Apparatus and method for filling bulk materials into a container
US11142352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for dispensing a powdered pharmaceutical into a bottle is disclosed. The system includes a filler having a powder filler head and respective weight sensor, two or more draft shields, and one or more static reduction devices. In some embodiments, the system also includes one or more dust extractors. In some embodiments, the static reduction device is an active static reduction device, such as one or more static bars. The two or more draft shields may include an inner draft shield to reduce small pressure and/or airflow changes and an outer draft to reduce large pressure and/or airflow changes.
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