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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2022
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Anthony Charlebois, Boisbriand, CA;
Mathieu Roy, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-lac, CA;
General Electric Company, Evendale, OH (US);
Abstract
A powder handling device is provided, along with apparatus and methods of its use. The powder handling device includes a mounting portion defining a plane and comprising a mounting interface; a fixture device configured to mount the mounting portion over an opening of a powder container at a mounting interface; and a powder suction unit attached to the mounting portion and passing through the plane. The powder suction unit is movable relative to the mounting portion with at least one degree of freedom. The powder handling device may be mounted onto an opening of a powder container.