Hose for bulk transfer operations
US9994403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G53/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elongate apparatus is disclosed and comprises a material passage and one or more fluid passages. The material passage receives material therethrough. The one or more fluid passages are in fluid communication with the material passage. The material passage and the one or more fluid passages extend substantially parallel throughout the apparatus. A method comprises transferring material in a material passage and further comprises injecting a fluid into the material passage via one or more injection points located along a length of the material passage.
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