System and method for storing, transporting and dispensing bulk particulate materials and dispensing apparatus therefor
US6923340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B69/0075
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus attachable to a bag containing a bulk particulate material and having a discharge spout for dispensing material from the bag generally consisting of first and second annular clamping members displaceable axially between a first, spaced apart condition permitting a portion of the spout to be drawn in position therebetween, and a second, adjacent condition clamping the spout portion position therebetween, and means for releasably retaining the members in the clamping condition.
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