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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7942173 | Powder filling device A powder filling apparatus that can prevent a screw portion of an auger screw from contacting an inner surface of a metering portion at a funnel lower end portion. The powder filling apparatus includes a funnel that contains powder, and a circular-cylindrical meteri... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7694703 | Apparatus for dispensing particulate material and components therefor A particular dispensing apparatus (10) for dispensing with particular refractory material into a gap between a furnace wall and a form includes a platform (12) removably engaging the upper end of an expendable metal form. A carriage (14) is pivo... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7434601 | Cleaning and/or inspecting robot for hazardous environments including catalyst removal A vacuum line connected to a robotic device is run into a reactor vessel. The robotic device has a rotating body, a cleaning arm, and stabilizing arms to stabilize the robotic device within the reactor vessel. The robotic device may be controlled/monitored from a re... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7320561 | System and method for handling bulk materials A bulk material handling system generally consisting of means for holding the material; means for conveying the material including a first conduit formed of a permeable material having an inlet communicating with an outlet of the material holding means and an outlet... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7287559 | Method and apparatus for processing sauerkraut for packaging in single-serve packets Sauerkraut that is free of added vegetable oil or other lubricant is prepared for packaging in small volumes by substantially continuously delivering a supply of the sauerkraut to a hopper (20) with an open top (22), the sauerkraut being delivered to t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273075 | Brush-sieve powder-fluidizing apparatus for feeding nano-size and ultra-fine powders A powder-fluidizing apparatus is presented which is applicable to feeding ultra-fine and nano-size powders, and powders with a broad particle size distribution, in a uniform manner over a long period of time. Generally, this is accomplished by using a rotating brush... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7137759 | System and method for handling bulk materials A bulk material handling system generally consisting of means for holding the material; means for conveying the material including a first conduit formed of a permeable material having an inlet communicating with an outlet of the material holding means and an outlet... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7063111 | Method of and device for filling a bag having air extracting means A method of filling a bag with pourable, especially powdery material, by means of a dispensing device with a vertical filling pipe which can be introduced into the bag and which comprises flanging-on means at its upper end and a closing device at its lower end, wher... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7028448 | Dispensing apparatus and method of dispensing A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper having an outlet at its lower end and a first auger having a hol... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004210 | Conditioning toner in cartridge during auger filling A toner-filling device that transports a toner mass from a hopper to a cartridge. A porous tube is used during the filling operation to remove air from or supply air to the toner. This porous tube will operate at various depths of toner to more completely remove air... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6951230 | Continuously variable length and shaped auger for powder fillers An apparatus for controlling the denseness of powder conveyed from a hopper through a funnel and into a container includes an auger that is positioned within the funnel that is rotatable and vertically movable. The rotation and vertical movement of the auger serves ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948535 | Apparatus and method for accurately metering and conveying dry powder or granular materials to a blender in a substantially closed system The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for accurately metering and conveying a dry powder or granular material to a blender in a substantially closed system. The apparatus includes a storage tank adapted to hold the dry powder or granular mater... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6938652 | Automatic fish feeding apparatus An automatic fish feeding apparatus includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. The bottom wall has a feed opening extending therethrough. A funnel is mounted in the housing. The funnel has pour opening therein that is unaligned with the feed op... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6817389 | Feeding unit for feeding substances, in particular powdery, granular and similar substances, to containers A unit for feeding powdery and/or granular products to containers includes a main body and a revolving funnel, through which the product reaches the main body. Driving means are provided for rotation of the revolving funnel with respect to the main body. Conveying a... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6810921 | Method of and device for dispensing bulk material A method of filling containers, especially bags, with bulk material by a feeding funnel and a filler pipe. The filler pipe adjoins the lower end of the feeding funnel. An axially displaceable and rotatable conveying unit is arranged co-axially within the filler pipe... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6722406 | Toner filling apparatus and method including a nozzle having post-cutoff vibrator assembly A method and an apparatus are provided for cleanly cutting off filling of a container with toner without post-cutoff dribbling. The apparatus for the method includes (a) a conduit member having a discharging end; (b) a conveyor device for moving the toner from the h... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6688345 | Method and device for densifying pulverized material Method and device for densifying pulverized material, which is transported by means of a feeding screw in a screw housing, wherein alternatively vacuum and compressed air is applied via a filter on the inner circumference of the screw housing.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6675840 | Fill probe with in-line mixer A fill probe with an in-line mixer accelerates and facilitates automation of a fill and mix procedure required in formulating certain chemical products. In some formulas, the concentrated chemical components that combine to form the resulting formula (e.g... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6591875 | Cart for bulk filling intermodal containers A cart for filling intermodal shipping containers with a bulk particulate material, such as grain, includes a hopper to receive the bulk material and a belt conveyor to deliver the material to the container. The conveyor is positioned external of the cont... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6497259 | Filling apparatus having a clean-shutoff conveyor An apparatus is provided for moving powder from a hopper containing a supply of powder to fill a container. The apparatus includes (a) a conduit member operably connected to the hopper and having a discharging end for permitting a powder to be moved there... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6484764 | Filling apparatus having an even-filling nozzle An apparatus is provided for directing toner from a hopper containing a supply of toner to evenly fill a non-symmetric container without excessive dusting and spills. The apparatus includes (a) a conduit member operably connected to the hopper and having ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6470921 | Rotary flow control device for bag filling machines A device for controlling the flow of a particulate material from a fill tube of a container filling system is herein disclosed. The rotary flow control device of the present invention includes a stationary plate having flow openings formed therethrough an... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6431407 | Container filling device An automatic container filler (20) having a frame (22) that supports a hopper (24). A dispensing unit (26) is located at the bottom of the hopper (24) that selectively feeds a fluent material, such as sand, into a plurality of discharge chutes (28). The a... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6408899 | Apparatus for encrusting a filling material An apparatus for encrusting a filling material is provided. The apparatus includes a screw-transferring apparatus to transfer a filling material and encrusting material, and vane pumps to transfer the respective filling and encrusting materials to a combi... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6338371 | Apparatus for conveying, supplying, and filling unshaped containers, and method for conveying and supplying the same A filling apparatus of irregular--formed vessels having an intermittent swinging table (111) disposed above a continuous rotation table (5) and having a plurality of filling nozzles (121) at a same pitch as the vessel holding pitch, filling means for push... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6216753 | Multibagging machine having a slide gate over roller means The multi bagging machine comprises: a framework including four, spaced apart upright legs arranged in a generally rectangular configuration; a generally rectangular hopper mounted to an upper end of the framework; the hopper including a sharply inclined ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6196278 | Powder filling utilizing vibrofluidization A method for filling a powder container, including the steps of placing a first powder container to be filled in filling relationship to a supply of powder in a vessel, vibrofluidizing the powder in the vessel to improve its flow properties, dispensing po... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6145709 | Container filling device An automatic container filler (20) having a frame (22) that supports a hopper (24). A dispensing unit (26) is located at the bottom of the hopper (24) that selectively feeds a fluent material, such as sand, into a plurality of discharge chutes (28). The a... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6102088 | Vacuum valve shutoff for particulate filling system A particulate filling system for assisting in filling a container from a hopper containing a supply of particulate material is provided. The particulate filling system includes a conduit operably connected to the hopper and extending downwardly therefrom.... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6098677 | High speed air nozzle with mechanical valve for particulate systems An apparatus and method for supplying particulate material from a hopper is disclosed. A conduit is operably connected to the hopper and extends downwardly therefrom, the conduit permitting a flow of particulate material therewithin in a supplying operati... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6024141 | Particulate processing apparatus An apparatus including: a conduit operably connected to a source and extending downwardly therefrom, the conduit being adapted to permit a flow of particulate material from the source through the conduit; a fluidizing nozzle operably connected to the cond... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6021821 | Particulate processing apparatus An apparatus including: a conduit operably connected to a source and extending downwardly therefrom, the conduit being adapted to permit a flow of particulate material from the source through the conduit; a fluidizing nozzle operably connected to the cond... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5950869 | Pivoting nozzle for powder filling systems An apparatus for assisting in filling a container from a hopper containing a supply of powder is provided. The apparatus includes a conduit flexibly connected to the hopper and extending downwardly therefrom. The conduit is adapted to permit a flow of pow... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5950868 | Eccentric nozzle for powder filling systems An apparatus for assisting in filling a container from a hopper containing a supply of powder is provided. The hopper defines a longitudinal axis thereof. The apparatus includes a conduit rotatably connected to the hopper and extending downwardly therefro... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5921295 | High speed nozzle for toner filling systems An apparatus for assisting in filling a container from a hopper containing a supply of powder is provided. The apparatus includes a conduit operably connected to the hopper and extending downwardly therefrom. The conduit is adapted to permit a flow of pow... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5894871 | Sand hopper for filling bags A mobile dispensing apparatus capable of onsite bagging of fluent solid materials such as sand. The apparatus includes a hopper supported on wheels and having a trailer hitch. Three augers convey fluent material to three chutes. Each chute has a clamp for... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5845686 | Apparatus for loading powdered or granular material An apparatus for loading a powdered or granular material comprises a cylindrical chute, which is mounted in a manner to be movable in a vertical direction and through which passes the loading material, a screw type extruder for extruding the loading mater... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5741108 | Drum emptying apparatus An apparatus for removing material from a drum or barrel includes a conveyor for transporting drums one at a time through an emptying station at which a housing having an open end is arranged for sealing engagement with an annular rim of a drum bounding a... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5697408 | Filling containers A container filling apparatus comprising a filling chute in the form of an extendable and retractable telescopic tube for extending downwardly into a container. The tube has a closure device for closing the otherwise open lower end of the tube and a cable... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5655690 | Apparatus for dispensing product through a vertical dispenser tube A dispensing apparatus includes a first vertical tube with a plug operably mounted in the lower end to selectively prevent the flow of the material from a dispensing opening in the lower end of the tube. A horizontal feed tube has an auger therein which s... | 08/12/1997 |
