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US 7,252,123 B1Granted
Method, apparatus and system for filling and using bags for grout and similar materials
OwnerRicky W. Hawkinsinventor
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Abstract
A grout bag housing support in the shape of cylinder has an upper open end and a lower open end, with a sidewall having passageways at the lower end through which water may drain during the grout bag filling operation. A securing collar is dimensioned to fit in the upper end of the cylinder in order to hold a grout bag firmly in place while being filled, and to thereafter permit removal of the grout bag upon removal of the securing collar.
Claims13
Apparatus for supporting a grout dispensing bag during filling, the apparatus comprising:
- and elongated grout bag;
- a grout bag support having an open upper end and an open lower end with a dimension between the ends sufficient to permit the elongated grout bag to be removably extended through the support;
- means for receiving the grout bag support for retaining fluids draining from the elongated grout bag and grout bag support;
- means for removably securing an upper open end of the elongated grout bag at the upper end of the support;
- and wherein
- the grout bag may be filled while secured in the support with the securing means and thereafter the grout bag may be removed for application of the grout through a dispensing end thereof.
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A method for supporting a grout dispensing bag during filling, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an elongated grout bag
- providing a grout bag support having an open upper end and an open lower end with a dimension between the ends sufficient to permit the elongated grout bag to be removably extended through the support;
- providing a means for receiving the grout bag support for retaining fluids draining from the elongated grout bag and grout bag support;
- and
- removably securing an upper open end of the elongated grout bag at the upper open end of the support;
- and thereafter
- filling the grout bag while secured in the support, and thereafter removing the grout bag from the grout bag support in order to dispense grout through a dispensing opening in the lower end thereof.
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In combination:
- a wheelbarrow having a sidewall;
- an elongated grout bag having an upper open end and tapering to a lower, open end with the dimension at the lower end being smallest relative to the upper open end;
- a grout bag support having an upper open end and an open lower end with a dimension between the ends sufficient to permit the elongated grout bag to be removably extended through the support and secured with the support at the upper end during filling;
- means for attaching the grout bag support to the sidewall of the wheelbarrow;
- an extension member extending from the grout bag support and dimensioned to rest against the sidewall of the wheelbarrow in order to maintain the grout bag support in a generally vertical position when attached to the wheelbarrow;
- and wherein
- after filling, the grout bag may be easily removed for application of grout through the lower open end.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.