Apparatus for transferring particles

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2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Dillon, Jr., Joe (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: fluid current

Conduit

With fluid valve or load spacer

C406S012000, C406S022000, C406S023000, C406S034000, C406S136000, C406S198000, C208S173000, C208S176000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07878736

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus are provided for transferring particles from an upper zone through an intermediate zone to a lower zone. The transfer of particles between the zones through valveless conduits is regulated by varying the pressure of the intermediate zone and the flow rate of gas passing through the valveless conduits. A container within the second zone is in particle communication with a valveless conduit and provides more consistent particle flows.

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