Material or article handling – Process – Of loading or unloading load-transporting type vehicle and...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2010-11-23
Keenan, James (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Process
Of loading or unloading load-transporting type vehicle and...
C414S400000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07837428
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are apparatuses and methods for use thereof for loading bulk material into freight containers. One apparatus comprises a hopper configured to receive bulk material that is sized and shaped to be at least partially enclosable by a container to occupy a substantial volume of the container and a ram. The ram comprises a plate and a driver configured to move the plate from a back end of the hopper to an open end of the hopper to expel material into a container. Another apparatus comprises a hopper configured to receive bulk material that is sized and shaped to be at least partially enclosable by a container to occupy a substantial volume of the container and a reciprocating conveyor floor system. Optionally, the apparatuses further include a stand and/or collapsible legs to further support the hopper.
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Adams George
Adams Michael J.
Adams Terry Scot
Keenan James
Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP
SA Recycling LLC
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