Vacuum apparatus for filling bulk containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11390402
APP PUB NO 20200180794A1
SERIAL NO

16789513

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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.

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TMT VACUUM FILLERS LLC1009 LYNCH ROAD DANVILLE IL 61834

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gale, Brock A Danville, US 1 1
Towne, Clinton Scott Danville, US 1 1
Williamson, Randall L Danville, US 1 1

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