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US 7,540,695 B2Granted
Container
AssigneeInbulk Technologies Limited
InventorBrian Snowdon
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Abstract
A container for the transport or storage of a bulk granular product is of generally cylindrical shape. Within the container is located a substantially conical exit hopper (13, 15, 17) and means (21) to convey the granular product from the exit hopper to the exterior of the container.
Claims11
A container for the transport or storage of a bulk granular product, said container defined by a wall of generally cylindrical shape, the container comprising:
- a substantially conical exit hopper located wholly within the container;
- a conveying means to convey the granular product from the exit hopper to the exterior of the container;
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- a pressurizing means to convey pressure during discharge of the granular product, whereby the pressurizing means conveys pressure to the top of the container through a filter and also conveys pressure below the exit hopper such that the pressure within the container is balanced during discharge.
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