Container and coupling system for transferring garanular and other materials
US7207360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hermetic container and coupling system for transferring granular material from a first container to a second container, the latter being typically an applicator. The first container includes a neck and a base opposite to the former. The base includes through openings that cooperate with a cable passed therethrough for supporting the first container. A nozzle assembly includes an inlet removably connected to the neck and an outlet hat is selectively closed with a removable plug. A cover assembly is selectively and removably mounted to the first container covering the nozzle assembly. A flexible conduit is removably connected to the outlet, at one end, and the other end includes a regulating valve that is actuated from the outside. The other end is removably connected to the second container so that the transfer of the granular material can be accomplished without spillage and the contents are kept hermetically isolated from the outside.
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