Filling apparatus having an even-filling nozzle

An apparatus for directing powder from a hopper containing a supply of powder to evenly fill a non-symmetric container without excessive dusting and spills, the apparatus comprising:

• (a) a conduit member operably connected to the hopper and having a discharging end for permitting a powder to be moved therethrough;
• (b) a conveyor device located at least partially within said conduit member for moving the powder from the hopper in a powder moving direction towards the non-symmetric container;
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• (c) a nozzle member for directing the powder from said conveyor to evenly fill the non-symmetric container, said nozzle member being operably connected to said discharge end of said conduit member and having a first end connected to said conduit member, a second and opposite end for dispensing moving powder into the non-symmetric container, and a central portion between said first end and said second and opposite end, said second and opposite end including an enclosed powder redirecting means for changing the powder moving direction so as to enable even-filling of the non-symmetric container without excessive dusting and spills, wherein at least said central portion is stretchable and said enclosed powder redirecting means for changing the powder moving direction comprises a resilient and bendable assembly attached externally to said nozzle member.