Spreader

Abstract

Spreaders are provided for distributing material. A spreader includes a hopper assembly defining a receiving area configured to hold the material, the hopper assembly comprising one or more dispersion outlets for releasing the material from the receiving area; a distribution element disposed below the one or more dispersion outlets; a frame supporting the hopper assembly; a handle assembly connected to the frame; a plurality of wheels operatively connected to the frame for traversing the spreader; and a drive assembly comprising a motor operable to drive one or more of the plurality of wheels, wherein the plurality of wheels can be manually rotated without being driven by the motor, and wherein rotation of the wheels causes the distribution element to rotate.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.