Patent ID: 7438461

Claim:
A flexible bulk container capable of transporting a first material and introducing a second material for mixing therewithin, comprising: a reusable body defining a cavity; at least one inlet for introducing said first material, at least one outlet, and at least one vent, each providing communication with the cavity, wherein said inlet has a cross sectional area greater than that of the outlet; and a material delivery system assembly having: at least one manifold, a portion of which is positioned within the cavity of the flexible bulk container, the at least one manifold having a shell, an interior region, an inlet accessible from outside of the cavity of the flexible bulk container, and a plurality of passageways strategically positioned along the manifold extending from the internal region, through the shell, to, in turn, place the interior of the manifold in communication with the cavity, and wherein the at least one manifold is oriented within the flexible bulk container such that the outer shell of said manifold is coupled to each of a front and a back wall of the flexible bulk container and the passageways are strategically positioned along at least one of a side wall of the flexible bulk container.