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Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods

US6267155A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 1998
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B9/042
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a receptacle, with the transferred powder being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle.

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