Flexible intermediate bulk container
US6062732A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/1668
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible intermediate bulk container having a filling spout extending outwards from one end and a discharge spout extending from the opposed end. A layer of an air-permeable diaphragm and a layer of sheet internal thereto are located at the one end, the opposed end or in wall of container. The diaphragm and sheet are adapted to have a tube therein in fluid communication into the container, through which a vacuum or air pressure may be applied to facilitate filling or discharge of contents.
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