Dispensing – Movably mounted supply container – Tiltable
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Derakshani, Philippe (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
Movably mounted supply container
Tiltable
C222S167000, C222S168000, C248S130000, C248S131000, C248S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06962271
ABSTRACT:
A dispensing system for returnable bulk shipping containers and more particularly to a apparatus and method for selectively emptying the contents of bulk containers which, when emptied, can be returned to the supplier for refilling. The apparatus comprises a hoist having vertical lift capability. A rotator provided on the hoist provides horizontal rotation capability to a container press. A funnel cap is provided with the container press which is configured to replace the cover of the container, thereby retaining any structural integrity afforded by the cover. The funnel cap includes a selectively operable valve. The funnel cap operates in conjunction with a platen which is used to initially support the container in its upright position. The funnel cap and platen are movable away from one another to enable containers to be inserted or removed therefrom. The funnel cap and platen are movable toward one another to enable a container to be engaged and retained therein. The funnel cap and platen exert sufficient force on the container such that during lift and rotation of the container, it will not fall out. Once inverted, the contents of the container will have been gravitationally fed into the funnel. The valve in the funnel may then be selectively operated to dispense discreet quantities of flowable material.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2673009 (1954-03-01), Hawkins
patent: 6523723 (2003-02-01), Ekstrom
patent: 6715647 (2004-04-01), Ivins
Derakshani Philippe
Jones Tullar & Cooper P.C.
Sertapak Inc.
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