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Cartridge and method for filling a bulk container with a flowable substance

  • US 7,886,778 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2009
  • Issued: 02/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/01/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of filling a bulk container with a flowable substance comprising the steps of:

  • providing a cartridge comprising a shell and a bag within the shell configured to be filled with the flowable substance, the shell comprising a breakable score line, and the bag comprising a port for introducing the flowable substance into the bag;

    placing the cartridge within the bulk container;

    filling the bag by introducing the flowable substance into the bag through the port, wherein the breakable score line separates due to force exerted on the shell as the bag is filled, allowing the bag to expand inside the bulk container.

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