Apparatus and methods for transferring and metering granular material

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5339871
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08057340

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Methods and apparatus are provided for transferring a metered charge of granular material from a bulk source to an individual receptacle at high speed. The apparatus comprises a nozzle having suction and positive ports, a screen disposed within the nozzle, and suction and positive pressure sources that selectively communicate with the suction and pressure ports to sequentially engage a charge of granular material from a bulk source and then expel the charge of granular material into a receptacle. The apparatus includes a controller for selectively actuating valves connecting the suction and positive pressure ports to the suction and positive pressure sources. Methods of transferring a discrete charge of the granular material from a bulk reservoir to an individual receptacle are also provided.

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PHILIP MORRIS USA INC6601 WEST BROAD STREET RICHMOND VA 23230

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Collins, Alfred L Powhatan, VA 9 2300
Cutright, Edwin L Powhatan, VA 11 350
DeBlasio, James A Midlothian, VA 14 221
Dickerson, Richard H Powhatan, VA 1 22
Kean, Jr Billy J Chesterfield, VA 1 22
Ritt, Sr Renzer R Richmond, VA 7 1111
Scott, George R Midlothian, VA 25 407

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