Bulk cargo blending hopper

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9834390
APP PUB NO 20170297830A1
SERIAL NO

15132907

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A bulk cargo blending hopper has a hollow interior volume that is selectively communicated with a source of vacuum pressure. A first conduit has a first end that is connected to the housing of the hopper and communicates with the interior volume of the housing of the hopper. An opposite second end of the first conduit is configured for communication with a source of bulk cargo that is separate from the hopper. A second conduit has a first end that is also connected to a portion of the housing of the hopper and communicates with the interior portion of the housing. A second end of the second conduit is also connected to a portion of the housing of the hopper and communicates with the interior volume of the housing of the hopper.

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APEX BUSINESS HOLDINGS L P326 EAST FIFTH AVENUE CALVERT CITY KY 42029

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Donohoo, Mark K Calvert City, US 4 5
Meredith, Michael A Paducah, US 4 5
Spahn, Steven W Evansville, US 4 1
Walker, Michael L Paducah, US 52 1436
West, Jeffery H Newburgh, US 4 0

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