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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Production of Smokeless Tobacco Products

Номер: US20120103349A1
Автор: Leif Anders Hansson
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods of processing tobacco for the production of an oral tobacco product and apparatuses for carrying out such methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises transporting tobacco though a duct of a tobacco processing machine with a stream of compressed air, introducing liquid mist into the air stream to lubricate the duct walls to prevent the tobacco sticking thereto, and introducing an additive into the air stream to combine with the tobacco as it passes through the duct.

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Номер записи: 1
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Medicine dispensing system and medicine dispensing device

Номер: US20120130532A1
Автор: Chisei Osaoka, Hiromichi Tsuda, Itsuo Yasunaga, Kensuke Kaminishi, Masahiko Kasuya, Nakaji Takeda, Naomichi Toyota, Norifumi Oike, Shinya Taira, Tomohiro Sugimoto, Yasuyuki Morita
Принадлежит: Yuyama Manufacturing Co Ltd

There is provided a medicine dispensing system configured such that a medicine dispensing device includes a sub unit having a function to dispense medicine that is connected to a medicine dispensing device that includes a main unit having a function of packing medicines. There is also provided a medicine dispensing device that can be appropriately integrated with such a medicine dispensing system. The medicine dispensing system includes, in some embodiments a main unit, a sub unit and a transfer device connecting the main unit and the sub unit. The medicine dispensing system transfers the medicine dispensed in the sub unit to the main unit by means of a transfer device and dispenses the medicine at a medicine packing part together with the medicine dispensed from a main storage part in the main unit.

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Номер записи: 2
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Container filling assembly

Номер: US20120186692A1
Автор: Lawrence Bullen
Принадлежит: Battelle Memorial Institute Inc

A container filling assembly includes a plurality of fluid storage containers, and a fluid inlet for supplying a fluid from a fluid source to the containers. A vacuum source creates a vacuum in the containers to draw the fluid into the containers and thereby fill the containers. A connective structure connects the vacuum inlet and the fluid inlet in fluid communication with the containers.

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Номер записи: 3
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus and methods

Номер: US20120255645A1
Автор: David F. Bonneau, Per B. Fog, Trent A. Poole
Принадлежит: MANNKIND CORP

Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus and methods are provided. The powder dispensing and sensing apparatus includes a tray support structure to receive a cartridge tray holding cartridges, a powder dispenser assembly including powder dispenser modules to dispense powder into respective cartridges of a batch of cartridges in the cartridge tray, a powder transport system to deliver powder to the powder dispenser modules, a sensor module including sensor cells to sense respective fill states, such as the weights, of each of the cartridges in the batch of cartridges, and a control system to control the powder dispenser modules in response to the respective sensed fill states of each of the cartridges of the batch of cartridges.

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Номер записи: 4
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Device and Method for Packaging Bulk Material

Номер: US20120298253A1
Автор: Franciscus Arnoldina Gerardus Jozef Maas, Godefridus Hendrikus Theodorus Franciscus Hendrikx
Принадлежит: CHRONOS BTH BV

The present invention relates to a device for packaging bulk material such as milk powder, comprising a dispensing unit for dispensing the bulk material into a package, means for supplying the bulk material to the dispensing unit and means for emitting a gas, such as CO 2 or a gas mixture of nitrogen and CO 2 , during the packaging. The device is further provided with means for emitting a gas for driving oxygen out of the package before dispensing of the bulk material. The invention further relates to a method for packaging a bulk material.

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Номер записи: 5
18-04-2013 дата публикации

COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SAID SYSTEM, METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE, METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE, METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEANS, CARTRIDGE FOR COFFEE BEAN MATERIAL, METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEAN MATERIAL

Номер: US20130095218A1
Автор: de Graaff Gerbrand Kristiaan, Knitel Joseph Theodoor, Moorman Christiaan Johannes Maria, Van Os Ivo
Принадлежит:

Cartridge for holding and supplying coffee bean material. The cartridge includes a housing enclosing an interior volume. The housing has an outlet for releasing the coffee bean material from the interior volume and for supplying the coffee bean material to an external apparatus. The cartridge further includes a conveyor for transporting the coffee bean material towards the outlet. The conveyor include a moveable structure for contacting the coffee bean material. The moveable structure is, at least partly, present in the interior volume. The conveyor further include manually operable actuation component for manually actuating the moveable structure. The manually operable actuation component is, at least partly, provided outside of the interior volume. 1. A coffee beverage system , including a coffee brewing apparatus and a first coffee bean packaging cartridge , wherein the first coffee bean packaging cartridge is removable connected to the coffee brewing apparatus , the first coffee bean packaging cartridge being arranged for holding and supplying coffee beans , the first coffee beans packaging cartridge including:a container comprising an interior volume and at least one exit opening defining a coffee bean outlet, the interior volume holding coffee beans;transportation means adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans from the interior volume towards the exit opening of the first coffee bean packaging cartridge;wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises an entrance opening for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means towards the exit opening, a grinder for grinding coffee beans which have entered the coffee apparatus via the entrance opening and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder, wherein the system is further provided with a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means into the ...

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Номер записи: 6
25-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE, GROUND COFFEE PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SUCH A SYSTEM, METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF SAID SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING GROUND COFFEE FROM SAID GROUND COFFEE PACKAGING CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20130101717A1
Автор: de Graaff Gerbrand Kristiaan, Knitel Joseph Theodoor, Moorman Christiaan Johannes Maria, Van Os Ivo
Принадлежит:

A coffee beverage system is described, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus comprising a grinder wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. The coffee bean packaging cartridge is arranged for holding and supplying of coffee beans and includes a transportation component adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans. The coffee brewing apparatus comprises a motor for driving the transportation component of the first coffee bean packaging cartridge. The system further comprises a ground coffee packaging cartridge, preferably having a transportation component for enabling transportation of ground coffee which transportation component is also removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. 1. The coffee beverage system , including a coffee brewing apparatus and a coffee bean packaging cartridge , wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removable connected to the coffee brewing apparatus , the coffee bean packaging cartridge being arranged for holding and supplying multiple servings of coffee beans , the coffee beans packaging cartridge including:a container comprising an interior volume and at least one exit opening defining a coffee bean outlet, the interior volume holding coffee beans;transportation means adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans from the interior volume towards the exit opening of the cartridge;wherein the coffee brewing apparatus comprises an entrance opening for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation means towards the exit opening, a grinder for grinding coffee beans which have entered the coffee apparatus via the entrance opening and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder, wherein the system is further provided with a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation ...

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Номер записи: 7
02-05-2013 дата публикации

METERING APPARATUS WITH DAMAGE MONITORING

Номер: US20130106612A1
Автор: Licher Burkhard
Принадлежит:

Packaging installation with a metering apparatus and method for monitoring damage in a packaging installation in which packs () which are to be filled can be charged with the contents in each case by means of a metering apparatus () designed according to one of Claims to , wherein—the vibrations of the wall of the dispensing container () are measured at least during operation of the stirrer () and/or of the metering screw (),—the measured values are evaluated by the vibration evaluator (),—deviations in the vibration behaviour are detected and compared with limit values stored in the vibration evaluator (),—when the limit values are exceeded, this indicates with sufficient probability, that the stirrer () or the metering screw () is in contact with the dispensing container (),—an alarm is triggered by means of the vibration evaluator (). 1. A metering apparatus for metering free-flowing materials and arranged on a packaging machine , particularly a tubular bag machine , said metering apparatus comprising:a delivery container having a funnel and a tubean agitator arranged in the funnela metering screw arranged in the delivery container;a vibration sensor sensing vibration of the delivery container; anda vibration evaluator, wherein a change in a vibration of the delivery container resulting from contact of at least one of the agitator and the metering screw with the delivery container is sensed by the vibration sensor and detected by the vibration evaluator.2. The metering apparatus according to claim 1 , including an alarm device claim 1 , wherein the vibration evaluator activates the alarm device to output at least one of an acoustical warning and optical warning when contact between the delivery container and at least one of the agitator and the metering screw is detected.306. The metering apparatus according to claim 1 , in which a clearance between at least one of the agitator () and the metering screw and at least one of the inner wall of the funnel and the ...

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Номер записи: 8
09-05-2013 дата публикации

REVERSIBLE FLOW INDUCER

Номер: US20130112312A1
Автор: Quam Paul R., Ross Daniel P.
Принадлежит: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.

A hot melt dispensing system includes a container for storing adhesive pellets, a melt system for heating adhesive pellets into a liquid, and a feed system connecting the container to the melt system. The feed system includes a reversible flow inducer having a first position for directing air flow toward the melt system. The reversible flow inducer also has a second position for directing air flow toward the container. 1. A hot melt dispensing system comprising:a container for storing adhesive pellets;a melt system for heating adhesive pellets into a liquid; and 'a reversible flow inducer having a first position for feeding adhesive pellets from the container to the melt system and a second position for returning adhesive pellets from the feed system to the container.', 'a feed system connecting the container to the melt system, the feed system comprising2. The hot melt dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the reversible flow inducer is a Venturi vacuum assembly that creates a vacuum in the feed system for inducing flow of adhesive pellets.3. The hot melt dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the reversible flow inducer is connected to an outlet of the container claim 1 , and wherein the feed system further comprises:a feed hose connecting the reversible flow inducer to the melt system.4. The hot melt dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the reversible flow inducer comprises:a nozzle for directing air flow; anda handle for moving the nozzle between first and second directions.5. The hot melt dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a hopper with a pellet inlet at a top of the hopper and a pellet outlet at a bottom of the hopper.6. The hot melt dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the container is substantially funnel shaped.7. A hot melt dispensing system comprising:a container for storing adhesive pellets;a melt system for heating adhesive pellets into a liquid; and 'a reversible flow inducer having a first position for ...

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Номер записи: 9
04-07-2013 дата публикации

device and method for feeding charges of non-homogeneous infusion material to a packaging machine

Номер: US20130168416A1
Автор: Librio Lucio
Принадлежит: TECNOMECCANICA S.r.l.

A device for feeding charges of non-homogeneous infusion material to a packaging machine includes a metering device for the charges and transfer system for the charges which is positioned downstream of the metering device and which feeds the charges to the packaging machine. The transfer system includes a charge adjustment system equipped with a drum which is rotatable about its own axis A and at least one roller which is rotatable about its own axis B and which is located upstream of the drum. The drum includes a chamber for receiving the charge from the roller. During adjustment of the charge, the chamber is variable between a maximum value coinciding with the receiving step and a minimum value when the charge has been adjusted. 123. A device for feeding charges () of non-homogeneous infusion material to a packaging machine () comprising:a metering device for the charges;{'b': 5', '2', '4', '2', '3', '5', '7', '2', '7', '2', '14, 'a transfer system () for the charges () which is positioned downstream of the metering device () and which feeds the charges () to the packaging machine (), the transfer system () comprising an adjustment system () for the charges (), wherein the adjustment system () for the charges () comprises a drum () which is rotatable about an axis (A) thereof,'}{'b': 14', '18', '19', '20', '18', '20', '19', '22', '19', '19, 'wherein the drum () comprises at least one hole () in which a piston () having an upper surface () is slidably movable, the hole () and the upper surface () of the piston () defining a chamber () whose volume is variable between a maximum value when the piston () is at a first, non-operating position, and a minimum value when the piston () is at a second, operating position.'}25676. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the transfer system () comprises an infeed station () claim 1 , and wherein the adjustment system () is positioned downstream of the infeed station ().3682. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 10
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for metering pulverulent filling material

Номер: US20130327791A1
Автор: Jens Schlipf, Walter Boehringer, Werner Runft
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention provides an apparatus for metering pulverulent filling material, comprising at least one metering wheel with a plurality of metering chambers for accommodating filling material, wherein a plurality of metering chambers are formed by means of a common component, and the common component can be displaced in the radial direction of the metering wheel using an adjusting means in order to change the volume of the metering chambers.

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Номер записи: 11
19-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SAFE FILLING WITH CARBON NANOTUBES, FILLING SYSTEM AND INDUSTRIAL PLANT EMPLOYING THIS METHOD

Номер: US20130333802A1
Автор: BORDERE SERGE, Gaillard Patrice
Принадлежит: Arkema France

The invention relates to a method for filling a receptacle () with carbon nanotubes from another receptacle () whereby the CNTs are passed from one receptacle to the other by means of a coupling () comprising a double-valve device (), each valve being coupled to one of the receptacles, the valves () closing independently and tightly and being openable only when they are coupled to one another. 1. A system for filling a second receptacle with carbon nanotubes from a first receptacle , said system comprising a means of coupling the two receptacles , comprising a double-valve device comprising a first valve , of the butterfly valve type , and a second valve , of the butterfly valve type , said first valve removably coupled to said first receptacles and said second valve removably coupled to said second receptacle , each of the valves closing independently and tightly upon coupling to said receptacles , and a means for coupling said first valve to said second valve whereby said valves operate in tandem when coupled and being opened.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said first valve of the double-valve device is an active valve claim 1 , comprising an opening control claim 1 , and said second valve is a passive valve.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said double-valve device is flat and compact and has shutters that face one another and pivot about a diametral axis under the action of means for opening said double-valve device mounted on the external periphery of said active valve.4. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising an adapter to adapt the diameter of the first receptacle to the diameter of the double-valve device.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system is fitted with a valve of a double-valve device of the butterfly valve type claim 1 , which valve is able to be coupled to another valve of the device in order to transfer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) from one receptacle to the other or fill one receptacle with CNTs ...

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Номер записи: 12
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Dispensing Device For A Flowable Product

Номер: US20140000758A1
Автор: Brueck Gunter, Dersch Volker, Kuhn Roland
Принадлежит:

A dispensing device for a flowable, in particular powdery product, includes at least one screw conveyor discharging the product, a drive for rotating the screw conveyor about its longitudinal axis, and a forming tube for guiding a tubular film. The screw conveyor protrudes with its longitudinal axis into the forming tube, wherein at least one screw guide, in which the screw conveyor is guided transversally to its longitudinal axis, is formed by the inner wall of at least one cylindrical recess in the forming tube. 1. A dispensing device for a flowable product , said device comprising:at least one screw conveyor defining a longitudinal axis;a drive rotating the screw conveyor about the longitudinal axis;a forming tube guiding a tubular film, wherein the screw conveyor protrudes longitudinally into the forming tube; andat least one screw guide guiding the at least one screw conveyor transverse to the longitudinal axis and formed by an inner wall of at least one cylindrical recess in the forming tube.2. The dispensing device according to claim 1 , in which the forming tube is manufactured from a mold forming the at least one cylindrical recess guiding the at least one screw conveyor.3. The dispensing device according to claim 1 , in which the forming tube includes at least one open or closed duct.4. The dispensing device according to claim 3 , in which at least one duct is a negative pressure duct claim 3 , wherein in the negative pressure duct negative pressure is imparted directly or indirectly via the forming tube.5. The dispensing device according to claim 4 , in which the negative pressure is channeled through the negative pressure duct towards a vacuum head arranged at an end of the forming tube.6. The dispensing device according to claim 4 , in which the negative pressure is channeled through the negative pressure duct towards an evacuating device arranged at an end of the forming tube claim 4 , wherein filled bags can be evacuated by the evacuating device.7. ...

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Номер записи: 13
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FILLING MUFFLERS WITH FIBROUS MATERIAL

Номер: US20200001315A1
Автор: Brandt Luc J.L.
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems for filling a muffler body with a fibrous material prior to completing assembly of the muffler body are disclosed. 1. A method of filling a muffler with a fibrous material , the muffler including a muffler shell having an inlet port and an outlet port , wherein the muffler shell comprises a first shell member and a second shell member , the method comprising:using a clamp to affix the first shell member and the second shell member to one another to define an open portion and a closed portion, the open portion defining a portion of the circumference of the muffler shell wherein the shell members are so spaced as to allow a filling nozzle to fit between the first shell member and the second shell member at the open portion;inserting the filling nozzle into the muffler shell through the open portion;introducing the fibrous material into the muffler shell through the filling nozzle;removing the filling nozzle from the muffler shell through the open portion: andremoving the clamp to close the open portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting the filling nozzle into the muffler shell through the open portion further comprises:inserting a first filling nozzle into the muffler shell at a first location through the open portion; andinserting a second filling nozzle into the muffler shell at a second location through the open portion.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the muffler includes a partition forming a first chamber and a second chamber within the muffler shell claim 2 ,wherein an outlet opening of the first filling nozzle is positioned within the first chamber, andwherein an outlet opening of the second filling nozzle is positioned within the second chamber.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fibrous material is introduced into the muffler shell through the first filling nozzle and the second filling nozzle simultaneously.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising evacuating air from within the muffler shell during the introduction ...

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Номер записи: 14
04-01-2018 дата публикации

POWDER DISPENSING AND SENSING APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180003545A1
Автор: Bonneau David F., Fog Per B., Poole Trent A.
Принадлежит: MANNKIND CORPORATION

Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus and methods are provided. The powder dispensing and sensing apparatus includes a tray support structure to receive a cartridge tray holding cartridges, a powder dispenser assembly including powder dispenser modules to dispense powder into respective cartridges of a batch of cartridges in the cartridge tray, a powder transport system to deliver powder to the powder dispenser modules, a sensor module including sensor cells to sense respective fill states, such as the weights, of each of the cartridges in the batch of cartridges, and a control system to control the powder dispenser modules in response to the respective sensed fill states of each of the cartridges of the batch of cartridges. 1. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus comprising:a tray support structure to receive a cartridge tray holding an array of cartridges;a powder dispenser assembly including powder dispenser modules to dispense powder into respective cartridges in the cartridge tray;a sensor module including an array of sensor cells to sense respective fill states of the cartridges in the array of cartridges; anda control system to control the powder dispenser modules to simultaneously fill respective cartridges in response to the respective sensed fill states of the cartridges in the array of cartridges, wherein the sensor cells in the array of sensor cells individually sense the fill states of respective cartridges during simultaneous filling of the cartridges.2. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the sensor cells comprise weight sensor cells.3. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the cartridge tray is configured to support the cartridges in a two-dimensional array of rows and columns.4. Powder dispensing and sensing apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a powder transport system to deliver powder to the powder dispenser modules.5. Powder dispensing and sensing ...

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Номер записи: 15
11-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FILLING MUFFLERS WITH FIBROUS MATERIAL

Номер: US20180008996A1
Автор: Brandt Luc J.L.
Принадлежит: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC

Methods and systems for filling a muffler body with a fibrous material prior to completing assembly of the muffler body are disclosed. The muffler body is composed of two half shells and the fibrous material is injected between the shells by a filling nozzle. 130-. (canceled).31. A method of filling a muffler with a fibrous material , the muffler including a muffler shell having an inlet port and an outlet port , wherein the muffler shell comprises a first shell member and a second shell member , the method comprising:affixing the first shell member and the second shell member to one another to define an open portion and a closed portion, the open portion defining an opening sufficient to allow a filling nozzle to fit between the first shell member and the second shell member at the open portion;inserting the filling nozzle into the muffler shell through the open portion;introducing the fibrous material into the muffler shell through the filling nozzle;removing the filling nozzle from the muffler shell through the open portion; andclosing the open portion.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein a plurality of open portions are defined by affixing the first shell member and the second shell member to one another.33. The method of claim 32 , further comprising inserting a first filling nozzle into the muffler shell at a first location through a first open portion; andinserting a second filling nozzle into the muffler shell at a second location through a second open portion.34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the muffler includes a partition forming a first chamber and a second chamber within the muffler shell claim 33 ,wherein an outlet opening of the first filling nozzle is positioned within the first chamber, andwherein an outlet opening of the second filling nozzle is positioned within the second chamber.35. The method of claim 33 , wherein the fibrous material is introduced into the muffler shell through the first filling nozzle and the second filling nozzle ...

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Номер записи: 16
10-01-2019 дата публикации

MINIMAL AMOUNT DOSING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS, AND METHOD FOR MINIMAL AMOUNT POWDER DOSING METHOD

Номер: US20190009934A1
Автор: Dietrich, Jr. Frédéric
Принадлежит: Fydec Holding AG

A minimal-amount powder metering device () for pharmaceutical or chemical applications, for metering powder volumes of less than 1 cm, comprising a metering chamber () which is delimited by a surrounding wall () and which can be connected to a vacuum source () for suctioning powder in order to fill the metering chamber () with powder to be metered, filter means for retaining powder in the metering chamber () during a suctioning process being associated with the metering chamber (), including the filter means are formed by the surrounding wall () and including at least one suction opening () which serves to retain the powder in the metering chamber () and through which a vacuum can be applied to the metering chamber () is formed in the surrounding wall (). 11392833391213339. A minimal-amount powder metering device () for pharmaceutical or chemical applications , for metering powder volumes of less than 1 cm , comprising a metering chamber () which is delimited by a surrounding wall () and which can be connected to a vacuum source () for suctioning powder in order to fill the metering chamber () with powder to be metered , filter means for retaining powder in the metering chamber () during a suctioning process being associated with the metering chamber () , wherein the filter means are formed by the surrounding wall () and wherein at least one suction opening ( , ) which serves to retain the powder in the metering chamber () and through which a vacuum can be applied to the metering chamber () is formed in the surrounding wall ().213. The minimal-amount powder metering device () according to claim 1 , wherein a metering-chamber volume of the metering chamber () is less than 1 cmand/or can be limited to such a metering-chamber volume.311213. The minimal-amount powder metering device () according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one suction opening ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , has a free cross-sectional area whose inner width claim 1 , in at least one dimension claim 1 , is ...

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Номер записи: 17
10-01-2019 дата публикации

IMPROVEMENTS IN PACKAGING

Номер: US20190009942A1
Автор: HERMANS Henricus Jacobus Johannes, Reckin Shane Robert
Принадлежит: TECHNOPAK LIMITED

Disclosed is a system for, or method of, packaging a product within a packaging bag, wherein the packaging bag includes an inner liner and an outer liner. The method including the steps of marking the inner liner with a first marking unit, filling the bag with the product, and subsequently marking the outer liner with a second marking unit. The markings may be machine readable and/or randomly generated and stored in a database. The system may further include a machine reader, which is capable of accessing the database, and which is capable of reading the markings on the inner liner and/or the outer liner, to thus determine if an outer liner subsequently removed from an inner liner is/was the same outer liner associated with the same inner liner, at the time when the bag was filled and/or packaged. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag , said packaging bag including an inner liner and an outer liner , said method including the steps of:a) marking the inner liner with a first marking means,b) filling the bag with the product, 'wherein the marking on the inner liner and the marking on the outer liner are such that a person would be unable to match the inner liner with the outer liner, when viewing the markings on the inner and outer liners, after they have been separated.', 'c) marking the outer liner with a second marking means,'}26. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the method further includes the step of sealing the bag.27. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the marking on the inner liner is substantially the same as claim 25 , or identical to claim 25 , the marking on the outer liner.28. A method of packaging a product within a packaging bag as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the marking on the inner liner is different to the marking on the outer liner.29. A method of packaging a product within a packaging as claimed in claim ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Filling Capsules

Номер: US20180014999A1
Автор: Kirk Larimer
Принадлежит: Jennison Quality Components Inc

A magazine for use with an apparatus for filling capsules with at least one product, the magazine including a body, a first row of openings provided on a top portion of the body, a plurality of first passages extending parallel with a longitudinal axis of the body to a bottom portion of the body, one first passage in communication with each of the openings in the first row of openings, a second row of openings provided parallel to the first row of openings on the top portion of the body, and a plurality of second passages extending at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the body and through the body to the bottom portion of the body, one second passage in communication with each of the openings of the second row of openings.

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Номер записи: 19
28-01-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF FILLER PACKETS FOR SOLID FREEFORM FABRICATION

Номер: US20160023788A1
Автор: Bruck Gerald J., Kamel Ahmed
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A hopper () holds a metal and flux powder (). A filler tube () conveys the powder from the hopper. Compressed gas () is injected into the powder to fluidize and convey the powder through the filler tube. The hopper may be vibrated () to prevent clumping. A gas permeable envelope () surrounds the filler tube and is filled with powder as it moves off the end of the filler tube. The gas escapes from the permeable envelope. Feed mechanisms () may feed gas permeable sheets () over opposite sides of the filler tube. A seaming device (A-B, A-B) may seam the sheets along their edges to form the gas permeable envelope surrounding the filler tube. Closing () and cutting () machines close and cut the envelope, forming a packet () containing the powder. 1. An apparatus for production of a filler packet for additive manufacturing , the apparatus comprising:a hopper for holding a metal powder;a gas permeable envelope that is impermeable by the powder;a filler tube from the hopper inserted into the gas permeable envelope; anda gas source that provides a compressed gas to the hopper;wherein the powder flows from the hopper through the filler tube with the compressed gas, and the compressed gas escapes the envelope while the powder is retained by the envelope.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a vibration device on the hopper that fluidizes the powder.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a feed mechanism that draws the envelope distally over the filler tube and away from an open end of the filler tube as the envelope fills with the powder.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the envelope is formed from a gas permeable tube of sheet material surrounding the filler tube claim 3 , and further comprising a cutting and closure machine that closes a first end of the envelope before a filling thereof claim 3 , closes a second end of the envelope after the filling thereof claim 3 , and cuts the second end of the envelope away from the tube of sheet material.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 20
26-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR LOADING ITEMS INTO A CONTAINER-DEFINING SHEET

Номер: US20170021950A1
Автор: BOUTHIETTE Etienne
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A system for loading items into a container-defining sheet. The system includes a support for receiving the container-defining sheet, the support having a top surface provided with a number of apertures equal to the number of cavities embossed in the container-defining sheet. A support illumination board is positioned on a back portion of the support. The illumination board includes a plurality of evenly-spaced-apart support light indicators, each support light indicator being positioned substantially centrally with respect to a corresponding aperture of the support and adapted to back-illuminate one of the containers of the container-defining sheet upon placement of the container-defining sheet into the support. An illumination board controller controls operation of the support light indicators to indicate into which container of the container-defining sheet each item is to be loaded. An enclosure with drawers holding items to be put into the container-defining sheet is also disclosed. 1. A system for loading items into a container-defining sheet made of a plastic material , said container-defining sheet having a top surface comprising a given number of evenly spaced apart cavities embossed therein and defining a plurality of containers , the system comprising:a support for receiving the container-defining sheet, the support having a top surface provided with a number of apertures at least equal to the number of cavities embossed in the container-defining sheet, said apertures being positioned, shaped and sized to receive the containers defined by said cavities embossed in the container-defining sheet;a support illumination board positioned on a back portion of the support, the support illumination board comprising a plurality of evenly-spaced-apart support light indicators, each support light indicator being positioned substantially centrally with respect to a corresponding aperture of the support and each support light indicator being adapted to back-illuminate ...

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Номер записи: 21
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Packaging Cones

Номер: US20210024232A1
Автор: Giddings Christopher, Sunday Roger
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A system and method for dispensing cones comprises a cone filler control system; a cone stack feed tube that receives a cone stack; a roller drive motor; a roller coupled to the roller drive motor and that is located below the cone stack feed tube outlet, wherein the roller is rotated for a predefined duration by the roller drive motor when the roller drive motor is actuated by the cone filler control system; and a cone chute located below the roller and above a cone receptacle, wherein the roller rotates to draw the leading cone out from the cone stack feed tube outlet and into the cone chute inlet in response to actuation of the roller drive motor, and wherein the leading cone travels through the cone chute into the cone receptacle after the leading cone has entered into the cone chute. 1. A cone dispenser system , comprising:a cone filler control system; wherein the cone stack is defined by a cone stack feed tube inlet and a cone stack feed tube outlet,', 'wherein the cone stack feed tube inlet is configured to receive a stack of cones, and', 'wherein the stack of cones slides down the cone stack feed tube to the cone stack feed tube outlet:, 'a cone stack feed tube,'}a roller drive motor communicatively coupled to the cone filler control system, wherein the cone filler control system controls operation of the roller drive motor; wherein the roller is located below the cone stack feed tube outlet,', 'wherein the roller is fixed in a stationary position when the roller drive motor is not actuated by the cone filler control system,', 'wherein the roller is rotated for a predefined duration by the roller drive motor when the roller drive motor is actuated by the cone filler control system,', 'wherein a leading cone in the stack of cones is frictionally secured by the roller when the drive motor is not actuated so that the stack of cones is retained within the cone stack feed tube; and, 'a roller coupled to the roller drive motor,'} wherein the cone chute inlet is ...

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Номер записи: 22
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Packaging Cones

Номер: US20210024233A1
Автор: Giddings Christopher, Sunday Roger
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A system and method for adding smokable material into cone is provided. One embodiment receives input at a user input device from a user that specifies an amount of the smokable material that is to be dispensed by the auger load system into an empty cone; determines, at a cone filler control system, a determined duration based on the user specified amount of smokable material received in at user input device; communicates a control signal from the cone filler control system; and operates an auger drive motor to rotate an auger for the determined duration in response to the control signal so that a helical screw blade of the auger dispenses the user specified amount of smokable material out from a lower portion of a hopper containing the smokable material into an empty cone. 1. An auger load system that dispenses smokable material into an empty cone , comprising:a cone filler control system;an auger drive motor communicatively coupled to the cone filler control system, wherein the auger drive motor operates for a determined duration in response to a control signal that is communicated from the cone filler control system;a hopper configured to hold the smokable material, wherein the hopper has a hole in the lower portion of the hopper that is configured to dispense the smokable material;an auger extending through the hole in the lower portion of the hopper, wherein an outside diameter of a helical screw blade of the auger corresponds to a diameter of a rim of the hole in the lower portion of the hopper so that the smokable material in the hopper cannot pass between edges the helical screw blade and the rim; anda user input device that is configured to receive input from a user that specifies an amount of the smokable material that is to be dispensed into an empty cone;wherein the control system determines the determined duration based on the user specified amount of smokable material received in the user input, andwherein the auger drive motor operates to rotate the ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Slide measuring system for filling pouches and associated method

Номер: US20170029142A1
Автор: James D. Evans
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

Systems and methods for measuring tobacco for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to continuously communicate a vacuum to the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is configured to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas that overcomes the vacuum when the tube is in the second position.

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Номер записи: 24
31-01-2019 дата публикации

ARTICLE LOADING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190031375A1
Автор: MIYATA Haruo
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An apparatus includes a hopper, having a vent for articles, for storing articles; an arm connected to the vent of the hopper, for moving the position of the vent along with rotation around a rotating shaft, one end portion of the arm as an elongated member being connected to the rotating shaft extending in a horizontal direction; and a bag attachment portion including a bag support portion for supporting a bag into which articles are loaded, an attachment structure body for attaching an opening portion of the bag and a movable member for moving freely to a condition where the bag support portion is positioned at an appropriate inclined angle with respect to a horizontal direction. The vent of the hopper is adjustable to be positioned above the position of the opening portion of the bag supported when the arm and the bag attachment portion are moved. 1. An article loading apparatus , comprisinga hopper for storing articles, having a vent for the articles;an arm, which is an elongated member connected with the hopper, one end portion of the elongated member is connected to a rotating shaft extending in a horizontal direction, the arm rotates around the rotating shaft for moving the position of the vent of the hopper along with the rotation;a bag attachment portion including a bag support portion for supporting a bag into which an article is loaded, an attachment structure body for attaching the bag to fix the opening portion of the bag, and a movable member for moving the bag support portion for supporting the bag freely to a condition where the bag support portion has an appropriate inclined angle with respect to a horizontal direction; wherein,the vent of the hopper is adjustably positioned above the position of the opening portion of the bag which is supported at an appropriate inclined angle by the bag support portion, by moving the arm and moving the bag attachment portion.2. An article loading apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the vent of the hopper is ...

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Номер записи: 25
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Dosator Apparatus for Filling a Capsule with Dry Powder

Номер: US20180036253A1
Автор: LaVigne Kyle, Penachio Ernest D.
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The invention relates to a dosator which comprises a tapered elongate cavity; a stationary plunger disposed within the cavity; a removable mesh screen disposed between the stationary plunger and the bottom of the dosator; a dosator chamber defined between the mesh screen and the bottom of the dosator for receiving powder from a powder source and holding the powder until it is expelled into the capsule; at least one vacuum pump operably linked to the dosator and capable of drawing dry powder into the dosator chamber from a powder source, compacting the powder into a slug of powder having a predetermined bulk density; and at least one source of positive pressure operably linked to the dosator and capable of providing positive pressure to expel the powder slug from the dosator and methods of filling capsules. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said bulk density of the powder slug is between about 0.02 g/cmto about 0.05 g/cm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the capsule is a 00 size capsule.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein powder slug comprises between about 15 and 50 milligrams of powder.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the powder slug comprises between about 25 and 35 milligrams of powder.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one vacuum pump achieves a pressure of about −1 atmosphere (atm).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least two vacuum pumps achieve a pressure of about −1 atm.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the dosator chamber as measured at the mesh screen is between 0.280 and 0.315 inches.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the diameter of the dosator chamber as measured at the mesh screen is 0.286 inches.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bowl is filled with powder to achieve a bed height that is twice the stroke height of the dosator.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dosator fills a 00 capsule with about 25-50 mg of powder.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dosator fills the 00 capsule with at least 30 mg of ...

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Номер записи: 26
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Grain storage bag loader apparatus

Номер: US20160039545A1
Автор: Leroy B. Stumpe, Scott L. Schmidt
Принадлежит: Sioux Steel Co

A bag loader apparatus for filling an elongated bag may comprise a base assembly, and a bag interface assembly for removably mounting a bag thereon and forming a tunnel with a rear opening for fluid communication with the bag. A primary auger assembly has an output opening in communication with the tunnel of the bag interface assembly. In some embodiments, a bag mounting assembly may be configured to lift a bag onto the bag loader apparatus into a position for loading the bag by the apparatus. In some embodiments, a plurality of bag securing elements on the bag interface assembly may be configured to secure a portion of the bag to the bag interface assembly. In some embodiments, an auxiliary auger assembly carried on the base assembly may be configured to feed material into the primary auger assembly.

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Номер записи: 27
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for the two stage filling of flexible pouches

Номер: US20170036792A1
Автор: Olaf Clemens, R. Charles Murray
Принадлежит: Pouch Pac Innovations LLC, SN Maschinenbau GmbH

The apparatus, for filling a flexible pouch having a bottom end, an opposite top end, and a pair of side edges extending between the bottom and top end, includes a filling station, a supply of compressed purging gas, and a gas purging station. The filling station includes a feeder that dispenses an amount of product into the pouch. The gas purge station is positioned subsequent to the filling station and includes a pair of gas lances. Each of the pair of gas lances have an outlet to discharge the purging gas into the pouch. The pair of gas lances being moveable between an inserted position and a withdrawn position. In the inserted position the pair of gas lances are disposed within the pouch a predetermined distance above the amount of product, and in the withdrawn position the pair of gas lances are provided above the top end of the pouch.

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Номер записи: 28
24-02-2022 дата публикации

SELF-DRIVEN MODULAR SANDBAGGING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20220055779A1
Автор: CRUZ ROSA L., SOTERO ADALBERTO L
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A self-driven modular sandbagging device applicable to a dump-truck with a truck bed that defines a sand carrying volume, comprising: a replacing tailgate for the truck bed, capable of replacing the original regular tailgate of the dump-truck, at the lower inner end of the replacing tailgate an integral elongated housing is included, in free contact with the carrying volume of the truck bed, in the integral elongated housing an auger is rotatably installed; the auger is driven by a hydraulic motor located inside the housing, a hydraulic pump connected to the hydraulic motor is attached to the external side of the replacing tailgate, at one end of the housing a bag-filler nozzle is included. 1. A self-driven modular sandbagging device applicable to a dump truck with a truck bed that defines a sand carrying volume , comprising:a replacing tailgate for the truck bed, capable of replacing the original regular tailgate of the dump truck,at the lower inner end of the replacing tailgate, an integral elongated housing is included, in free contact with the carrying volume of the truck bed,in the integral elongated housing an auger is rotatably installed;the auger is driven by a hydraulic motor located inside the housing,a hydraulic pump connected to the hydraulic motor is attached to the external side of the replacing tailgate,at one end of the housing, a bag-filler nozzle is included.2. The self-driven modular sandbagging device of claim 1 , wherein the integral elongated housing has a cylindrical shape.3. The self-driven modular sandbagging device of claim 1 , wherein the integral elongated housing includes at least two inner supports on which the auger is rotatably mounted.4. The self-driven modular sandbagging device of claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic motor is installed at one end of the housing and the bag-filler nozzle at the opposite end.5. The self-driven modular sandbagging device of claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic pump is installed on a pump support linked to the ...

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Номер записи: 29
16-02-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC DOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20170042383A1
Автор: DU Haiming, Huang Jiandong, Jin Shuqiang, Wang Feng
Принадлежит: ZHUHAI UNITECH POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

An automatic dosing device is disclosed which comprises a frame on which are disposed a flavoring unit, a flavoring receiving unit and a control unit. The flavoring unit comprises a solid flavoring mechanism and a liquid flavoring mechanism, the solid flavoring mechanism comprising a solid flavoring module and a first drive device, the solid flavoring module being detachably connected to the first drive device, the liquid flavoring mechanism comprising a liquid flavoring module and a second drive device, the liquid flavoring module being detachably connected to the second drive device. Both the first and second drive devices are fixed on the frame and are connected with the control unit, respectively; the flavoring receiving unit receives flavorings from the solid flavoring mechanism and the liquid flavoring mechanism. 1. An automatic dosing device , comprising a frame on which are disposed a flavoring unit , a flavoring receiving unit and a control unit , the flavoring unit comprising a solid flavoring mechanism and a liquid flavoring mechanism , wherein:the solid flavoring mechanism comprises a solid flavoring module and a first drive device, the solid flavoring module being detachably drivingly connected to the first drive device, the first drive device being fixed on the frame and being communicatively connected with the control unit; wherein the solid flavoring module comprises a first flavoring bottle and a first base that are in communicative abutment with each other, a flavoring pushing device being provided in the first base and being detachably drivingly connected to the first drive device; wherein when driven by the first drive device, the flavoring pushing device delivers solid flavoring to an outlet of the solid flavoring mechanism;the liquid flavoring mechanism comprises a liquid flavoring module and a second drive device, the liquid flavoring module being detachably drivingly connected to the second drive device, the second drive device being fixed on ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-02-2020 дата публикации

POWDER PROVISIONING DEVICE FOR A POWDER DOSER

Номер: US20200047925A1
Автор: Hoepfer Jonas, Weigel Marco
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A powder provisioning device is for a powder doser, in particular for a tamping pin station. The powder provisioning device comprises a powder container, which can be driven in rotation, for receiving a powder bed, and a stationarily mounted smoothing device for the powder bed. The stationarily mounted smoothing device includes a stirring unit having at least one stirrer which projects into the interior of the powder container and can be driven in rotation. 1. A method of operating a powder provisioning device for a powder doser , the powder provisioning device having a powder container , which can be driven in rotation , for receiving a powder bed , and the powder provisioning device further having a stationarily mounted smoothing device for the powder bed , the stationarily mounted smoothing device including a stirring unit having at least one stirrer which projects into the interior of the powder container , the method comprising the step of:driving the at least one stirrer which projects into the interior of the powder unit in rotation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one stirrer has a vertically oriented axis of rotation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stirring unit has two interengaging stirrers which can be driven in opposite directions.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stirrer has at least one axial mixing element.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stirrer has at least one radial mixing element.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotating movement of the stirrer is coupled in a synchronized manner to a rotating movement of the powder container.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the powder doser is a tamping pin station.8. A powder provisioning device for a powder doser claim 1 , the powder provisioning device comprising:a powder container for receiving a powder bed;said powder container defining an interior and being configured to be driven in rotation in a first rotating movement;a stationarily mounted smoothing device for ...

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Номер записи: 31
13-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING INDIVIDUAL DOSING QUANTITIES VIA A DRUM DOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20200047926A1
Автор: Brecht Sven, Handel Bernhard, Hild Marcus
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A method is for producing individual dosing quantities of a powdered product via a drum dosing device. Individual masses of multiple ejected dosing quantities are sequentially determined. A mass mean value is formed and compared to a predetermined inner target mass range. If the mass mean value is inside the range, the level of the partial vacuum acting on the dosing opening in the filling position remains unchanged, and the above formation of a mass mean value begins anew. If the mass mean value is outside the range, an adapted partial vacuum is ascertained such that in the case of excessively low mass mean value, the level of the partial vacuum is increased, and in the case of excessively high mass mean value, the level of the partial vacuum is decreased. The adapted partial vacuum is applied to the dosing opening in the filling position. 1. A method for producing individual dosing quantities of a powdered product via a drum dosing device , wherein the drum dosing device includes a product supply , a dosing drum , and a measuring device for the mass determination of the dosing quantities , wherein the dosing drum defines at least one dosing opening on a peripheral side thereof , wherein the at least one dosing opening is delimited on an inner side via a filter element and a partial vacuum can be applied thereto through the filter element , the method comprising the steps of:in a filling position, filling the at least one dosing opening with a partial quantity of the powdered product from the product supply;in the filling position, applying the partial vacuum to the at least one dosing opening through the filter element, wherein a dosing quantity of the powdered product forms in the at least one dosing opening;rotating the dosing drum until the at least one dosing opening filled with the dosing quantity is located in an ejection position in which the dosing quantity is ejected out of the at least one dosing opening;further rotating the dosing drum until the emptied ...

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Номер записи: 32
27-02-2020 дата публикации

A lifting apparatus for a packaging system, a packaging system with said lift and methods of operating said system to install a feed device to or to remove a feed device from a packaging machine

Номер: US20200062435A1
Автор: Lee Vine
Принадлежит: Ishida Europe Ltd

There is provided a lifting apparatus (16) comprising a lifting frame (16a) configured to be mechanically coupled to a packaging machine (12), and configured to couple with a feed device (14), wherein the lifting frame (16a) is configured to translate, M raise and lower the feed device (14) relative to the packaging machine (12), and a packaging system comprising a packaging machine (12) with said lifting apparatus (16) wherein said packaging machine (12) is configured to detachably couple to a feed device (14), wherein the mass of the packaging machine (12) acts to counterbalance at least a portion of the mass of the feed device (14) whilst the feed device (14) is being translated, raised or lowered relative to the packaging machine (12). There is further provided methods of operating said packaging system for installing to and removing from the packaging machine (12) the feed device (14).

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Номер записи: 33
08-03-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR FILLING AND COILING BARRIER TUBES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20180065763A1
Автор: Nienberg Kurt
Принадлежит: Ulterior Products, LLC

A vertically oriented barrier filling assembly for filling barrier tubing with a filling material and coiling filled barriers is disclosed. The barrier filling assembly includes a barrier filling device positioned above a barrier receiving device. The barrier filling device includes a coiler hopper that funnels the filling material to a barrel. An auger situated in the barrel includes a shaft and a fighting, with rotation of the auger feeding the filling material to empty barrier tubing attached to the barrel. Filled barriers are coiled on a vertically adjustable floor of the barrier receiving device as the barrier tubing is filled by moving the coiler hopper and/or the barrel in an orbital path. A system for filling and coiling barriers includes a supply hopper, the assembly, a processing station, and one or more conveyors, the system having a process flow from the storage hopper to the assembly to the processing station. 1. A barrier tube filling assembly comprising:a suspension element;a coiling surface having a vertical axis; anda material conduit that includes a feeder section at a dispensing end of the material conduit, the material conduit being coupled with the suspension element such that the feeder section is suspended above the coiling surface in a substantially vertical orientation, and the dispensing end being movable in an orbital path relative to the vertical axis.2. The assembly of further including an auger having a substantially cylindrical shaft and a fighting claim 1 , the auger being at least partially disposed within the feeder section such that the auger can rotate in the material conduit around an axis of rotation at least partially defined by the cylindrical shaft claim 1 , and the auger being oriented such that the fighting is positioned below the cylindrical shaft.3. The assembly of wherein the fighting has an axial length not greater than one-third of an axial length of the feeder section.4. The assembly of further including a beater bar ...

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Номер записи: 34
24-03-2016 дата публикации

VACUUM CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VACUUM FILLING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160083120A1
Автор: BOUTHIETTE Etienne
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A vacuum filling assembly for filling the cavities of packaging with objects is described. The filling assembly has a handle which can be gripped by a user so as to manually operate the filling assembly. The filling assembly also has a hose which receives suction. A valve is used to control the suction applied to the objects, and is operable between a retain and release configuration. The filling assembly also has at least one prong which is in fluid engagement with the hose so that an object is retained at the end of the prong when the valve is in the retain configuration, and so that the object can be released into the cavities of the packaging when the valve is in the release configuration. An improved valve design facilitates control of the vacuum and helps release excess pills that can be retained by a single prong. 2. The improved filling assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the second and third valves are separate two-way valves selected from the group comprising ON/OFF valves and proportional valves.3. The improved filling assembly according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of the two-way valves is a proportional valve having an adjustable 0%-100% opening that is adjusted as a function of a size of the object being manipulated by the filling assembly.4. The improved filling assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the third valve opens simultaneously upon actuation of the first controller and closing of the second valve.5. The improved filling assembly according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , upon actuation of the first controller claim 1 , the third valve opens a period of time after closure of the second valve and wherein the period of time between closure of the second valve and opening of the third valve after actuation of the first controller is about 0.5 seconds.6. The improved filling assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a relief valve fluidly connected to the suction source for protecting the hose against extreme pressure gradients.7 ...

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Номер записи: 35
25-03-2021 дата публикации

Tablet Counter and Packaging Module and Associated Method

Номер: US20210086934A1
Автор: Burkett, Clukey, Holley Vincent E., JR. Jeffrey L., JR. WILLIAM F., Winters John A.
Принадлежит: Aylward Enterprises, LLC

A tablet counter and packaging module including a rotary disc with tablet apertures spaced thereabout, the tablet apertures configured to receive a tablet; a negative pressure system configured to retain the tablets in the tablet apertures; ejection devices to selectively eject one or more of the tablets from the corresponding tablet apertures; a plurality of ejection receptacles configured to collect the tablets ejected by the ejection devices; an inspection system operably engaged with the rotary disc and at least one of the ejection devices, the inspection system being configured to analyze tablets retained within the tablet apertures to determine if one or more tablet characteristics associated with the tablet; and the ejection devices configured to eject the tablet from a tablet aperture based on the determined at least one tablet characteristic. 1. A tablet counter and packaging module comprising:a. a rotary disc rotatable in a rotational direction about a first axis extending through a center thereof, the rotary disc comprising tablet apertures spaced about a peripheral surface of the rotary disc, each of the tablet apertures being configured to receive a tablet from a plurality of tablets disposed adjacent to the peripheral surface of the rotary disc;b. a negative pressure system operably engaged with the rotary disc and in fluid communication with one or more of the tablet apertures, the negative pressure system configured to apply a negative pressure to the one or more tablet apertures so as to retain the tablets therein as the rotary disc rotates about the first axis;c. a plurality of ejection devices, each ejection device being operably engaged with the rotary disc and configured to be in communication with the tablet apertures thereof at a respective angular position so as to selectively eject one or more of the tablets from the corresponding tablet apertures outwardly at the respective angular position of the ejection device;d. a plurality of ejection ...

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Номер записи: 36
30-03-2017 дата публикации

FILLING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE FILLING LEVEL MEASUREMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE SAUSAGE PRODUCTION

Номер: US20170088295A1
Автор: Staudenrausch Martin
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a filling machine and a method for filling of filling medium, in particular for the production of sausages with a hopper for accommodating filling medium, a conveyer for supplying the filling medium and a filling element, in particular a filling tube, as well as a device for measuring the filling level in the hopper. The device for measuring the filling level comprises a radar sensor. 1. A filling machine for filling of filling medium for the production of sausages having a hopper for accommodating the filling medium , a conveyer for supplying the filling medium to a filling element , where the filling element is a filling tube , as well as a device for measuring a filling level in the hopper , wherein the device for the filling level measurement comprises a radar sensor.2. The filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein the hopper is at least in sections conically tapered downwards and comprises an upper edge claim 1 , whereby the radar sensor is arranged in an area above the upper edge.3. The filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein the hopper comprises a cover claim 1 , whereby the radar sensor is arranged in an area inside the cover.4. The filling machine according to claim 3 , wherein the radar sensor is arranged at an opening in a bottom of the cover.5. The filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein the radar sensor is arranged such that its longitudinal axis A is oriented perpendicularly to a horizontal plane.6. The filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein the radar sensor is arranged such that its longitudinal axis A lies inclined at about an angle of <90° to 30° to a horizontal plane.7. The filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein the radar sensor is arranged such that its longitudinal axis A lies inclined at about an angle <90° to 40° to a horizontal plane.8. The filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein the radar sensor is eccentrically arranged.9. The filling machine according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 37
19-04-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PACKAGING LOOSE PRODUCT

Номер: US20180105295A1
Автор: Barry Smith S., CRAWFORD Danielle R., Rinehart Steven R.
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

A method of filling packaging with pouches of product comprises conveying a plurality of spaced apart chutes along a first feed path. Each chute is loaded with pouches of product at a chute loading station. Erect boxes are conveyed along a second feed path to a chute unloading station wherein the second feed path is substantially parallel to the first feed path at the chute unloading station. The pouches of product are transferred from the chutes into interior spaces of the erect boxes at the chute unloading station as the chutes move along the first feed path and the erect boxes move along the second feed path. The chutes are returned to the chute loading station to be filled with pouches of product. 1. A method of filling packaging with pouches of product , comprising:conveying a plurality of spaced apart chutes along a first feed path;loading each chute with pouches of product at a chute loading station;conveying erect boxes along a second feed path to a chute unloading station wherein the second feed path is substantially parallel to the first feed path at the chute unloading station;transferring the pouches of product from the chutes into interior spaces of the erect boxes at the chute unloading station as the chutes move along the first feed path and the erect boxes move along the second feed path; andreturning the chutes to the chute loading station to be filled with pouches of product.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transporting cups loaded with pouches of product along a third feed path to the chute loading station, wherein the third feed path is substantially parallel to and above the first feed path at the chute loading station; anddumping pouches of product into open tops of respective chutes aligned beneath the cups at the chute loading station to load each chute as the chutes move along the first feed path and the cups move along the third feed path.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein transferring the pouches of product includes ...

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Номер записи: 38
28-04-2016 дата публикации

Systems and methods for forming dual layer water soluble packets

Номер: US20160114914A1
Автор: Andreas Kepinski, Thomas McLenithan
Принадлежит: Multi-Pack Chicago LLC, Multi-Pak Solutions LLC

A method of forming dual layer water soluble packets is described. The method includes drawing a base film into a cavity of a mold, drawing air through openings in the base film, metering an amount of a first product of a first color onto the base film in the cavity, metering an amount of a second product of a second color onto the amount of the first product, and, sealing a lid film to the base film.

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Номер записи: 39
16-04-2020 дата публикации

INTRAVESICAL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH RETENTION FRAME AND DRUG TABLETS

Номер: US20200113817A1
Автор: Larrivee-Elkins Cheryl, Lee Heejin
Принадлежит:

Intravesical drug delivery devices that include a device body, a number of solid drug tablets, and a retention frame. The device body includes a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen. The drug tablets is positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and the retention frame is positioned in the retention frame lumen. 1. An intravesical drug delivery device comprising:a device body comprising (i) a drug reservoir tube that defines a drug reservoir lumen, and (ii) a retention frame tube that defines a retention frame lumen;a plurality of tablets which comprise a drug, the tablets positioned in the drug reservoir lumen; anda retention frame positioned in the retention frame lumen,wherein the drug tablets are uniform in size and shape and tall enough to retain their orientation once loaded in the drug reservoir lumen, but short enough to provide enough interstices so that the device can flex or move along its length.2. The intravesical drug delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the drug reservoir tube and the retention frame tube are longitudinally aligned and coupled together along their lengths.3. The intravesical drug delivery device of claim 2 , wherein the drug reservoir tube and retention frame tube are formed together of at least one elastomeric material in an extrusion or molding process.4. The intravesical drug delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the drug reservoir tube comprises an aperture in a sidewall of the drug reservoir tube claim 1 , the aperture being configured to release the drug following at least partial solubilization of the plurality of the drug tablets.5. The intravesical drug delivery device of claim 4 , wherein the aperture is located on a side of the drug reservoir tube that opposes a side on which the retention frame tube is located.6. The intravesical drug delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the device body and the retention frame are elastically deformable together between a relatively lower profile shape for intravesical insertion ...

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Номер записи: 40
25-04-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND MACHINES FOR FILLING FLEXIBLE TUBULAR-BAG PACKAGES

Номер: US20190118981A1
Автор: Kuss Gerhard
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a tubular-bag machine and to a method for continuous or intermittent production of tubular-bag packages () which are filled with a product () in a tubular-bag machine () of this kind, the tubular-bag machine () comprising a screw-type metering device () in which a metering screw (OS) can be driven to rotate relative to a metering tube () for metering the product (), and a compactor () by means of which the product () can be compacted by applying a vacuum and sucking out gas being provided ahead of, behind or within the metering tube (), the compactor () comprising a suction bushing which is permeable to gas through fine pores and which extends coaxially with the metering tube (), and at least part of the die suction bushing being surrounded by a vacuum chamber. By applying a vacuum, the pores of the suction bushing can be cleaned. 2. The method according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 28', '33, 'the blowing phases (, ) are each executed after a regular number of work cycles, in particular during each work cycle.'}3. The method according to claim 1 ,characterized in thatthe blowing phases are each executed after lapse of a predefined process time.4. The method according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 27', '29', '30', '15, 'the effective vacuum during the suctioning phases (, , ) is measured using a pressure sensor ().'}5. The method according to claim 4 ,characterized in that{'b': 17', '26', '28', '33', '15, 'the process parameters during blowing of the suction bushing () are changed during the blowing phases (, , ) as a function of vacuum values measured using the pressure sensor ().'}6. The method according to claim 5 ,characterized in that{'b': 26', '28', '15, 'the duration of the blowing phases (, ) is changed as a function of the vacuum values measured using the pressure sensor ().'}7. The method according to claim 5 ,characterized in that{'b': '15', 'the pressure level in the blowing phases is changed as a function of ...

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Номер записи: 41
16-04-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR METERING FILLING MATERIAL

Номер: US20200115072A1
Автор: Boehringer Walter, Runft Werner, Schlipf Jens, Wick Wolfgang
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for filling containers with filling material in powder form, comprising: at least one metering wheel (); a metering chamber (); at least one container () for discharging into the metering chamber () a filling material () to be metered; at least one filter () which is mounted on the metering chamber (), the filter () being non-permeable to the filling material () and permeable to a gaseous medium; at least one feed () for the gaseous medium, to influence the filling material () to be metered in the metering chamber () by means of the gaseous medium via the filter (), at least one transport means () being provided to displace the filter () such that a new region of the filter () reaches the underside of the metering chamber (). 129282827212828362828362146362128284336362828a,ba,ba,ba,ba,b. A device for filling a receptacle with filling material , the device comprising at least one metering wheel () , at least one metering chamber () , at least one container () for delivering the filling material () to be metered into the metering chamber () , at least one filter () , which is arranged on the metering chamber () , wherein the filter () is configured to be non-permeable to the filling material () and to be permeable for a gaseous medium , at least one feeder () for the gaseous medium , in order to act , by means of the gaseous medium , via the filter () , upon the filling material () to be metered into the metering chamber () , the device further comprising at least one transport means () for displacing the filter () such that a further region of the filter () reaches an underside of the metering chamber ().23629. The device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the filter () is displaceable in a radial and/or axial direction with respect to an axis of rotation of the metering wheel ().34436. The device as claimed in and further comprising at least one tensioning means () for tensioning the filter ().4434748. The device as ...

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Номер записи: 42
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Spear Center Filler Apparatus

Номер: US20200115084A1
Автор: Berger Thomas G., Ragoza Ryan Timothy, Stephens George, Wall Robert
Принадлежит: Solbern Inc.

Exemplary embodiments are directed to an apparatus for filling a central open space in a jar. The apparatus includes a base, an indexing station including a magazine, a blade, and a first actuator, a filling station including cartridges, and a second actuator. The magazine is rotatably mounted to the base. The platform of the cutting station is configured to receive a whole cucumber at a loading area and is incrementally indexed to reposition the whole cucumber from the loading area to a cutting area above the blade. The first actuator is configured to urge the whole cucumber through the blade and cut the whole cucumber into spears. The spears drop into and are held by one of the cartridges. The second actuator is configure to push at least one of the spears out from the cartridge into the central open space of the jar. 1. An apparatus for filling a central open space of a container , comprising:a base;an indexing station including a magazine, a blade, and a first actuator, the magazine rotatably mounted to the base;a filling station including one or more cartridges; anda second actuator;wherein the magazine is configured to receive a whole cucumber at a loading area of the indexing station and is configured to be incrementally indexed to reposition the whole cucumber from the loading area to a cutting area above the blade;wherein the first actuator is configured to urge the whole cucumber through the blade to cut the whole cucumber into a plurality of spears; andwherein at least one of the plurality of spears drop into and are held by at least one of the one or more cartridges of the filling station, and the second actuator is configured to push at least one of the spears out from the cartridge into a central open space of a container.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the magazine is rotatably disposed within a housing.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the indexing station includes a top cover that covers a partial radial portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 43
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Packaging apparatus for handling pills and associated method

Номер: US20200115088A1
Автор: James Terwilliger, Jeffrey Burkett, Jonathan Fahey, Vincent Holley
Принадлежит: Aylward Enterprises LLC

A packaging apparatus and method for depositing pills into a series of containers is provided. A cylindrical rotary slat is rotatable about a first axis and comprises radially inward and outward portions, the radially outward portion defining pill apertures for receiving pills therein at a first angular position. A negative pressure system is configured to apply a negative pressure to the pill apertures to retain the pills therein. Two ejection devices are in communication with the pill apertures at a second angular position and a third angular position of the rotary slat to eject the respective pills outwardly from the pill apertures. A plurality of collection mechanisms is disposed adjacent to the radially outward portion about the second and third angular positions, and is configured to collect the pills ejected from the pill apertures and to direct the pills toward the respective series of containers for deposition therein.

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Номер записи: 44
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Filling system for a container for solid particles

Номер: US20210155423A1
Автор: Bernard Poussin, Guillaume Poussin
Принадлежит: Crealyst Group SAS

The invention relates to a filling system (1) for a container for storing solid particles, comprising a distribution device (5) for solid particles for receiving and selectively distributing the solid particles towards a dispensing device (7), and comprising at least one divider element (11), the dispensing device (7) comprising at least one scattering element (13) for homogeneously filling the container with solid particles, the divider element (11) being rotatably mounted about an axis substantially parallel to the direction of flow of the stream of solid particles in order to allocate any defect in the flow of the solid particles in the distribution device (5).

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Номер записи: 45
27-05-2021 дата публикации

LOADING DEVICE FOR PARTICULATE MATERIAL

Номер: US20210155425A1
Автор: HÖJER Thomas
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a loading device for loading particulate material, comprising a body with a first opening and a second opening, wherein a gasket is arranged at the first opening. The present invention also relates to a mixing device with a loading device according to the invention and a method of loading particulate material using the loading device according to the invention. 1. A loading device for loading particulate material , comprising a body with a first opening and a second opening , wherein a gasket is arranged at the first opening.2. The loading device according to claim 1 , further comprising an element claim 1 , wherein the gasket is arranged between the body and the element.3. The loading device according to claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a lip claim 1 , which forms the boundary around the first opening.4. The loading device according to claim 3 , wherein the element is attached to the body via the lip.5. The loading device according to claim 1 , wherein the gasket is flexible and comprises rubber claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , cork claim 1 , neoprene claim 1 , nitrile rubber and/or polytetrafluoroethylene.6. The loading device according to wherein the body is attached to an exhaust pipe.7. The loading device according to claim 6 , further comprising a T-joint with two top openings inside the loading device and a bottom opening outside the loading device claim 6 , wherein the bottom opening is attached to the exhaust pipe.8. The loading device according to claim 7 , wherein the T-joint is located in the top half of the body under a lip claim 7 , which forms a boundary around the first opening.9. The loading device according to claim 7 , wherein the top section of the T-joint is attached to the body claim 7 , with the two openings directed to the sidewall of the body.10. The loading device according to claim 1 , wherein a spike protrudes through the first opening.11. The loading device according to claim 1 , wherein a second ...

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Номер записи: 46
12-05-2016 дата публикации

INHALATION COMPOSITION FILLING METHOD

Номер: US20160129207A1
Автор: CELIK DEVRIM, Mutlu Onur, Özölmez Levent, Turkyilmaz Ali
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical powder compositions used by means of inhalation devices. The present invention more particularly relates to a filling method which provides an ideal volume and density for the compositions used in inhalation devices and delivers a desired amount of a fine particle dose to the patient. 1. A filling method of an inhaler composition , characterized in that a compositionhaving a bulk density ranging from 0.48 to 0.56 g/L, a compressed density ranging from 0.78 to 0.92 g/L, and a d(50) particle size ranging from 30 to 50 μm, andcomprising 0.2 to 1.7% by weight of salmeterol with a d(50) particle size distribution ranging from 1 to 3 μm and 0.2 to 17.0% by weight of fluticasone with a particle size distribution ranging from 1 to 3 μm,1 to 20% by weight of fine particle lactose with a d(50) particle size ranging from 2 to 10 μm, and 80 to 99% by weight of coarse particle lactose with a d(50) particle size ranging from 50 to 120 μm, is taken into a reservoir by applying a vacuum of 900 mBar to 0.01 mBar and then stopping the applied vacuum and transferring the composition into the blister cavity.2. The filling method of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 , wherein said reservoir is provided on a cylinder.3. The filling method according to claim 1 , wherein said cylinder comprises additional reservoirs.4. The filling method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition taken into the reservoir under vacuum effect is filled in two parts into a blister or capsule.5. The filling method according to claim 1 , wherein the bulk density of the composition is 0.50-0.55 g/L.6. The filling method according to claim 1 , wherein the compressed density of the composition is 0.80-0.90 g/L.7. The filling method according to claim 1 , wherein the vacuum force is preferably between 500 mBar and 80 mBar claim 1 , more preferably between 400 mBar and 100 mBar. The present invention relates to pharmaceutical powder compositions ...

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Номер записи: 47
09-05-2019 дата публикации

Dispensing device for arrangement in the format tube of a tubular bag machine

Номер: US20190135460A1
Автор: Gunter Brueck, Volker Dersch
Принадлежит: Rovema GmbH, Rovena GmbH

The invention relates to a dispensing device ( 40 ) for being disposed in the forming tube ( 42 ) of a tubular bag machine ( 01 ) for the portioned dispensation of a flowable, in particular powdery, product ( 46 ), having at least one screw conveyor ( 43 ) discharging the product ( 46 ), said screw conveyor ( 43 ) protruding into a screw tube ( 41 ) with its longitudinal axis and being able to be rotationally driven by a drive, and having a flow barrier ( 45 ) fastened at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ), the amount of the product ( 46 ), which trickles down when the screw conveyor ( 43 ) is stopped, being able to be reduced by the flow barrier ( 45 ), at least one first receiving contour being provided at the flow barrier ( 45 ), and at least one second receiving contour being provided at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ), and a locking bolt being able to be inserted into and/or pushed through the first receiving contour and second receiving contour when disposing the flow barrier ( 45 ) at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ) in order to fixate the flow barrier ( 45 ) between the locking bolt and the two receiving contours at the lower end of the screw tube ( 41 ) in a form-fit manner.

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Номер записи: 48
07-05-2020 дата публикации

High-Speed Container Filling with Reduced Cross-Contamination

Номер: US20200140123A1
Автор: Doherty Thomas, Hansen Niels Erik
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A medical dispensing system with dispensing and pathway components, each of which includes a plurality of dispensers and pathways, respectively. The dispensing and pathway components are controlled to minimize contamination between the items being dispensed. Both the dispensing and pathway components have arcs around which the dispensers and pathways are arranged. 1. A medical dispensing system comprising:a filling area where medication is dispensed into containers;a pathway component comprising a plurality of pathways that include a first pathway, the first pathway being associated with a first medication; anda dispensing component comprising a plurality of dispensers that include a first dispenser containing the first medication, the dispensing component being rotatable to selectively position the first dispenser in the filling area, the first dispenser dispensing the first medication as a result of both the first dispenser and the first pathway being located in the filling area.2. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing component is circular and the plurality of dispensers are disposed along the periphery of the dispensing component.3. The medical dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the pathway component is circular and the plurality of pathway are disposed along the periphery of the pathway component.4. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the pathway component comprising a pathway holding position outside the filling area.5. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the dispensing component comprising a dispenser holding position outside the filling area.6. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the first dispenser claim 1 , as a result of the first dispenser being located outside of the filling area claim 1 , being configured to prevent dispensing the first medication.7. The medical dispenser of claim 1 , the first dispenser claim 1 , as a result of the first pathway being located outside the filling area claim 1 , being configured to prevent dispensing the ...

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Номер записи: 49
17-06-2021 дата публикации

MICRO-AUGER POWDER FILLING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210179300A1
Автор: CHOU Zhiwei, GARCIA Dean
Принадлежит:

A syringe filling system includes a syringe, a powder source, a funnel, a rotatable auger, and a motor. The syringe has a dispensing end and a barrel chamber. The funnel is configured to hold powder from the powder source. The rotatable auger is positioned within the funnel and is configured to transport powder from the funnel through the dispensing end of the syringe to fill the barrel chamber of the syringe with a predetermined quantity of powder. Additionally, the motor is configured to rotate the auger to cause powder to be transported from the funnel to the syringe. 1. A syringe filling system comprising:a syringe having a dispensing end and a barrel chamber;a powder source;a funnel configured to hold powder from the powder source;a rotatable auger positioned within the funnel, wherein the auger is configured to transport powder from the funnel through the dispensing end of the syringe to fill the barrel chamber of the syringe with a predetermined quantity of powder; anda motor configured to rotate the auger, wherein rotation of the auger causes powder to be transported from the funnel to the syringe.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing end includes a luer tip.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the powder is configured to seal a wound.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the powder is a hemostatic powder.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the funnel has an outlet end having an inside diameter claim 1 , the auger having a filling portion with an outside diameter claim 1 , the outside diameter being smaller than the inside diameter.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the funnel is configured to present powder to the auger.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auger has a conveying portion claim 1 , a transition portion claim 1 , and a filling portion.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the conveying portion has a first diameter and the filling portion has a second diameter claim 7 , the second diameter small than the first diameter.9. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 50
28-08-2014 дата публикации

Powder or granular material feeding apparatus

Номер: US20140238536A1
Автор: Masaru Kumakura
Принадлежит: Furukawa Mfg Co Ltd, KAMAKURA ENGINEERING Ltd

A powder or granular material feeding apparatus includes a guide cylinder having a plurality of gas suction holes that guides gas in an interior thereof to an outside, a filter provided on a portion of the guide cylinder where the gas suction holes are formed, a gas feed unit configured to feed inert gas, an auger including a revolving shaft positioned in the guide cylinder and a blade provided on the revolving shaft, and an suction device. The revolving shaft includes a gas feed channel configured to guide the inert gas and a gas feed port configured to allow the inert gas to eject therefrom to cause the powder or granular material to contain the inert gas. The suction device sucks the gas in the guiding cylinder to the outside of the guide cylinder.

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Номер записи: 51
07-06-2018 дата публикации

A product dispenser and a method of dispensing a flowable product

Номер: US20180155069A1
Автор: Niels Ulrik Lund Thrane
Принадлежит: Cabinplant International AS

The present invention relates to a method and a product dispenser comprising a tank for storing a flowable product and a conveyor for conveying storage containers along a longitudinal direction from an entry position to an exit position. The product dispenser further comprises a dosing mechanism extending in the longitudinal direction above the conveyor. The dosing mechanism comprises an inner cylindrical part and an outer cylindrical part enclosing and sealing against the inner cylindrical part. The inner cylindrical part defines a circumferential groove and a helically shaped groove extending between the entry position and the exit position. The outer cylindrical part defines an elongated opening extending in the longitudinal direction and an inlet opening for establishing a fluid path from the tank via the circumferential groove and the helically shaped groove to the elongated opening. The inner cylindrical part is rotatable for dispensing the flowable product into the storage containers.

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Номер записи: 52
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Machine to Manufacture Cartridges for Electronic Cigarettes

Номер: US20190152627A1
Автор: GHIOTTI Roberto Claudio Franco, NEGRINI Stefano
Принадлежит:

A machine to manufacture cartridges for electronic cigarettes comprising a casing made of plastic material inside which a quantity of powdered tobacco is contained; the machine is provided with a drum which receives an orderly mass of empty casings, and feeds them to a filling station in which a quantity of powdered tobacco is inserted into each empty casing and a filling unit which is arranged in correspondence to the filling station for feeding a quantity of powdered tobacco inside each empty casing from above; the filling unit is provided with a first hopper for the collection of powdered tobacco and a plurality of discs among which a first disc defining a bottom wall of the first hopper; wherein, between the first disc and a second disc a plurality of compartments is defined, each designed to contain the quantity of powdered tobacco to be inserted into a respective casing from above; and wherein the first disc and the second disc are mobile relative to one another, so as to vary the volume of the compartments and the quantity of powdered tobacco contained inside them.

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Номер записи: 53
14-06-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FASCINES

Номер: US20180162563A1
Автор: Lischkowitz Henner, Roess Thomas
Принадлежит:

A device and a method for producing fascines in particular straw-fiber fascines, coconut-fiber fascines, wood-fiber fascines, and hemp-fiber fascines are provided. The device comprises a plurality of conveyor screws for conveying fibrous material such as straw fibers, coconut fibers, wood fibers, or hemp fibers, in a tubular element for filling the fibrous material into a tubular net. Moreover, the device comprises a distributor box. The distributor box has an interior space having an infeed opening for infeeding the fibrous material, and one or a plurality of base-side openings. The base-side openings herein serve for in-feeding fibrous material from the distributor box to the conveyor screws. 1. A device for producing fascines , said device comprising:a plurality of conveyor screws in each case for conveying fibrous material in a tubular element for filling the fibrous material into tubular nets; anda distributor box, wherein the distributor box has an interior space having an infeed opening for infeeding the fibrous material, and at least one base-side opening, wherein the opening serves for infeeding fibrous material from the distributor box to the conveyor screws.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the distributor box has a predefined minimum height which is dependent on the number of conveyor screws and has a height of at least 3 or 3.5 meters in the case of a number of 4 conveyor screws claim 1 , or a height of at least 4 or 4.5 meters in the case of a number of 5 conveyor screws.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the distributor box has one or a plurality of distributor cams and/or one or a plurality of conveyor belts which are preferably fastened to at least one wall in the interior space of the distributor box claim 1 , wherein the distributor cams and/or the conveyor belts are disposed in such a manner so as to distribute fibrous material that is infed through the infeed opening to the interior space of the distributor box in the ...

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Номер записи: 54
14-06-2018 дата публикации

STRAW FILLING DEVICE AND MACHINE COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20180162564A1
Автор: BEAU Christian, LOUVIOT Thierry, SCHMITT Eric
Принадлежит:

The straw () filling device comprises a casing body having a cavity () in which the needle () of a nozzle () is placed. The needle is inserted into the straw tube () received in the cavity. The casing body is attached to a carriage separately from the needle. The cavity comprises a distal opening located on the distal end side of the needle, a proximal opening located on the proximal end side of the needle, and a longitudinal opening extending from the distal opening to the proximal opening, thus enabling placement and removal of the needle in and out of the cavity in a direction transverse to the direction of the needle and preventing an adult finger accessing the distal end of the needle. The machine comprises a device of this type and a conveyor () designed to keep the straw tube in a filling position during each cycle. 1117011121212113. A device for filling straws () for packaging a predetermined dose of liquid-based substance () , each said straw () comprising a thin tube () of predetermined dimensions , said device () comprising a mounting () for holding the tube () of a straw () in a predetermined filling position and a lateral assembly () comprising:{'b': 7', '9', '12', '7', '12', '7', '9, 'a nozzle () movable between a withdrawn position and an advanced position, which is provided with a needle () configured to be inserted into an end portion of the tube () held in filling position when the nozzle () is in advanced position, and configured to be out of the tube () held in filling position when the nozzle () is in withdrawn position, said needle () comprising a pointed distal end; and'}{'b': 10', '7, 'a carriage () on which is mounted said nozzle (), to drive it between said withdrawn position and said advanced position;'}{'b': 3', '40', '43', '9', '12', '9', '7', '40', '10', '9', '43', '59', '9', '58', '9', '57', '59', '58', '59', '58', '57', '9', '43', '9', '9, 'characterized in that said lateral assembly () comprises an encasing body () having a housing ...

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Номер записи: 55
30-05-2019 дата публикации

Device for the metered filling of a drinking straw with a filling material

Номер: US20190159617A1
Автор: Elke Sternberger-Ruetzel, Michael ROEHRLE, Philipp GAUS
Принадлежит: HARRO HOFLIGER VERPACKUNGSMASCHINEN GMBH

A device for the metered filling of a drinking straw with a filling material includes a material store as a storage container for the filling material. An opening is present in the base of the material store, the opening discharging from above into a compressed air channel. A closure device is provided for sealing the compressed air channel relative to the material store. At least one receiving unit is present for receiving at least one drinking straw, so that the at least one drinking straw is able to be positioned with its upper edge region on the end of the compressed air channel on the air outlet side.

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Номер записи: 56
30-05-2019 дата публикации

DOSING DEVICE FOR FEEDING INFUSION PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190161216A1
Автор: GEMINIANI Simone, RIVOLA SAURO
Принадлежит: I.M.A. INDUSTRIA MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE S.P.A.

A dosing device for feeding infusion products including a dosing drum rotating about an axis and positioned between a continuous strip of filter material, movable along a feed direction, and a primary hopper for containing a primary infusion product; the dosing drum has a plurality of radial chambers for receiving a first dose of primary infusion product from the primary hopper and for releasing the first dose of primary infusion product above the strip of filter material; the device also includes an independent dosing unit of a secondary product including controlled release elements configured for depositing a second dose of secondary product to define a mixed dose of primary product and secondary product. 1. A dosing device for feeding infusion products , comprising a dosing drum rotating about an axis; the dosing drum being positioned between a continuous strip of filter material , movable along a feed direction , and a primary hopper for containing a primary infusion product; the dosing drum having a plurality of radial chambers each configured for receiving a quantity of primary product forming a first dose at the primary hopper and , respectively , releasing the first dose above the continuous strip of filter material , in such a way as to form a succession of first doses , equidistant from each other , along the continuous strip of filter material , the radial chambers being movable in rotation at the primary hopper , whilst they receive the first dose and above the continuous strip of filter material whilst they release the first dose;wherein it comprises an independent dosing unit for feeding a secondary aromatising or sugar product designed to define a second dose and positioned downstream of the first doser relative to the feed direction of the continuous strip of filter material; the independent dosing unit having controlled release elements configured for placing the second dose at least partly on a corresponding first dose deposited on the continuous ...

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Номер записи: 57
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for metering of loose objects, such as granular objects, powders, or capsules

Номер: US20140263408A1
Автор: Robert Amiss
Принадлежит: HAUNI MASCHINENBAU GMBH

A volumetric metering device includes a hopper adapted to hold a supply of granular material, the hopper having an outlet; a rotating wheel located in communication with the outlet, the rotating wheel having an outer periphery and a plurality of metering cavities distributed around the outer periphery, each metering cavity having an open bottom portion; and a plurality of metering valves located around the outer periphery of the rotating wheel with each metering valve located in registry with one of the metering cavities. Each metering valve is movable between a loading position wherein the metering valve blocks the open bottom portion of the metering cavity, and an unloading position wherein the granular material dispenses from the metering cavity through the metering valve. Other features and related methods are also described.

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Номер записи: 58
02-07-2015 дата публикации

Slide measuring system for filling pouches and associated method

Номер: US20150183532A1
Автор: Herbert Carrington Longest, JR., Jarrod W. Chalkley, Jeremy J. Straight, Leah A. Meyers, Tamika S. MURRELL, Travis M. Garthaffner
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

Systems and methods for metering a granular material for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is structured and arranged to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is structured and arranged to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas when the tube is in the second position.

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Номер записи: 59
21-06-2018 дата публикации

POWDER SUPPLY DEVICE

Номер: US20180173135A1
Автор: TODA Toru
Принадлежит:

A powder supply device including: a powder fluidizing unit which blows air into the powder in the tank to fluidize the powder; a powder supply path forming member which forms a powder supply path in which one end is the ejection port and the other end is an inflow port connected to the tank, wherein the fluidized powder flows into the inflow port so as to be ejected from the ejection port through the powder supply path; an air blower which blows air toward the powder that is about to flow into the inflow port; and a hardware processor, wherein the hardware processor is capable of executing supply flow rate control of controlling a powder ejection amount from the ejection port according to an air blowing amount by the air blower by controlling the air blowing amount. 1. A powder supply device which ejects a powder stored in a tank from a predetermined ejection port to supply the powder , the powder supply device comprising:a powder fluidizing unit which blows air into the powder in the tank to fluidize the powder;a powder supply path forming member which forms a powder supply path in which one end is the ejection port and the other end is an inflow port connected to the tank, wherein the powder in the tank which is fluidized by the powder fluidizing unit flows into the inflow port so as to be ejected from the ejection port through the powder supply path;an air blower which blows air toward the powder that is about to flow into the inflow port; anda hardware processor, whereinthe hardware processor is capable of executing supply flow rate control of controlling a powder ejection amount from the ejection port according to an air blowing amount by the air blower by controlling the air blowing amount.2. The powder supply device according to claim 1 , whereinthe air blower is capable of blowing an air blowing amount which makes the powder ejection amount from the ejection port be zero, andthe hardware processor is capable of executing supply stop control of stopping ...

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Номер записи: 60
28-06-2018 дата публикации

FILLING NOZZLE

Номер: US20180178931A1
Автор: OHTA Masato, SENO Tetsuya
Принадлежит: SHIBUYA CORPORATION

A filling nozzle provided with a filling cylinder, an air-injection cylinder, and an air-supply unit. The filling cylinder is configured such that an auger rotates about the axis thereof to discharge powder through an opening provided at the lower end of the filling cylinder. The air-injection cylinder is fitted to the exterior of the filling cylinder to form an annular space between the filling cylinder and the air-injection cylinder. The air-supply unit supplies air in the annular space. A tip portion of the air-injection cylinder extends downward below the opening and has an air-discharge mouth formed in a tapered shape such that the tip portion has a diameter smaller than that of the opening. 1. A filling nozzle comprising:a filling cylinder, in which an auger rotates about the axis thereof to discharge powder through an opening provided at the lower end of the filling cylinder;an air-injection cylinder fitted to the exterior of the filling cylinder to form an annular space between the filling cylinder and the air-injection cylinder; andan air-supply unit supplying air in the annular space;the air-injection cylinder having a tip portion that extends downward below the opening and has an air-discharge mouth formed in a tapered shape such that the tip portion has a diameter smaller than that of the opening.2. The filling nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein an inner surface of the air-discharge mouth is coated with a water-repellant layer.3. The filling nozzle according to claim 1 , further comprising a lifting unit for raising and lowering the air-injection cylinder relative to the filling cylinder claim 1 , the lifting unit lowering the air-injection cylinder such that the tip of the air-injection cylinder is inserted into a container when the filling cylinder discharges powder from the opening to supply the powder into the container.4. The filling nozzle according to claim 2 , further comprising a lifting unit for raising and lowering the air-injection ...

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Номер записи: 61
28-06-2018 дата публикации

UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINING ELEMENTS OF SINGLE-USE CAPSULES FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES

Номер: US20180178936A1
Автор: CASTELLARI Pierluigi, REA DARIO
Принадлежит:

Described is a unit for filling containing elements () of single-use capsules () with a dose () of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line () for transporting containing elements (); a station (SR) for filling the containing elements () with a dose () of product which comprises: at least a first containing seat (S) designed to receive a dose () of product; a substation (ST) for forming the dose () provided with a device () for releasing a predetermined quantity of product defining the dose () inside the first containing seat (S), the release device () comprising a hopper () and at least one rotary element () having a helical profile which extends between a first end and a second end, configured to rotate about a respective axis (X) of rotation; a drive and control unit () configured to drive the rotary element () according to a speed of rotation variable as a function of an angular position of the first end of the rotary unit (). 1. A filling unit for filling containing elements of single-use capsules with a dose of product for extraction or infusion beverages , comprising:a line for transporting the containing elements extending along a first movement path and provided with a plurality of supporting seats for the containing elements arranged in succession along the first movement path;a station for filling the above-mentioned containing elements with a dose of product;wherein the filling station comprises:at least a first containing seat designed to receive a dose of product;a substation for forming the dose inside the at least one first containing seat located at a region for forming the dose and provided with a device for releasing within the at least one first containing seat a predetermined quantity of product which defines the dose, the release device comprising a hopper and at least one first rotary element, associated with the hopper and having a helical profile which extends between a first end and a second end, the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-07-2015 дата публикации

Solid drug tablets for implantable drug delivery devices

Номер: US20150190347A1
Автор: Burleigh M. Hutchins, Iii, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins, Heejin Lee, Karen Danielle Daniel
Принадлежит: Taris Biomedical LLC

A drug dosage form is provided in the form of a solid tablet which is greater than 50% by weight the local anesthetic agent. The local anesthetic agent may be selected from the group consisting of an aminoamide, an aminoester, and a combination thereof. The drug tablet may be in the form of a mini-tablet which is greater than 70 wt % drug, with the balance being excipient. For example, the anesethetic agent may include lidocaine, in a salt or base form, combined with binder and lubricant excipients. Implantable drug delivery devices including the tablets are also provided, e.g., one or more of the drug tablets may be contained in a biocompatible housing. The drug tablets may be substantially cylindrical with flat end faces, and the device may have from 10 to 100 drug tablets aligned in the housing with the flat end faces of adjacent tablets abutting one another.

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Номер записи: 63
07-07-2016 дата публикации

Methods for Intravesical Drug Delivery and Methods and Systems for Loading Devices with Drug Tablets

Номер: US20160193456A1
Автор: Larrivee-Elkins Cheryl, Lee Heejin
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods are provided for loading a drug delivery device. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning one or more solid drug units upstream of the drug delivery device; and driving the drug units into the drug delivery device with a flow of pressurized gas. The systems and methods may be used to load a drug delivery device that includes a device body, a number of solid, compressed drug tablets, and a retention frame. The device body includes a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen. The number of solid, compressed drug tablets is positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and the retention frame is positioned in the retention frame lumen. 1. A method for administration of a drug into the urinary bladder of a patient , the method comprising:deploying into the urinary bladder of the patient a drug delivery device which comprises (i) elastic walls defining a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen, (ii) a plurality of solid drug tablets positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and (iii) a retention frame positioned in the retention frame lumen, the retention frame comprising a shape memory material set in a coiled retention shape, wherein the device is elastically deformable between a relatively lower-profile shape to permit insertion of the device through the patient's urethra and a relatively higher-profile coiled shape for retention of the device within the patient's urinary bladder; and thenreleasing solubilized drug from the device into the patient's urinary bladder.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein urine enters the drug reservoir lumen in vivo and dissolves the solid drug tablets to produce the solubilized drug.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the releasing of the solubilized drug comprises dispensing the solubilized drug out of the drug reservoir lumen through one or more apertures in the elastic walls claim 1 , driven by osmotic pressure in the drug reservoir lumen.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elastic walls defining ...

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Номер записи: 64
06-07-2017 дата публикации

FRICTION ACTIVATED GROUND COFFEE DOSING DISPENSER

Номер: US20170188755A1
Автор: WALLIS JOHN PATTON
Принадлежит:

A friction active ground coffee dispenser comprising a ground coffee reservoir, a dispensing base and a dispenser. The dispenser may be a rotary dispenser or a slide dispenser. The dispenser further comprises a reservoir that may be scaled to dispense ground coffee into a single serve pod, filter, or other grounds holding devices such as an espresso portafilter. 112.-. (canceled)13. A friction activated ground coffee dispenser comprising:a ground coffee reservoir coupled to a dispensing base;the dispensing base having a receiving opening, a dispensing opening, and a dispenser cavity;a dispenser having a dispenser reservoir coupled to the dispensing base within the dispenser cavity wherein an opening of the dispenser reservoir is aligned with the receiving opening in a first state and an opening of the dispenser reservoir is aligned with the dispensing opening in a second state; andthe dispenser is configured to provide frictional forces on ground coffee within the ground coffee reservoir upon a transition between the first state and second state.14. The friction activated ground coffee dispenser of wherein the dispenser is further configured to dispense ground coffee through the dispensing opening into a receptacle.15. The friction activated ground coffee dispenser of wherein the receptacle is a single serve coffee pod claim 14 , a coffee filter claim 14 , or an espresso portafilter.16. The friction activated ground coffee dispenser of wherein the dispenser is configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the dispenser cavity such that in a first rotational state the opening on the dispenser reservoir faces the receiving opening and is configured to receive ground coffee and in second rotational state such that the opening on the dispenser reservoir faces the dispensing opening and is configured to dispense ground coffee through the dispensing opening.17. The friction activated ground coffee dispenser of wherein the dispenser is configured to translate along a ...

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Номер записи: 65
11-06-2020 дата публикации

VACUUM APPARATUS FOR FILLING BULK CONTAINERS

Номер: US20200180794A1
Автор: Gale Brock A., Towne Clinton Scott, Williamson Randall L.
Принадлежит: TMT Vacuum Fillers, LLC

A bulk container vacuum filing system includes a base portion and movable portion. The bulk container vacuum filing system serves to position and maintain a bulk container within a chamber, seal the interior of the chamber, dispense material into the bulk container, and draw a vacuum or create positive pressure within the chamber and/or the bulk container during at least a portion of the dispensing process. Base portion of the bulk container vacuum filing system includes a vacuum source and a material supply line along with electronic controls and sensors for operating and monitoring the filling process. The moveable portion include a support structure for supporting the bulk container, such as a bulk bag, in the proper place. 1102023. A vacuum filling machine () for packing a finely divided particulate material into a bulk bag () having a filing spout () , the machine comprising:{'b': 202', '210', '250', '210', '250', '202, 'a vacuum chamber () formed from a first portion () and a second portion () connected to one another, wherein each of said first portion () and said second portion () forms at least one sidewall of said vacuum chamber ();'}{'b': 122', '202, 'a vacuum source () for drawing a vacuum within the vacuum chamber ();'}{'b': 256', '252', '258', '22', '20, 'a support framework () at least partially within the second portion (), including at least two attachment means () for supporting the hanging loops () of the bulk bag ();'}{'b': 260', '250', '202', '23', '20, 'an opening () in the second portion () of vaccum chamber () for receiving the filling spout () of the bulk bag ();'}{'b': 240', '126', '240', '260, 'a bag filling head () in fluid communication with a material supply line () for providing the particulate material, the bag filling head () configured to cover and seal the opening ();'}{'b': 250', '252', '252', '212, 'i': c', 'a, 'wherein the second portion () includes a distal sidewall (), a top wall () and at least one open side when extended ...

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Номер записи: 66
12-07-2018 дата публикации

Packaging Station And Method Of Operating A Packaging Station

Номер: US20180194498A1
Автор: Michels John Joseph
Принадлежит:

An apparatus includes a product metering device, first and second container preparation systems, and a controller. The product metering device is configured to dispense a product. The first and second container preparation systems are configured to dispense first and second containers, respectively, for receiving the product from the product metering device. The first and second container preparation systems include first and second severed container material transporting devices, respectively, operable to transport the first and second containers, respectively, from the first and second container preparation systems, respectively, to the product metering device. The controller simultaneously controls (i) one of the first container preparation system and the second container preparation system to prepare one of the first container and the second container, and (ii) the product metering device to dispense the product into the other of the first container and the second container. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a product metering device configured to dispense a product;a first container preparation system configured to dispense a first container for receiving the product from the product metering device, the first container preparation system having a first transporting device operable to transport the first container from the first container preparation system to the product metering device;a second container preparation system configured to dispense a second container for receiving the product from the product metering device, the second container preparation system having a second transporting device operable to transport the second container from the second container preparation system to the product metering device; anda controller that simultaneously controls (i) one of the first container preparation system and the second container preparation system to prepare one of the first container and the second container, and (ii) the product metering device to dispense ...

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Номер записи: 67
06-08-2015 дата публикации

YARN PACKAGING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150217877A1
Автор: Schumann David W.
Принадлежит: NIVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.

Included are apparatus and methods for preparing a yarn package for a small portion of yarn that provides substantially uniform tension on removal. The method includes providing an amount of yarn up to two pounds which is introduced to a small package with vacuum applied at the bottom of the container and vibration to assist yarn uniform packing of the yarn. 1. A method for providing a yarn package comprising:(a) providing an amount of yarn greater than zero up to about two pounds;(b) passing a first end of said yarn through a yarn guide to a narrow end of a first air diffuser and through said first air diffuser to a wide end adjacent to a hollow extension portion,(c) passing said first end of said yarn through said hollow extension portion adjacent to a first opening of a hollow yarn container;(d) passing said first end of said yarn through said yarn container and attaching said first end of said yarn to a second opening of said yarn container, wherein porous media is present at said second opening of said yarn container;(e) applying vacuum to a narrow end of a second air diffuser, wherein a wide end of said second air diffuser is adjacent to said second opening of said yarn container; and(f) applying vibration to said yarn.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said yarn container has a cross section selected from round claim 1 , square claim 1 , regular polygon and irregular polygon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said yarn guide comprises a material selected from ceramic claim 1 , metal claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said yarn guide is a ceramic eyelet.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said yarn package has a removal tension that is substantially uniform and which introduces no surge in tension.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said yarn has a density from about 600 denier to about 10 claim 1 ,000 denier.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said yarn package comprises a polymer selected from the group ...

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Номер записи: 68
25-06-2020 дата публикации

Pressure-tight storage vessel containing a liquid

Номер: US20200198813A1
Автор: Alexander KOWTUN, Bianca Huth, Frank Mollenhauer, Lars Koschinat, Winfried Stoecker
Принадлежит: EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG

A pressure-tight storage vessel contains a liquid, has an elongated main body rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis of symmetry, and forms, at least partially, a rotationally symmetrical hollow space in which the liquid is substantially received, wherein the main body is terminated at its bottom side by a base. Furthermore, at its top side, the storage vessel has an opening which is closed off in a pressure-tight manner by a closure, has a plurality of reinforcement elements, which bears against the main body at the outside, which extends parallel to the axis of symmetry of the main body, and arranged rotationally symmetrically about the axis of symmetry of the main body. In each case between adjacent reinforcement elements, respective externally exposed wall sections of the main body are formed, and the composition of the exposed wall sections permits a pressure-tight insertion by at least two hollow needles.

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Номер записи: 69
23-10-2014 дата публикации

PACKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FILLING OPEN SACKS

Номер: US20140311623A1
Автор: WEHLING Mark
Принадлежит: HAVER & BOECKER OHG

Packaging machine and method for filling open-mouth bags comprising a filling spout, wherein by way of a motion oriented upwardly relative to the filling spout an open-mouth bag can be appended to the filling spout. A dosing device and a weighing device are provided for weighing a pre-defined quantity of a product intended for bagging. A volume flow control device is provided to control during the filling process a strength of the volume flow into the open-mouth bag in dependence on the time. The volume flow control device comprises a filling element and a control device to control during the filling process a strength of the volume flow into the open-mouth bag in dependence on the filling process so as to keep the top bag wall of the open-mouth bag substantially free of product intended for bagging. The filling element serves as a dosing device to transport the product intended for bagging from a dispensing silo into the open-mouth bag. The weighing device is configured as a gross-weighing device to determine during the filling process a measure for the weight filled into the open-mouth bag. A compactor is operated during the filling process. 11245425242527. Packaging machine () for filling open-mouth bags () comprising at least one filling spout () having at least one filling opening () , wherein by way of a motion oriented upwardly relative to the filling spout () an open-mouth bag () can be appended to the filling spout () , wherein a dosing device () and a weighing device () are provided for weighing a pre-defined quantity of a product () intended for bagging ,{'b': 45', '47', '2, 'and wherein a volume flow control device () is provided to control during the filling process a strength of the volume flow () into the open-mouth bag (),'}characterized in{'b': 45', '46', '7', '47', '2', '46', '24', '48', '2', '25', '49', '2', '19, 'that the volume flow control device () comprises a filling element () and a control device () to control during the filling process a ...

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Номер записи: 70
11-08-2016 дата публикации

DRUG CASSETTE AND DRUG PACKAGING DEVICE

Номер: US20160229564A1
Автор: Koike Naoki, YOSHINA Katsunori
Принадлежит: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a drug cassette having a compact configuration which allows for drugs to be fed out one at a time using a first rotating body and a second rotating body, and also provide a drug packaging device. The following are arranged within a cassette main body of said drug cassette: a cylindrical body that accommodates the drugs; a first rotating body that is disposed on a bottom surface side of the cylindrical body, the first rotating body being rotatable around a first rotating shaft; and a second rotating body that is disposed on an outer periphery of an opening in the cylindrical body, the second rotating body being rotatable around a second rotating shaft. At least one drive unit, disposed in a remaining space within the cassette main body, to rotate and drive the first rotating body and the second rotating body. 1. A drug cassette comprising:a cylindrical body arranged in a cassette main body for accommodating drugs,a first rotating body arranged on a bottom surface side of the cylindrical body in the cassette main body, and capable of rotating around a first rotating shaft; anda second rotating body arranged on an outer periphery of an opening part of the cylindrical body in the cassette main body, and capable of rotating around a second rotating shaft; whereina drive unit for rotating and driving at least the first rotating body and the second rotating body, said driving unit is arranged in a surplus space in the cassette main body.2. The drug cassette according to further comprising:a height regulator for regulating the height of the drugs to be conveyed by the second rotating body; whereina drive mechanism for moving the height regulator is arranged in the surplus space of the cassette main body.3. The drug cassette according to claim 1 , further comprising:a width regulator for regulating the width of the drugs to be conveyed by the second rotating body; whereina drive mechanism for moving the width regulator is arranged ...

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Номер записи: 71
11-08-2016 дата публикации

UNIT AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINING ELEMENTS OF SINGLE-USE CAPSULES FOR EXTRACTION OR INFUSION BEVERAGES

Номер: US20160229570A1
Автор: CASTELLARI Pierluigi, REA DARIO, Rubbi Emanuele
Принадлежит:

Described is a unit for filling containing elements () of single-use capsules () for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line () for transport of containing elements () designed to contain a dose () of product; a station (SR) for filling the containing elements () comprising: at least a first containing seat (S) designed to receive a dose (); a substation (ST) for forming a dose () inside the first containing seat (S); at least a second containing seat (S) designed to receive the dose () from the first containing seat (S); a substation (ST) for transferring the dose () from the first containing seat (S) to the second containing seat (S); devices () for moving the first containing seat (S) between the forming substation (ST) and the transfer substation (ST) and vice versa; a substation (ST) for releasing the dose () from the second containing seat (S) to a containing element (); further devices () for moving the second containing seat (S) between the transfer substation (ST) and the release substation (ST) and vice versa. 240411aa. The filling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first rotating element () comprises an element () having a helicoidal profile with a first end and a second end claim 1 , the feeding flow of product going from the second to the first end claim 1 , and the product being released inside the at least one first containing seat (S) at the first end.3411a. The filling unit according to claim 2 , wherein the first end of the element () having a helicoidal profile is arranged at an entry zone of the dose forming region (R).4440a. The filling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the axis of rotation (X) of the at least one first rotating element () is horizontal.5440a. The filling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the axis of rotation (X) of the at least one first rotating element () is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane.6640538b. The filling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the release device () further ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-08-2018 дата публикации

POWDERY-MATERIAL FEEDING DEVICE AND POWDERY-MATERIAL FEEDING METHOD

Номер: US20180229462A1
Автор: KITAMURA Naoshige, SHIMADA Satoshi
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A powdery-material feeding device is configured to feed a powdery material to a compression-molding machine configured to obtain a molded product by filling a die bore with the powdery material and to compress the powdery material with punches. The powdery-material feeding device includes a detector configured to detect a biologically-originated foreign matter mixedly contained in the powdery material to be fed to the compression-molding machine, and a controller configured to control to remove the powdery material mixedly containing the biologically-originated foreign matter detected by the detector to avoid feeding of the powdery material mixedly containing the biologically-originated foreign matter to the compression-molding machine, or to control to stop the feeding of the powdery material to the compression-molding machine. 1. A powdery-material feeding device configured to feed a powdery material to a compression-molding machine configured to obtain a molded product by filling a die bore with the powdery material and to compress the powdery material with punches , the powdery-material feeding device comprising:a detector configured to detect a biologically-originated foreign matter mixedly contained in the powdery material to be fed to the compression-molding machine; anda controller configured to control to remove the powdery material mixedly containing the biologically-originated foreign matter detected by the detector to avoid feeding of the powdery material mixedly containing the biologically-originated foreign matter to the compression-molding machine, or to control to stop the feeding of the powdery material to the compression-molding machine.2. The powdery-material feeding device according to claim 1 , the powdery-material feeding device being further configured to feed the compression-molding machine with mixed powdery materials containing at least two types of powdery materials claim 1 , 'another detector configured to measure a mixing degree of the ...

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Номер записи: 73
01-08-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING POWDERS

Номер: US20190233140A1
Автор: RAPPARINI Gino
Принадлежит:

The present document presents a system and a method for packaging powders in containers (S) through a hopper (T) and a first tube (TC) connected to the hopper (T). Air is sucked both in the area of the first tube and in the area of the hopper. The powder is then drawn directly from inside the hopper thus keeping the flow rate and the degree of compacting of the system constant. Moreover, the powder sucked inside the first tube is thus compacted and can be conveyed compacted towards the outlet. In this way it is possible to control the dosing of the product exiting from the system with high precision. 1. System for packaging powders comprising:a hopper adapted for receiving the powders and a first tube comprising an inlet connected to said hopper, wherein said first tube internally comprises a screw conveyor configured so as to rotate about an axis inside said first tube so as to convey the powders towards an outlet of said first tube,wherein said first tube is made of filtering material and is arranged inside a second tube so as to make a gap between said first tube and said second tube, said gap being configured so as to be able to be sealed; wherein said second tube comprises a first opening configured to be able to suck air from said gap and from said hopper.2. System for packaging powders according to claim 1 , wherein said first opening is positioned close to the inlet of said first tube claim 1 , for example a first distance from the inlet of said first tube less than half of ire a total length of said first tube claim 1 , preferably less than ⅓ of the total length of said first tube claim 1 , even more preferably less than ¼ of the total length of said first tube.3. System for packaging powders according to claim 1 , wherein said first opening is connected to a vacuum pump.4. System for packaging powders according to claim 1 , wherein said second tube further comprises a second opening configured to be able to blow air inside said gap.5. System for packaging ...

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Номер записи: 74
01-09-2016 дата публикации

Medicine Filling Apparatus

Номер: US20160251094A1
Автор: Kanemoto Hirotsugu, TAKAHAMA Makio
Принадлежит:

Provided is a medicine filling apparatus used for filling a medicine container with solid medicines, the medicine filling apparatus including: a medicine housing unit configured to house the medicines; a plurality of rotors configured to eject the medicines from the medicine housing unit by rotating; a medicine guide path configured to guide the medicines ejected from the medicine housing unit by the plurality of rotors to the medicine container; a drive unit configured to rotationally drive the plurality of rotors; and a control unit configured to control the drive unit. 1. A medicine filling apparatus used for filling a medicine container with solid medicines , comprising:a medicine housing unit configured to house the medicines;a plurality of rotors located within the medicine housing unit and configured to eject the medicines from the medicine housing unit by rotating;a medicine guide path configured to guide the medicines ejected from the medicine housing unit by the plurality of rotors to the medicine container;a drive unit configured to rotationally drive the plurality of rotors; anda control unit configured to control the drive unit.2. The medicine filling apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a detection unit configured to detect the medicines passing through the medicine guide path, whereinthe control unit controls the drive unit based on detection signals from the detection unit so that, when the cumulative number of the medicines passing through the medicine guide path from the start of filling the medicine container has reached a specific number close to the designated number that has been designated in advance as the number of the medicines with which the medicine container is filled, one of the plurality of rotors can eject the medicines while the other rotor cannot eject the medicines.3. The medicine filling apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit controls the drive unit based on detection signals from the detection ...

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Номер записи: 75
01-09-2016 дата публикации

Medicine Filling Apparatus

Номер: US20160251095A1
Автор: Kanemoto Hirotsugu, TAKAHAMA Makio
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Provided is a medicine filling apparatus used for filling a medicine container with solid medicines, including: a medicine housing unit configured to house the medicines and having a plurality of medicine outlets configured to eject the housed medicines; a rotor located within the medicine housing unit, having a plurality of temporary medicine housing units configured to temporarily house the medicines, and configured to move the medicines housed in the plurality of temporary medicine housing units to the plurality of medicine outlets by rotating; a medicine guide path configured to guide the medicines ejected from the plurality of medicine outlets to the medicine container; and a drive unit configured to rotationally drive the rotor. 1. A medicine filling apparatus used for filling a medicine container with solid medicines , comprising:a medicine housing unit configured to house the medicines and having a plurality of medicine outlets configured to eject the housed medicines;a rotor located within the medicine housing unit, having a plurality of temporary medicine housing units configured to temporarily house the medicines, and configured to move the medicines housed in the plurality of temporary medicine housing units to the plurality of medicine outlets by rotating;a medicine guide path configured to guide the medicines ejected from the plurality of medicine outlets to the medicine container; anda drive unit configured to rotationally drive the rotor.2. The medicine filling apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an outlet cover provided for each of the plurality of medicine outlets except one medicine outlet and configured to be movable between a position to open the medicine outlet so that the medicines can be ejected and a position to close the medicine outlet so that the medicines cannot be ejected.3. The medicine filling apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a detection unit configured to detect the medicines passing through the ...

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Номер записи: 76
08-09-2016 дата публикации

Uniform-Distribution Filling Mechanism for Medicinal Powder

Номер: US20160256354A1
Автор: CHEN Xu Zhan, DING Jin Jin, HUANG Yi Xing, LI Jun Guo, Su Hong, SU Jie, YING Jun Yong
Принадлежит: ZHEJIANG HUASHILI MACHINERY CO., LTD.

A uniform-distribution filling mechanism for medicinal powder includes a metering disk, a powder storage ring, and a lateral powder blocker. One end of the blocker is provided with a pointed tip, and the other end thereof is provided with a sloping stage. The middle portion of the metering disk is provided with a support shaft, said shaft and the blocker being connected one to the other by means of a support arm. Medicinal powder enters via the pointed tip of the blocker, is evenly agitated, exits via the sloping stage of the blocker, and is evenly dispensed. Thus, the powder is able to enter one side of the blocker and come out the other side thereof such that the powder is evenly dispensed and then uniformly distributed onto the metering disk. This ensures that powder holes of a same group on the metering disk are filled with medicinal powder uniformly and with precision, thereby ensuring that capsules are filled uniformly and consistently with medicinal powder, thus increasing the success rate when filling capsules. 122-. (canceled)23. A uniform-distribution filling mechanism for medicinal powder , which is adapted for a capsule filling machine , comprising:a metering disk;a powder storage ring having a containing chamber for storing the medicinal powder, wherein said metering disk is contained in said containing chamber; anda lateral powder blocker, wherein said lateral powder blocker extends from one side of said powder storage ring to another side thereof and is axially connected to said metering disk.24. The uniform-distribution filling mechanism claim 23 , as recited in claim 23 , wherein said lateral powder blocker has a pointed tip and a sloping stage claim 23 , wherein said pointed tip and said sloping stage are respectively provided at two sides of said lateral powder blocker claim 23 , wherein said pointed tip is for stirring the medicinal powder evenly and said sloping stage is for uniformly distributing medicinal powder on said metering disk.25. The ...

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Номер записи: 77
06-09-2018 дата публикации

Roll-off Transport Barrel with Gravity, Vacuum, and Pneumatic Loading and Unloading

Номер: US20180251291A1
Автор: Markham Gary R.
Принадлежит: The Modern Group, Ltd.

A barrel is capable of vacuum loading and unloading, gravity unloading and loading, and pneumatic unloading. A roll-off skid is coupled to the barrel. 1. An apparatus comprising:a barrel capable of vacuum loading and unloading, gravity unloading and loading, and pneumatic unloading; anda roll-off skid coupled to the barrel.2. The apparatus of wherein the barrel comprises: a port side having a port-side v-shaped edge,', 'a starboard side having a starboard-side v-shaped edge,', 'an upper concave section front edge, and', 'an upper concave section rear edge;, 'an upper concave section having [ an upper v-shaped edge coupled to the port-side v-shaped edge of the upper concave section,', 'a lower v-shaped edge, and', 'a port convex section between the upper v-shaped edge and the lower v-shaped edge of the port convex baffle,, 'a port convex baffle having, an upper v-shaped edge coupled to the starboard-side v-shaped edge of the upper concave section,', 'a lower v-shaped edge, and', 'a starboard convex section between the upper v-shaped edge and the lower v-shaped edge of the starboard convex baffle,, 'a starboard convex baffle having, 'a middle convex section front edge, and', 'a middle convex section rear edge,, 'a middle convex section havinga lower trough section coupled to the lower v-shaped edge of the port convex baffle and the lower v-shaped edge of the starboard convex baffle and having a lower trough section front edge and a lower trough section rear edge;a front cap coupled to the upper concave section front edge, the middle convex front edge and the lower trough section front edge;a rear cap coupled to the upper concave section rear edge, the middle convex rear edge and the lower trough section rear edge; anda plurality of openings.3. The apparatus of comprising an outer shell that encloses the upper concave section and the middle convex section and through which the lower trough section extends.4. The apparatus of wherein the lower trough section comprises: ...

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Номер записи: 78
24-09-2015 дата публикации

FORM, FILL AND SEAL APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING ONE-WAY VALVES TO FLEXIBLE PACKAGES

Номер: US20150266596A1
Автор: Beer Jeffrey Scott
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Disclosed are apparatus and methods for producing bags filled with a flowable particulate material from a continuous tube of flexible material. The apparatus includes a one-way valve application station having a valve applicator mechanism and a cutting and heating mechanism configured for movement with the bag through the apparatus. The valve applicator mechanism holds a one-way valve for insertion within the bag as the bag is moved through the apparatus. The cutting and heating mechanism is configured to be moved in unison with the valve applicator mechanism to cooperate with it to cut a vent hole in the bag at the valve and to weld the valve to the bag. Then the valve applicator mechanism and the cutting and heating mechanism are moved to apply another one-way valve to another filled bag and the bag with the valve secured thereto is sealed. The resulting sealed bag is suitable for stable palletization. 1. Apparatus for producing a bag filled with a flowable particulate material , said apparatus having plural stations one of which being a valve applicator station , said at least one of said stations being configured to form a bag from a continuous tube of flexible material and for introducing the flowable particulate material into the bag to produce a filled bag having an open mouth , said apparatus being configured for moving said filled bag along a path through said valve application station , said valve application station comprising a valve applicator mechanism and a cutting and heating mechanism , said valve applicator mechanism and said cutting and heating mechanism each being configured for movement along said path in synchronism with the movement of the bag along said path , said valve applicator mechanism being configured for holding a one-way valve thereon and being configured to be moved with respect to the bag for insertion within the bag as the bag is moved along said path to dispose the one-way valve against a portion of the interior of the bag , said ...

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Номер записи: 79
07-10-2021 дата публикации

Method And System For Producing Sterile Solution Product Bags

Номер: US20210309398A1
Автор: Beauquet Julien, Cazzini Karl Hans, Kircher Joseph John, White James Mitchell
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A method for producing sterile solution product bags includes positioning a manifold assembly onto a filling machine. The manifold assembly includes a plurality of bags, a first filter, and a connection line in fluid communication with the first filter. Each of the plurality of bags includes a bladder and a stem in fluid communication with the bladder and with the connection line. The method includes activating a pump and at least partially filling one or more of the bladders by pumping fluid through the feed line, the first filter, and the connection line. The method includes sealing the stem of each of the filled product bags at a location between the connection line and the bladder, thereby creating one or more at least partially filled and sealed product bags. The method includes separating each of the at least partially filled and sealed product bags from the connection line. 1. A method for producing sterile solution product bags , the method comprising:positioning a manifold assembly onto a filling machine, the manifold assembly including a plurality of bags, a filter, and a connection line in fluid communication with the filter, wherein each of the plurality of bags includes a bladder and a stem having a first end in fluid communication with the bladder and a second end in fluid communication with the connection line;at least partially filling one or more of the bladders associated with the plurality of bags by pumping fluid through the filter and the connection line, thereby creating one or more partially filled product bags;sealing the stem of each at least partially filled product bags at a location between the connection line and the bladder of the at least partially filled product bags, thereby creating one or more at least partially filled and sealed product bags having a seal; andseparating, at the seal, each of the at least partially filled and sealed product bags from the connection line.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising aligning a ...

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Номер записи: 80
15-08-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING DUAL LAYER WATER SOLUBLE PACKETS

Номер: US20190248527A1
Автор: Kepinski Andreas, McLenithan Thomas
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A method of forming dual layer water soluble packets includes drawing a base film into a cavity of a mold, drawing air through openings in the base film, metering an amount of a first product of a first color onto the base film in the cavity, metering an amount of a second product of a second color onto the amount of the first product, and, sealing a lid film to the base film. 1. A method of forming dual layer water soluble packets , comprising:drawing a base film into a cavity of a mold;drawing air through openings in the base film;metering an amount of a first product of a first color onto the base film in the cavity;metering an amount of a second product of a second color onto the amount of the first product; and,sealing a lid film to the base film.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising cutting the openings in the base film with a laser.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising cutting the openings in the base film with a laser before the base film is drawn into the cavity.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising cutting the openings in the base film with a laser after the base film is drawn into the cavity.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising forming the openings in a base film with water.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising forming the openings in the base film with a mechanical piercing member.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising increasing a density of the first product and the second product by drawing air through the openings.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first color and the second color are different.9. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising compacting the first product and the second product in the base film in the cavity.10. A method of forming dual layer water soluble packets claim 1 , comprising:drawing a base film into a cavity of a packet forming assembly;forming one or more openings in the base film with a laser; ...

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Номер записи: 81
14-10-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A POWDER

Номер: US20210316889A1
Автор: BERTOCCHI Federico, MARCELLONI Luciano
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The present invention regards a method for filling containers with a single-dose composition comprising or, alternatively, consisting of mannitol in powder form. Such process comprises the following steps: a) breaking up a coherent mass of powder mannitol, so as to obtain a broken-up mass from said coherent mass; c) filling a plurality of containers with the broken-up mass of step a), wherein a bulk density of the coherent mass is smaller than a bulk density of the broken-up mass. 1. A method for filling containers with a composition that comprises or , alternatively , consists of mannitol in powder form;wherein said method comprises the following steps:a) breaking up a coherent mass of mannitol powder, so as to obtain a broken-up mass from said coherent mass;c) filling a plurality of containers with the broken-up mass of step a);wherein the step a) comprises a breaking up carried out with a centrifugal force, and wherein a bulk density of the coherent mass is smaller than the bulk density of the broken-up mass.2. The method according to the preceding claim , wherein a bulk density of the coherent mass is smaller than a bulk density of the broken-up mass by a percentage comprised from 1% to 40% , preferably comprised from 1% to 30% , even more preferably comprised from 5% to 15% , with respect to the bulk density of the broken-up mass.3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims , wherein said centrifugal force is exerted through a centrifugal drum sieve.4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims , wherein step a) comprises the following sub-steps:a.i) sieving the coherent mass of mannitol powder; anda.ii) packing the product of sub-step a.i).5. The method according to the preceding claim , wherein—in sub-step a.ii)—the mannitol powder is forced through a mesh with a clear gap comprised from 2.0 to 5.0 millimetres , preferably comprised from 2.0 to 4.0 millimetres , more preferably comprised from 2.5 to 3.5 millimetres , even more ...

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Номер записи: 82
01-10-2015 дата публикации

Individualized nutrient preparation apparatus and system

Номер: US20150274339A1
Автор: Myeong Gu An, Soo-Hyun Sung
Принадлежит: ARIBIO Inc

Disclosed is an individualized nutrient preparation apparatus to prepare an individualized nutrient according to user characteristics. The individualized nutrient preparation apparatus includes a data processing unit configured to generate individual nutrient prescription data, a plurality of supply units configured to independently supply different nutrient granules according to the individual nutrient prescription data, each of which supplying a predetermined number set of the nutrient granules, and a packing unit configured to pack a mix of the nutrient granules.

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Номер записи: 83
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Toner filling apparatus

Номер: US20160274497A1
Автор: Katsumi Tashiro, Kiyotaka Naito, Masaaki Kondo, Takeshi Arai, Toru TODA
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA INC

A toner filling apparatus includes a filling tank, a toner filling path forming member, a toner fluidizing unit, a filling path opening/closing unit and a container room sucking unit. The toner filling path forming member is in communication with the filling tank and forms a toner filling path connected to the toner container. The container room sucking unit sucks air from the toner container through a filter member which is impermeable to the toner but permeable to air. When the toner fluidizing unit fluidizes the toner in the filling tank and the filling path opening/closing unit opens the toner filling path so as to load the toner to the toner container, the container room sucking unit reduces a pressure in the toner container to a negative pressure so as to draw in the toner into the toner container.

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Номер записи: 84
17-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF PACKAGING INCLUDING COVERING AN OPENING OF A CHUTE USING A LID

Номер: US20200290758A1
Автор: CRAWFORD Danielle R., Rinehart Steven R., Smith Barry S.
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

The method includes covering a first opening of at least one first chute using a lid, delivering air from a pressurized air source into the at least one first chute, and advancing at least one first plunger through a first end of the at least one first chute to transfer a product through a second end of the at least one first chute and into a first open side of at least one first box.

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Номер записи: 85
25-10-2018 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR PRODUCING SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL ARTICLES

Номер: US20180303159A1
Автор: Federici Luca, GHIOTTI Roberto Claudio Franco
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Machine and method for producing a substantially cylindrical article, which comprises a tubular body, a container element, arranged in the area of one end of the tubular element, a heat generating element, partially housed inside the container element, and loose material for generating flavour; in use, the loose material is inserted into the container element, vertically oriented, and the heat generating element is partially inserted into the container element by being moved downwards, so as to obtain a combined element; subsequently, the combined element is at least partially inserted into the tubular body. 1223453678694106414498. A machine for producing substantially cylindrical articles () of the tobacco processing industry; each article () comprises a tubular body (); a container element () , which is arranged in the area of a first end () of the tubular body () and has an end opening () facing outwards , at least one side wall () and a bottom wall () opposite to said end opening (); a substantially rigid element () , partially housed inside the container element () and having an end portion () , which protrudes through said end opening () to the outside of the container element (); and loose material () , which is arranged inside the container element () between the substantially rigid element () and the bottom wall ();{'b': 1', '20', '4', '14', '1', '21', '4', '7', '49', '9', '4', '50', '9', '6', '4', '51', '8', '50, 'the machine () comprising a conveyor () which is adapted to move at least one container element () containing the loose material () along a given path (P) through an insertion station (IS) and comprises at least one seat () designed to house the container element () and provided with at least one inner lateral surface adapted to be in contact with said side wall (); an insertion assembly (), which is designed to insert the respective substantially rigid element () into the container element (), is arranged in the area of the insertion station (IS ...

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Номер записи: 86
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Heavy Duty Centrifugal Feeder device and system

Номер: US20180305053A1
Автор: Schombert Greg
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A centrifugal bowl parts feeder system for various relatively heavy parts feeding including automotive bearings, gears, castings and other small, rugged and heavy part—1 to 6 inches in diameter and ½ to 5 pounds apiece. The components for this heavy duty centrifugal parts feeder system embraces a feeder bowl system with a durable, high impact bowl and surface, a drive assembly and a shaft connected to an inner disk, a set of selection tooling to separate and organize the parts, and a heavy support structure contiguous and beneath the inner disk. The system also contains both an input and output parts conveyor. All the components permit the heavy duty centrifugal bowl parts feeder system to feed and orient the relatively heavy, rugged and small. 1. A heavy duty centrifugal bowl parts feeder system comprised of:a). a feeder bowl system;b). a support structure contiguous to and beneath the feeder bowl system, the support structure having a top surface;c). a means for securing the feeder bowl system to the support structure;d). an input parts conveyor;e). an output parts conveyor; andf). a heavy duty support package for the feeder bowl system wherein the heavy duty centrifugal bowl parts feeder system can feed and orient relatively heavy, small parts the parts being ½ to 5 pounds apiece and one to six inches in diameter.2. The heavy duty centrifugal bowl parts feeder system according to wherein the feeder bowl system is further comprising a bowl; an electrical drive assembly and a shaft claim 1 , the shaft being connected to an inner disk; and a set of selection tooling and discharge tooling affixed to the top of the bowl.3. The heavy duty centrifugal bowl parts feeder system according to wherein the means for securing the feeder bowl to the support structure is selected from a group consisting of threaded fasteners claim 1 , rods and cotter pins claim 1 , weldments claim 1 , quick clamps claim 1 , and rivets.4. The heavy duty centrifugal bowl parts feeder system ...

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Номер записи: 87
03-10-2019 дата публикации

DOSING APPARATUS FOR POWDER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190299258A1
Автор: Trebbi Claudio
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A dosing apparatus for dosing a powder product inside containers includes a hopper provided with an inner cavity for containing the product, a lower portion provided with a supply duct with a terminal aperture for the outflow of the product, a metering screw rotating inside the supply duct and a washing manifold provided with an inlet opening and containing at least a sonotrode. In a cleaning configuration of the dosing apparatus, the washing manifold is connected to the hopper coupling the inlet opening to the supply duct, so as to receive and contain a washing liquid introduced in the hopper. The sonotrode is activated to produce alternate pressure waves capable of generating in the washing liquid air bubbles adapted to propagate towards the inner cavity through the supply duct, and to implode thus creating shock waves. 2. The dosing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a connection element for removably coupling said inlet opening to said supply duct in said cleaning configuration.3. The dosing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said connecting element comprises a first seat for sealingly receiving said supply duct and a first coupling portion adapted to abut a second coupling portion of said inlet opening.4. The dosing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein said connecting element comprises a collecting compartment arranged around said first seat and provided with an outlet opening for said air bubbles claim 3 , and wherein said outlet opening in said cleaning configuration can be connected to said inner cavity of said hopper.5. The dosing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said washing manifold comprises an inner compartment arranged to contain at least said sonotrode claim 1 , a first discharge opening for the outflow of said washing liquid and achieved at a lower end of said washing manifold claim 1 , substantially opposite to said inlet opening claim 1 , and a second discharge opening formed at an upper end of said washing ...

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Номер записи: 88
10-11-2016 дата публикации

ROTOR FOR BAGGING MACHINE

Номер: US20160324073A1
Автор: Cullen Steven R.
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A rotor for bagging silage is disclosed. The rotor has at least four sets of tines forming double helixes with angular spacing between each set of tines. In some embodiments, the tines are spaced further apart and the rotor is rotated at a higher rotational speed. 1. A rotor for use in a bagging machine , comprising:a cylindrical body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a cylindrical surface;a first plurality of tines extending from the cylindrical surface between the first and second end, the first plurality of tines forming a first partial double helical pattern in a first direction about the cylindrical surface;a second plurality of tines extending from the cylindrical surface between the first plurality of tines and the second end, the second plurality of tines forming a second partial double helical pattern in the first direction and having an angular offset relative to the first helical pattern;a third plurality of tines extending from the cylindrical surface between the second plurality of tines and the second end, the third plurality of tines forming a third partial double helical pattern in a second direction opposite the first direction; anda fourth plurality of tines extending from the cylindrical surface between the third plurality of tines and the second end, the third plurality of tines forming a fourth partial double helical pattern in the second direction and having an angular offset relative to the third helical pattern.2. The rotor of claim 1 , further comprising a first end tine between the first plurality of tines and the first end claim 1 , the first end tine having an angular orientation matching an angular orientation of a tine within the first plurality of tines.3. The rotor of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of tines is offset from the first plurality of tines by a quarter rotation.4. The rotor of claim 1 , wherein each tine in a plurality of tines is offset from another tine in the plurality of tines by a ...

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Номер записи: 89
01-11-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PACKAGING MACHINE FOR FILLING A BAG MADE OF A HEAT-SEALABLE MATERIAL WITH A DOSE OF A LOOSE PRODUCT

Номер: US20180312280A1
Автор: Biondi Andrea, Quaglia Silvio, Uccellari Sauro, ZANETTI Umberto
Принадлежит: VOLPAK, S.A.U.

Automatic packaging machine () for filling a bag () made of heat-sealable material, having an open upper end () with a dose of loose product; the packaging machine () has: a packaging conveyor (); a pick-up head (), which is supported by the packaging conveyor () to advance along a packaging path (P); an input station (S) where the empty bag () is grabbed by the pick-up head (); an output station (S) where the full, sealed bag () leaves the pick-up head (); a filling device () that is mounted on the packaging conveyor () to move together with the pick-up head () along the entire packaging path (P) and is adapted to supply the dose of product inside the bag () through the upper open end (); and a sealing device () that is mounted on the packaging conveyor () to move together with the pick-up head () along the entire packaging path (P) and is adapted to seal the full bag () through a heat-seal at the open upper end (). 1. An automatic packaging machine for filling a bag made of a heat-sealable material and having an open upper end with a dose of a loose product; the packaging machine comprising:a packaging conveyor;a pick-up head, which is supported by the packaging conveyor so as to be fed along a packaging path lying on a horizontal plane, that is designed to grab and hold the bag along the packaging path, and comprises a pair of first clamps, which are opposite one another and are designed to grab opposite side ends of the corresponding bag;an input station, which is arranged at the beginning of the packaging path and where the empty bag is grabbed by the pick-up headan output station, which is arranged at the end of the packaging path and where the full, sealed bag leaves the pick-up head;a filling device, which is movable along the packaging path and is designed to feed the product dose into the bag through the open upper end; anda sealing device, which is movable along the packaging path and is designed to seal the full bag through a sealing at the area of the ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-11-2017 дата публикации

PARTICLE PACKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170326519A1
Автор: MASUYAMA Hideki
Принадлежит: KASHIMA ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

The present invention provides a particle packing apparatus which can pack uniformly particles of catalyst, etc. without breaking the particles. The particle packing apparatus for packing particles into a vessel, comprises: a base held at a fixed position with respect to the vessel; a distributor which is rotational symmetrical to a central axis extended vertically and distributes the particles; a bearing fixed to the base and holding the distributor rotatably; a particle supplying unit fixed to the base, being rotational symmetrical to the central axis, having a bottom opening being smaller than an inner diameter of the bearing and supplying the particles to the distributor through the bottom opening; and a motor rotating the distributor. 1. A particle packing apparatus for packing particles into a vessel , comprising:a base held at a fixed position with respect to the vessel;a distributor which is rotational symmetrical to a central axis extended vertically and distributes the particles;a bearing fixed to the base and holding the distributor rotatably;a particle supplying unit fixed to the base, being rotational symmetrical to the central axis, having a bottom opening being smaller than an inner diameter of the bearing and supplying the particles to the distributor through the bottom opening; anda motor rotating the distributor.2. A particle packing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe distributor includes:a uniaxial rotation elliptical dish having slits formed in for emitting the particles; anda dish rotation shaft connecting the dish to a rotation shaft of the bearing and having a configuration which prevents contacting the particles packed to the dish from the particle supplying unit.3. A particle packing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe bottom opening of the particle supplying unit is smaller than an inner diameter of the dish rotation shaft,a top opening of the particle supplying unit is larger than the bottom opening, andthe inclination of ...

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Номер записи: 91
16-11-2017 дата публикации

CAPSULE MAKING MACHINE

Номер: US20170327254A1
Автор: Cerati Luca, EUSEPI Ivan, SCRIVANI Massimo, TRIVISONNO Eura
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A machine for making capsules of the type including comprising a container and a dose of product inside the container, including comprises a feed system for feeding at least a first container along a feed path in a direction of feed; at least one filling station for supplying a dose of said product into said first container, at least one detecting station positioned along said feed path downstream of said filling station in the direction of feed and including comprising a detecting sensor operating at said first seat configured to detect the moisture of the product supplied into the first container. 1. A machine for making capsules of the type comprising a container and a dose of product inserted in the container , said machine comprising a feed system for feeding at least a first container along a feed path in a direction of feed , said feed system comprising at least a first seat for said first container , said machine comprising at least one filling station positioned along the feed path and comprising at least one filling unit for supplying a dose of said product into said first container , said machine comprising at least one detecting station positioned along said feed path downstream of said filling station according to said direction of feed and comprising a detecting sensor operating at said first seat , said detecting sensor being designed to detect a first significant parameter of said product supplied into said first container , said machine being characterized in that said detecting sensor is a microwave sensor and said first parameter is the moisture or the density of the dose of product supplied into said first container.2. The machine according to claim 1 , comprising a control unit in communication with said detecting sensor and designed to process said first parameter and to provide a piece of information about the weight of said dose in said first container.3. The machine according to claim 2 , wherein said computerized control unit is in ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-10-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR THE VACUUM STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF GRAIN

Номер: US20200315098A1
Автор: POUJAUD Frédéric
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A device for the vacuum storage and vacuum transport of dry or wet grain under anaerobic conditions is provided, comprising: an enclosure sealed to all types of gas having at least one filling element, the filling element, when in the open position, allowing the enclosure to be filled with grains and, when in the closed position, further allowing the enclosure to be tightly sealed, and at least one non-return air valve allowing gaseous fluid transfer by the suction of air through the valve only from the inside of the enclosure to the outside of the enclosure. The device further comprises a handling arrangement associated with the enclosure and comprising a transport bag suitable for receiving the sealed enclosure and having straps that form loops that can be gripped directly by a user or by lifting equipment. 1. A device for the vacuum storage and vacuum transportation of wet or dry seed grain under anaerobic conditions , comprising: at least one filling element which, when the element is in the open position, allows the container to be filled with seed grain and also, when said element is in the closed position, allows the container to be hermetically sealed, and', 'at least one air nonreturn valve allowing gaseous fluidic transfer by sucking air through the valve only from the inside of the container toward the outside of the container, and, 'a container hermetically sealed against any type of gas, havinga handling arrangement associated with the container and comprising a transport bag suited to accommodating the hermetic container and which has straps forming ears to allow it to be grasped directly by a user or by lifting gear.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the container is a flexible and hermetic bag made of a thermoplastic material suited to the preservation of agricultural products.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the filling element is a mouth which is inscribed in the continuity of an envelope of the container.4. The device as ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-10-2020 дата публикации

POWDER STERILIZATION METHOD AND DEVICE

Номер: US20200316235A1
Автор: Dietrich Frederic, Dietrich Yves
Принадлежит: Fydec Holding SA

A powder sterilization method for sterilizing powder, in particular an active pharmaceutical ingredient in powder form or food in powder form, using fluid vapor, in particular steam. According to the invention, the fluid vapor is applied to the powder in an evacuated treatment chamber (), in particular it is applied to the powder during its free fall along a drop section (), in particular in countercurrent. 13. A powder sterilization method for sterilizing powder using fluid vapor , the fluid vapor being applied to the powder in an evacuated treatment chamber () ,{'b': '7', 'the fluid vapor being applied to the powder during a free fall of the powder along a drop section (),'}{'b': 3', '3, 'wherein evacuation means for providing a negative pressure in the treatment chamber () are operated in a permanent and continuous manner to provide a negative pressure in the treatment chamber, a suction pressure thus being permanently applied and the application of the fluid vapor causing the pressure to rise during the free fall after the powder has been supplied, and the evacuation means continuing to apply suction to the treatment chamber () during said fluid vapor application.'}23. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid vapor condenses on a powder surface and the powder is dried by evaporating condensate from the powder surface claim 1 , during the free fall claim 1 , before discharging the powder from the treatment chamber ().3337337. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the powder to be sterilized is supplied to the treatment chamber () when the treatment chamber () is at a first negative pressure level (Ppre) claim 1 , between 0.1 mbar and 300 mbar claim 1 , and the fluid vapor is applied to said powder during the free fall along the drop section () claim 1 , and wherein the pressure in the treatment chamber () rises to a second pressure level (Pmax) above 0.5 bar claim 1 , and wherein the pressure level is reduced for drying the powder before the powder ...

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Номер записи: 94
24-11-2016 дата публикации

High performance insulation packaging and disbursement system

Номер: US20160340064A1
Автор: David Charles LODA
Принадлежит: Ncps Research LLC

A method for packaging and installing high performance insulation of a loose, granular, moisture-resistant nature, suitable for providing insulation in walls, ceilings, or other cavities in traditional buildings, cabinets or other structures requiring thermal or sound insulation, in a practical, easy to manage, modular fashion. The method provides for the packaging of insulation material to be contained in an air-tight but moisture permeable material that traps the particulates but not moisture vapor. The insulation material may also be blended with other materials to adjust the product's resistance to thermal or sound conductivity, cost, and in order to prevent leakage in the event of puncture.

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Номер записи: 95
23-11-2017 дата публикации

DRUG PACKAGING UNIT AND DRUG TRANSFER METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20170334584A1
Автор: Kim Ho Yeon
Принадлежит: CRETEM CO., LTD.

A drug packaging unit is disclosed. The drug packaging unit includes a storage portion separately discharging a plurality of units of a drug, a supply portion supplying the drug to a drug packaging member, a detection portion detecting a drug supply error by detecting the drug passing through the supply portion, an adjustment portion adjusting the number of units of drug discharged out of the supply portion, and a driver/controller individually driving the storage portion and the supply portion, thereby putting the drug on standby to be discharged. With this structure, it is possible to reduce a drug packaging time and it is easy to control drug supply. 1. A drug packaging unit comprising:a storage portion configured to be moved up and down and to be rotated, whereby a drug stored in the storage portion is discharged by centrifugal force;a supply portion configured to supply the drug discharged from the storage portion to a drug packaging member;a detection portion configured to detect the drug passing through the supply portion, thereby detecting a drug supply error; anda driver/controller configured to individually drive the storage portion and the supply portion to put the drug on standby to be discharged, and including a first driver moving up and down the storage portion, a second driver rotating the storage portion, a third driver driving the supply portion, and a controller putting the drug on standby to be discharged by driving any one of the first to third drivers.2. The drug packaging unit according to claim 1 , wherein the detection portion comprises:at least one drug detection sensor installed in the supply portion;a shutter configured to close an outlet of the supply portion; anda shutter driver configured to occasionally drive the shutter in accordance with detection information detected by the drug sensor.3. The drug packaging unit according to claim 2 , wherein:the supply portion comprises an inclined pipe sloping down toward the drug packaging ...

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Номер записи: 96
15-10-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING POUCH PRODUCT

Номер: US20200324924A1
Автор: CHALKLEY Jarrod W., Evans James D., Nelson Gregory L., NEWCOMB Christopher Ryan, Nguyen Thien, Powell Robert V.
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

In an example embodiment, an apparatus for making pouch products includes a conveyor system. The conveyor system includes a first receiving location along a path of the conveyor system, and a dosing location along the path of the conveyor system. The apparatus also includes a first material dispensing station configured to transfer a first material to the first receiving location. The first material includes a first elastic layer and a first support layer. The first material dispensing station includes a dispenser roller configured to hold a roll of the first material, a plurality of rollers configured to convey the first material from the dispenser roller to the first receiving location, and a stripper plate configured remove at least a portion of the first support layer from a portion of the first elastic layer. 1. An apparatus for making pouch products , the apparatus comprising: a first elastic layer, and', 'a first support layer, and, 'a first material dispensing station configured to transfer a first material to a first receiving location, the first material including,'} a dispenser roller configured to hold a roll of the first material,', 'a plurality of rollers configured to convey the first material from the dispenser roller to the first receiving location, and', 'a stripper plate configured remove at least a portion of the first support layer from a portion of the first elastic layer., 'the first material dispensing station including,'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rollers comprises:at least one tensioner configured to apply tension to the first material as the first material is conveyed from the dispenser roll to the first receiving location.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first material dispensing station further comprises:a dewrinkling roller configured to reduce wrinkles in the first material.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a doser at a dosing location, the doser configured to deliver a filling ...

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Номер записи: 97
15-10-2020 дата публикации

PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING BULK MATERIALS INTO CONTAINERS

Номер: US20200324928A1
Автор: SIEWECKE Klaus, Vollenkemper Willi
Принадлежит:

A packaging machine and method for filling bulk materials into packages with a rotatable machine frame and a plurality of circumferentially arranged filling spouts. During frame rotation, bulk materials are filled into packages. A machine silo is configured at the machine frame which has a storage volume for storing a quantity of bulk materials for filling a plurality of packages. Bulk materials are filled into the attributed packages from the silo through the filling spout. The machine silo is connected with a material supply with a controllable closing member for feeding bulk materials to the machine silo. A controller controls the closing member of the material supply dependent on the fill level to reduce the height of fall of the bulk materials being fed into the silo, or to avoid a free fall of the bulk materials during the feeding of bulk materials into the machine silo. 1. A packaging machine for filling bulk materials into packages , comprising: a rotatable machine frame and a plurality of filling spouts distributed over the circumference so as to fill bulk materials into packages while the machine frame is rotating;wherein a machine silo is configured at the machine frame and has a storage volume for storing a quantity of bulk materials for filling a plurality of packages;wherein bulk materials can be filled into the associated packages from the machine silo through the filling spout;wherein the machine silo is connected with a material supply having a controllable closing member for feeding bulk materials to the machine silo;and a control device is provided with which to control the closing member of the material supply dependent on the fill level, so as to reduce the height of fall of the bulk materials while the bulk materials are being fed to the machine silo, or to avoid a free fall of the bulk materials during the feeding of bulk materials into the machine silo in continuous operation.2. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control ...

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Номер записи: 98
30-11-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING SANDBAGS

Номер: US20170341785A1
Автор: Boutwell James C.
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An apparatus for filling sandbags includes a hollow housing tube, an auger, and a motor. The hollow housing tube includes an intake end, a curved central portion, and a discharge end. The hollow housing tube includes a discharge chute at the discharge end. The auger includes a shaft and flightings. The auger is at least partially disposed within the hollow housing tube. The auger includes a first end connected to a motor at the discharge end of hollow housing tube and a second end connected to a sand screw auger bit at the intake end of the housing tube. The auger includes a plurality of connected auger sections. A portion of the plurality of connected auger sections is disposed in the curved central portion of the hollow housing tube and is flexibly connected. The motor is operable to transmit rotational torque through an entire length of the auger. 1. A sand bagging apparatus comprising:a hollow housing tube having an intake end, a curved central portion, and a discharge end;an auger comprising a shaft and flightings, the auger at least partially disposed within the hollow housing tube, the auger having a first end connected to a motor at the discharge end of hollow housing tube and a second end connected to a sand screw auger bit at the intake end of the housing tube, the auger comprising a plurality of connected auger sections, wherein a portion of the plurality of connected auger sections is disposed in the curved central portion of the hollow housing tube and is flexibly connected; andthe motor operable to transmit rotational torque through an entire length of the auger.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hollow housing tube comprises a discharge chute at the discharge end.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the auger comprises a straight section at the intake end of the housing tube claim 1 , the straight section comprising the second end connected to the sand screw auger bit claim 1 , and wherein the straight section is coupled to one end of the ...

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Номер записи: 99
30-11-2017 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRODUCTS

Номер: US20170341786A1
Автор: Zacchè Vanni
Принадлежит:

A weight filling machine suitable for filling containers with two or more products of different types is provided. In particular, a weight filling machine comprising a filling unit and a supply unit for one or more products of different final composition for the filling of containers, where said one or more products comprise the same base composition for all the products and one or more additives, which are different for each different final composition, characterized in that the supply unit comprises a tank for the base composition and a plurality of mixing units, one for each different product, each of the mixing units being connected by means of respective supply lines to the filling unit is provided. 1. A weight filling machine comprising:a filling unit and a supply unit for one or more products of different final composition for the filling of containers, wherein said one or more products comprise the same base composition for all the products and one or more additives, different for each different final composition, wherein the supply unit comprises a tank for the base composition and a plurality of mixing units, one for each different product, each of the mixing units being connected by means of respective supply lines to the filling unit.2. The weight filling machine according to claim 1 , wherein each of the mixing units comprises a receptacle which comprises an outlet opening connected to a respective supply line claim 1 , an inlet opening claim 1 , connected to a connection line with the tank of the base composition claim 1 , and one or more delivery lines for one or more additives claim 1 , and wherein the receptacle comprises a mixing member.3. The weight filling machine according to claim 2 , wherein each mixing unit comprises a device for adjusting the level of the product inside the receptacle.4. The weight filling machine according to claim 3 , wherein the level adjustment device comprises a float valve connected to a duct for venting the air above ...

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Номер записи: 100