Structures and methods using an integrated ruffle to reduce dust released during emptying of bulk bags
US10202237B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved bulk bag for containing dry bulk, granular, and/or pulverized materials designed to prevent dust cloud escape and migration during discharge/emptying of the materials in bulk bag using an integrated dust barrier skirt affixed to the exterior of the bulk bag and telescopable to create a dust cloud curtain prior to content discharge.
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