Bead dispensing device and methods

Fluent material handling – with receiver or receiver coacting mea – Plural materials – material supplies or charges in a receiver

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141 9, 141 67, 141130, 221233, 221236, B65B 100

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for transporting articles held within a liquid medium from one location to another. Apparatus according to the invention comprise a hopper having a top end, a bottom end, and at least one side wall extending therebetween. The bottom end includes an opening therein, and the hopper is adapted to receive the articles and the liquid medium. A means is provided for injecting an amount of the liquid medium into the hopper to fluidize the articles while held within the liquid medium. The apparatus further includes a container which may be aligned with the opening at the bottom end of the hopper. The container is sized to receive a known quantity of at least one of the articles.

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