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The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, w

The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A method for transporting a fine powder, comprising:placing the fine powder into a hopper having an opening therein;vibrating a vibratable element within the fine powder, wherein the vibratable member has a distal end in the vicinity of the opening, and wherein the vibratable

What is claimed is: 1. A method for transporting a fine powder, comprising:placing the fine powder into a hopper having an opening therein;vibrating a vibratable element within the fine powder, wherein the vibratable member has a distal end in the vicinity of the opening, and wherein the vibratable member is vibrated in an up and down motion relative to the powder in the hopper;moving the distal end of the vibratable element laterally through the fine powder while the vibratable element is vibrating; andcapturing at least a portion of the fine powder exiting the opening within a chamber, wherein the captured powder is sufficiently uncompacted so that it may be dispersed upon removal from the chamber.