Patent ID: 6497259
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
An apparatus for moving powder from a hopper containing a supply of powder to fill a container, the apparatus comprising:(a) a conduit member operably connected to the hopper and having a discharging end for permitting a powder to be moved therethrough; (b) a nozzle member for directing the powder from said conveyor to fill the container, said nozzle member being operably connected to said discharge end of said conduit member and having a first end connected to said conduit member, and a second and opposite end for dispensing moving powder into the container; and (c) a conveyor device located at least partially within said conduit member for moving the powder from the hopper in a powder moving direction to the nozzle member, said conveyor device being stoppable for halting the flow of powder, and including a porous portion and vacuum means for additionally halting the flow of powder for a clean shutoff.