Powder filling systems, apparatus and methods

The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a...

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Main Authors Parks, Derrick J, Rocchio, Michael J, Naydo, Kyle A, Wightman, Dennis E, Smith, Adrian E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.2009
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Summary:The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary method, the fine powder is first fluidized. At least a portion of the fluidized fine powder is then captured. The captured fine powder is then transferred to a receptacle, with the transferred powder being sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the receptacle.