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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7413387 | Pneumatic distributor of granular and/or powdery materials, in particular for sowing machines A pneumatic distributor of granular and/or powdery materials includes a main distribution duct having a first end in the region of which an air-flow is injected into the duct under pressure, and a second end. The main duct includes respective adjacent converging-div... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7337926 | Intermodal powder/bulk freight container The present invention teaches that air may be injected into the sloping bottom of a bulk dry particulate cargo container (micron-sized through quarry-sized dry particulate) accompanied by traditional conveyance-variety pneumatic air, causing the bulk dry particulate... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7273150 | Portable screening machine A portable screening trommel having a chassis, at least one wheel assembly at a rear portion of the chassis, a hopper for receiving a material, a rotary trommel being chain driven at a discharge end and which receives the material from a feed conveyor beneath the ho... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7229242 | System and method for unloading bulk powder from large bulk containers The present invention is directed to a system and a method to unload bulk powders from large bulk containers. The system and method are particularly useful for unloading bulk cohesive powders. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7195557 | Discharge arrangement of an agricultural harvesting machine The invention concerns the discharge arrangement of an agricultural harvesting machine with a lower ejection tower connected to the frame of the harvesting machine and an ejection elbow that includes the outlet end of the discharge arrangement supported in bearings,... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7104385 | Railroad hopper car unloader A system unloads material, such as bulk quantities of dry product, from a container, such as a railroad hopper car, in a fast and efficient manner. The container defines an interior adapted to contain a product and includes a product discharge section adapted to all... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090441 | Insulation installation system An insulation installation system including: a supply of material having discrete elements and a self-contained applicator. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the insulation installation system further includes a work platform. The self-contained applicat... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6951273 | Hanger bearing for auger type poultry chiller with cone deflector A poultry chiller 100 has a hanger 140 suspended from the upper portion of the tank 102 that supports the bearing block 160 of the auger shaft 112 between the auger blades. A conical bird deflector 175 is mounted on the auge... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948887 | Transport container having compartments that can be individually pressurized A container for use in transporting particulate materials includes a plurality of product compartments, with each such compartment having a material outlet in communication therewith through which particulate material in the compartment may be discharged. The contai... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6508611 | Method and means for handling and conveying loosefill Apparatus for handling loosefill and conveying the loosefill from one location to another comprises a container having a bottom and sides, the container being adapted to receive and contain therein a quantify of loosefill, a blower positioned at one end o... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6454496 | System for loading and unloading polystyrene pellets into and from a trailer The invention is an apparatus for loading and unloading pellets into a trailer. Conduits are positioned with at least one opening configured to direct flow toward a central longitudinal axis of the interior region. A blower is connected to an input port, ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6425714 | System and method for conveying loose material Apparatus, systems and methods for conveying loose material are shown and described. In one embodiment, a plurality of spaced apart, interconnected conveyor elements entrap and move loose material through a hollow conduit having a fixed size and shape, an... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6398460 | Method and means for handling and conveying loosefill Apparatus for handling loosefill and conveying the loosefill from one location to another comprises a container having a bottom and sides, the container being adapted to receive and contain therein a quantify of loosefill, a blower positioned at one end o... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6296424 | Apparatus for handling and conveying loosefill Apparatus for handling loosefill and conveying the loosefill from one location to another comprises a container having a bottom and sides, the container being adapted to receive and contain therein a quantify of loosefill, a blower positioned at one end o... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6273647 | Pressure discharge railway hopper car A pressure discharge railway hopper car includes a car body having a plurality of hoppers arranged in adjacent relation longitudinally, each opening at the bottom end to an aerator tub assembly. Each aerator tub assembly has two aerator units, one on each... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6223387 | Leaf pick-up and transport bin assembly A leaf pick-up and transport bin assembly comprises a truck with a truck box and a trailer with a trailer box pulled behind, a swivel mounting platform between the truck and trailer, a blower operated leaf pick-up machine mounted on the swivel platform wh... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6047652 | Seed planter distribution system A seed planter distribution system for transporting seeds from a source into a plurality of seed metering bins, the system including a manifold duct and a plurality of seed flow diverting structures that extend from the manifold into each metering bin, wh... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5919377 | System for transporting solid materials A railroad tank car can be filled with a slurry of a solid and a solvent therefor. The tank car is fitted with a feed distribution header that is provided with a plurality of predetermined spaced openings. The header is mounted in the car so that after th... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5915312 | Pneumatic seed delivery system A pneumatic seed delivery system is provided, including a bin with a plenum at the bottom separated from the bin by a membrane to permit the upward flow of air from the plenum into the bin, and a tube extending through a side wall of the bin to provide fl... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5779398 | Battery-powered cooling system for trailor pneumatic unloading process Method and system unloads dry bulk materials from a tank hopper supported on a trailer, the trailer being connected to a tractor. A material conveying conduit is adapted for receiving material from the hopper. A blower is provided for supplying pressurize... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5749683 | Dry van trailer conversion and material handling method A conventional dry van trailer is modified to include a recessed bulkhead at the back of the trailer having a material inlet that communicates on its exterior side with a flexible fill tube and on its interior side with a rigid distribution conduit. The d... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5718017 | Waste collector An apparatus for collecting both bagged and loose waste. The apparatus includes a hopper which is in flow communication with a waste receptacle for collecting bagged or bundled waste. The apparatus also includes a suction mechanism which draws loose waste... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5647696 | Loose material combining and depositing apparatus An apparatus for depositing loose materials, such as insulation or fireproofing in worksite areas, may be used for depositing a single or premixed loose material. Alternatively, the apparatus may be used both for combining two constituent loose materials ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5618136 | Dual blower railcar discharge and conveyor system and method A dual blower railcar discharge and conveyor system and method includes a first, relatively high pressure, low volume blower for pressurizing a railcar and a short section of discharge convey line attached to the railcar. A second, relatively high volume,... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5580193 | Cooling system for trailer pneumatic unloading process Method and system unloads dry bulk materials from a tank hopper supported on a trailer, the trailer being connected to a tractor. A material conveying conduit is adapted for receiving material from the hopper. A blower is provided for supplying pressurize... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5538286 | Bulk cement transport apparatus A bulk material transport apparatus, such as a truck or trailer, having at least one bulk material pressure vessel mounted thereon. The pressure vessel is provided with at least one sealable hatch opening, a first port and a second port all of which are o... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5529247 | Method and apparatus for dispersing and metering fibers A device for dispersing and metering fibers which includes a frame, a hopper mounted on the frame and having an inlet opening for receiving fibers therein. A screen is provided through which the fibers from the inlet opening must pass for separating any e... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5515795 | Delivery system for a foldable agricultural implement A system for delivering particulate material from a common hopper to row units mounted on each of first and second pivotally interconnected frame sections of an agricultural implement. The delivery system includes a first series of conduits for directing ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5407139 | Method and apparatus for dispersing and metering fibers A device for dispersing and metering fibers which includes a frame, and a hopper mounted on the frame and having an inlet opening for receiving fibers therein. A screen is provided through which the fibers from the inlet opening must pass for separating a... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5379706 | Seed distribution system for planters and drills A seed distribution system is provided for planters and drills wherein the distribution system includes a central hopper for supplying a plurality of seed metering units. A plurality of seed distribution units are mounted on a lower portion of the central... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5248227 | System and method for transporting and handling phosphorous pentasulfide A system and method for transporting and handling in bulk by rail granular material and, in particular, phosphorous pentasulfide granules, is characterized by a hopper for containing the granular material in one or more hopper sections, and an outtake for... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5199826 | Pump unloading trailer container for powdered bulk material A trailer especially useful for transporting and unloading bulk powdered material that tends to clump or clod under slight compacting is disclosed, which trailer includes a generally enclosed compartment for holding the bulk material, an air vent at an up... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5195852 | Vacuum pick-up nozzle with air boost manifold A manifold is disclosed which is adapted to be used with a system such as a truck mounted vacuum system and includes a nozzle which re-routes a portion of the exhaust air from the blower associated with the vacuum system back through the nozzle into the i... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5163786 | Cyclone separator with filter assembly for pneumatic conveyor A cyclone separator (20) for a pneumatic grain conveyor (10) includes a filter assembly (60) mounted in the upper end thereof. The filter assembly (60) includes a cylindrical casing (62) extending into the separator (20) with a screen (70) therein and an ... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5156102 | Apparatus for sowing granular material An apparatus for sowing granular material, particularly in combination with a harrow, including a storage hopper (1) which at its outlet is provided with at least one injector (4) operated by a blower (6) and connected with a transport conduit (5) leading... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5096336 | Trailer for transporting containers A trailer (10) constructed in conformance with European specification has three wheeled rear axles (56, 58, 60) and is adapted for the gravity unloading of a container (18) loaded with particulate lading. A container support frame (20) is pivotally connec... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5071290 | Tank truck manhole filter A filter apparatus for use in filtering dust and the like from a pressurized air stream flowing through a manhole of a hopper trailer in a particulate transfer system includes a filter sheet having a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the m... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5067856 | In-line air filter for dry bulk tank trailers A filter assembly (10) for use with a dry bulk type trailer (B) for transporting granular material and other commodities. The trailer is pulled by a truck (T) having an air pump (P) installed thereon. The trailer has an air line (A) by which air is direct... | 11/26/1991 |
| 4988240 | Material transfer assembly This invention relates to a material transfer assembly usable with a pneumatic grain handling system to transfer granular material from a storage bin to a transport truck. The material transfer assembly is connected to a discharge side of the pneumatic gr... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4887936 | Cyclone separator with accelerator plate for pneumatic conveyor A cyclone separator (20) for a pneumatic grain conveyor (10) includes a filter assembly (60) mounted in the upper end thereof. The filter assembly (60) includes a cylindrical casing (62) extending into the separator (20) with a screen (70) therein and an ... | 12/19/1989 |
