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 date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2027 |
Classification
- 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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