Power filling apparatus and methods for their use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6182712
SERIAL NO

09154930

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The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for the metered transport of fine powders into receptacles. According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a hopper having an opening. The hopper is adapted to receive a bed of fine powder. At least one chamber, which is moveable to allow the chamber to be placed in close proximity to the opening, is also provided. An element having a proximal end and a distal end is positioned within the hopper such that the distal end is near the opening. A vibrator motor is provided to vibrate the element when within the fine powder.

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NOVARTIS PHARMA AGBASEL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Naydo, Kyle A Sunnyvale, CA 6 81
Parks, Derrick J San Carlos, CA 15 267
Pham, Xuyen Fremont, CA 35 359
Reich, Patrick San Mateo, CA 5 68
Rocchio, Michael J Hayward, CA 10 228
Stout, Gordon Albany, CA 9 122

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