Patent ID: 9033005
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A61M,B65B,G01F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for introducing a defined amount of a second powder into a process container in which a first powder or a powder mixture is present, the apparatus being configured to be coupled to the process container, the apparatus comprising; a coupling flange comprising a first cover flap, the coupling flange being configured to be removably attached to the process container; a tubular cartridge without an opening along the outer circumference to define a volume for containing the second powder; and a transport unit for displaceably mounting the cartridge; wherein the transport unit comprises a joining flange having a second cover flap; wherein the joining flange is removably joined to the coupling flange to achieve a configuration in which the first and second cover flaps can be opened; wherein the cartridge has a distal end surface configured to be in a plane of an inner wall of the process container; wherein the transport unit further comprises a delivery piston movable within the tubular cartridge; and wherein the transport unit and tubular cartridge are configured to empty the second powder from the cartridge into the process container when the tubular cartridge is positioned by the transport unit to occupy respective openings in said coupling flange and joining flange, said respective openings being uncovered by said first and second cover flaps, respectively.