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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2011
Kyle a Naydo, Mountain View, CA (US);
Derrick J Parks, Belmont, CA (US);
Patrick Reich, San Jose, CA (US);
Gordon Stout, El Cerrito, CA (US);
Xuyen Pham, Fremont, CA (US);
Michael J Rocchio, Hayward, CA (US);
Kyle A Naydo, Mountain View, CA (US);
Derrick J Parks, Belmont, CA (US);
Patrick Reich, San Jose, CA (US);
Gordon Stout, El Cerrito, CA (US);
Xuyen Pham, Fremont, CA (US);
Michael J Rocchio, Hayward, CA (US);
Novartis AG, Basel, CH;
Abstract
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.