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System for metering a length of duct from a flexible container retaining the duct in a longitudinally compressed state

US7681729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2005
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/46
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for displacing a sub-length of duct from a flexible container retaining a longitudinally compressed length of the duct in provided. A choker is disposed about the flexible container, and defines a radial constriction on the container sufficient to significant expansion of the retained longitudinally compressed duct between the choker and the closed end of the container.

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