Patent ID: 8088117

Claim:
A system for filling a flexible self-supporting dewatering structure, comprising: (a) a container comprising a fluid permeable flexible material having at least one opening; (b) a fill port comprising: (i) an inner port body comprising an inner face and positioned on a first side of the fluid permeable flexible material to at least partially surround the at least one opening and so that the inner face of the inner port body faces the fluid permeable flexible material; and (ii) an outer port body comprising an inner face and positioned on a second side of the fluid permeable flexible material opposite the first side to at least partially surround the at least one opening and so that the inner face of the outer port body faces the fluid permeable flexible material, wherein the inner face of at least one of the inner port body or outer port body comprises a plurality of cellular surfaces, wherein at least some of the cellular surfaces comprise cavities that do not extend through the inner or outer port body on which they are positioned, wherein the cavities of the at least some of the cellular surfaces are adapted to receive a portion of the fluid permeable flexible material when the inner port body, the fluid permeable flexible material, and the outer port body are secured together and in use.