chris P. (209 Lincoln Mall Shopping Center Matteson IL 60443), Sealed barrier container.
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