Sealable recovery vessel system and method for accessing valved containers
US6164344A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09B2101/02
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A container access system and method for accessing the contents of a container within a sealed containment vessel. A preferred embodiment of the access system includes a sealable vessel for housing a container to be accessed, a remotely operated container valve actuator within the vessel, and a tapping assembly positioned within the containment vessel for accessing the contents of a target container. One or more fluid seals may be made with access mechanisms and the target container. An access mechanism capable of inserting a dip tube into the container to facilitate liquid removal.
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