Patent ID: 7175333
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: B28C,G01G

Abstract:
1. A method for delivering a pre-weighed package comprising fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and dry cement to a mixing site, the method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a first mixture comprising fine aggregate and coarse aggregate; (b) weighing the first mixture; (c) weighing a load of the dry cement; (d) placing the first mixture into a first storage compartment of a bulk transport apparatus and placing the load of dry cement into a second storage compartment of the bulk transport apparatus, the bulk transport apparatus comprising: (i) an outer shell having a top and a bottom, (ii) a water tight dividing means contained inside the shell, the water tight dividing means defining the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment; (iii) the first storage compartment having a first inlet for receiving the first mixture and a first outlet for discharging the first mixture; (iv) the second storage compartment having a second inlet for receiving the load of dry cement and a second outlet for discharging the load of dry cement; and (v) means for attachment to a lifting means connected to the outer shell; (e) loading the bulk transport apparatus onto transportation means with the lifting means; (f) transporting the bulk transport apparatus to the mixing site; (g) discharging the first mixture through the first outlet into a mixing means; and (h) discharging the load of dry cement through the second outlet into the mixing means.