Patent ID: 9382065
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: B65B,B65D

Claim Text:
1. A bulk storage container for particulate material comprising: a vessel having an inner wall defining a containment volume for particulate material, wherein the vessel comprises a cylindrical wall section, a top panel closing the upper end of the cylindrical wall section and a conical base section connected to and tapering inwardly away from the lower end of the cylindrical wall section, wherein an opening is defined in the top panel, the opening for receiving said particulate material into the vessel, and a secondary opening defining an outlet is provided at the tapered end of the base section and includes a secondary closure member which is movable to an open position to permit removal of the particulate material from the vessel; a closure member for closing the opening in the top panel; a seal for sealing the opening when closed by the closure member; a gas duct in fluid connection with the vessel for supplying gas to or removing gas from the vessel; and a valve for closing the gas duct to seal the container for transit or storage.