Abstract: A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine includes a source of sandbags and a guide track positioned adjacent to the source of sandbags. A hook attached to a chain of the guide track selectively removes a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advances the sandbag along the guide track. An end of the sandbag is opened under a fill chute, and the sandbag is partially filled with fill material. A closing mechanism closes the open end of the sandbag and the sandbag is removed from the machine.

Abstract: A variable volume buffer is employed to conduct a multitude of articles from an elevated supply stream into a container at a lower elevation while maintaining a drop distance for the articles that is shorter than the distance from the source to the bottom of the container. The bottom of the buffer is vertically displaced in response to the height of the articles in the buffer in a continuous or step-wise function to maintain the fill level of the articles in the buffer at substantially a constant drop distance from the source. Upon the bottom of the buffer moving adjacent the bottom of the container, the gate is opened and the buffer is raised to permit the spilling of the articles directly from the buffer and into the container.

Abstract: A processing solution container package system includes a frame that supports the containers of the package system and allows each of the containers to collapse while avoiding a trapping of solution within the containers. The frame comprises first and second members that include interlocking sections to permit each of the members to be accommodated on the surface of the containers and interlocked to each other. The frame includes curved sections to support a valve neck of each of the containers in an extended non-collapsed position. This helps in the assembly of the containers, and further prevents the valve necks of the containers from collapsing back towards the top surface of the containers while the containers are being filled with solution. Also, the frame that supports the containers prevents damage to the containers if the containers are accidentally dropped. In a further feature of the invention, the containers have a crown shaped surface which corresponds to a curved surface of the frame.

Abstract: A drawing frame comprising, starting from a main frame (1), a sliding frame consisting of several actuators (20, 22, 23) arranged in a straight position on the elements drawing the sheath (5). The various actuators (20, 22, 23) are guided by slide rails (13, 14) and in particular by a pair of dihedral structures (7) for example, comprising beams (10, 12) and slides mobile by the effect of the various actuators. The drawing frame can advantageously be installed on a machine used for making silos, for sheathing fodder bales for example.

Abstract: A flexible container for liquid transport made of a flexible material includes a top face portion, a bottom face portion, and a peripheral face portion connecting the top face portion and the bottom face portion. An air tight, water resistant slide fastener is openably/closably mounted to the peripheral face portion of the container. A liquid stirring port is provided at the top face portion, and a liquid injecting and ejecting port are provided at a lower end of a rear face portion of the peripheral face portion. Container suspending pieces and bottom face portion fixing pieces are mounted at the top face portion of the container and at four corners of the bottom face portion. During washing, the container can be washed reliably and efficiently while the inside of the spread out container can be visually checked by efficiently utilizing the air tight, water resistant slide fastener, liquid stirring port, liquid injecting and ejecting port, and container suspending pieces, and bottom face port fixing pieces.

Abstract: The bagging machine has a rotary table with openings to receive a series of bags. Each bag is staked onto four pins two of which are stationary and two of which are laterally movable. After filling, the bag is heat sealed using a pair of heat seal bars and then severed by a fly knife above the heat seal. The bag is then removed manually or automatically.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for filling flexible receptacles or bags with bulk or particulate material is provided. In one aspect, an automatic sand bag filling apparatus is disclosed which includes a bulk fill channel which may be placed within the interior of each bag to be filled. The filling apparatus may have a metering device for providing the desired amount of bulk material to the fill channel. The fill channel may be moveable along a fixed path for engaging and advancing a series of interconnected bags. Articulating spreader bars may be provided to support the bag during filling. In one embodiment, the filling apparatus is mounted on a trailer assembly and includes a reservoir for storing the bulk sand. The sand may be transferred from the reservoir to the filling apparatus using augers, conveyors, etc. A preferred construction of a series of interconnected sand bags and a method of making a series of interconnected bags is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inflatable packing article including a flexible, air tight bag; and a valve assembly defining a passage through which air is introduced into the bag during inflation, the valve assembly having an inlet end, the inlet end having an outer exposed surface with an adhesive adhered thereto and circumscribing a predefined area through which access to the passage is obtained.

Abstract: A processing solution container package system includes a frame that supports the containers of the package system and allows each of the containers to collapse while avoiding a trapping of solution within the containers. The frame comprises first and second members that include interlocking sections to permit each of the members to be accommodated on the surface of the containers and interlocked to each other. The frame includes curved sections to support a valve neck of each of the containers in an extended non-collapsed position. This helps in the assembly of the containers, and further prevents the valve necks of the containers from collapsing back towards the top surface of the containers while the containers are being filled with solution. Also, the frame that supports the containers prevents damage to the containers if the containers are accidentally dropped. In a further feature of the invention, the containers have a crown shaped surface which corresponds to a curved surface of the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for filling the bags of a chain of bags or a chain of stacks of bags. According to the invention, the chain of bags or the chain of stacks of bags is unwound from a reel, guided over a table, until a bag lies in a suction and filling position on said table. Then the bag is pulled up by means of a suction device, filled, and severed from the supporting web as well as transported away to a depositing table.

Abstract: A containment system for biohazardous fluids is described. The containment system operates under the action of gravity at substantially constant atmospheric pressure. The system includes a container having a first membrane and a second membrane coupled together to enclose a containment volume. The first membrane is characterized by being permeable to gases and impermeable to liquids and aerosols. The second membrane is characterized by being impermeable to gasses and liquids and includes an inlet port configured to receive a tube. A self-sealing inlet port minimizes splashing back and spillage. Particular embodiments include a single-use liner assembly and a rigid, reusable receptacle with a securable lid and a drain for disposing of collected fluids. The receptacle may be coupled to the liner assembly to substantially enclose the liner.

Abstract: A packaging processing (liquid filling) apparatus, including a rising-and-lowering assembly attached to a pivot member and moved vertically and filling nozzles attached to the rising-and-lowering assembly. An endless chain having grippers at equal intervals is rotated continuously by a sprocket. A circular first raising-and-lowering cam that rotates with the sprocket is attached to the sprocket, and a circular-arc-shaped second raising-and-lowering cam is provided near the first raising-and-lowering cam; and a cam roller attached to the rising-and-lowering assembly is caused to roll on these cams. When the pivot member makes a forward motion to follow the bags held by grippers, the cam roller rolls over the second raising-and-lowering cam, and the rising-and-lowering assembly is lowered and then raised; when the pivot member makes a return motion, the cam roller rolls over the first raising-and-lowering cam, and the rising-and-lowering assembly is maintained in a raised position.

Abstract: A balloon-inflating device capable of mixing a multiple type of gases, which includes a body having an air-inlet cavity and a compression cavity; at least one air pump mounted to the body to pump air from the air-inlet cavity to the compression cavity; at least an air nozzle mounted to the body and having an air-inlet connected to the compression cavity, wherein the nozzle is provided with a stopper to seal the air-inlet in normal operating condition; at least a second gas supply valve having an air-outlet connected to the air nozzle and having an air-inlet connected to a second gas supplier; and a control device for controlling the operation of the air pump and the second gas supply valve, thereby the opening and closing of the air pump and the second gas supply valve inflate a balloon with either air or a second gas, or a mixture of the compressed air of the air pump and the second gas.

Abstract: A portable levee system includes a bag having a preselected geometric shape. The bag is continuous in that it has a length at least equal to its width, and is preferably many times as long. A top portion of the bag is open for receiving fill material. A preferred geometric shape is a trapezoid. The bag is removably mounted to a dispenser and the dispenser dispenses the bag from a rear portion of the dispenser. A preferred dispenser is towed behind a tractor or truck and the bag is filled within the dispenser and deposited onto the ground. A method of providing a portable levee is taught wherein a levee is created in a fraction of the time required to build an equivalently-sized levee utilizing current emergency levee construction systems.

Abstract: A sand bag loading system comprises a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has legs with a connecting member provided there between. The connecting member has first and second ends. A loading tube assembly is provided. The loading tube assembly has a loading tube and a hopper. The loading tube is in a hollow cylindrical configuration with upper and lower sides and first and second ends. The loading tube has an aperture in a rectangular configuration. The hopper is of a rigid metallic material. The hopper has two diverging rectangular sections, coupled to the aperture sides. Two V-shaped sections are coupled to the aperture ends. A bracket hinge assembly is provided. The bracket hinge assembly has upper and lower portions. The upper portion is coupled to the tube. The lower portion is coupled to the connecting member. A pivotal pin is provided between the upper and lower portions.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for supplying an ice water-containing bag for use in icing. The apparatus includes an ice machine, an ice storing section for storing ice manufactured by the ice machine, ice packing means for packing the ice stored in the ice storing section in a bag having a water resistance, water supplying means for supplying water into the bag, sealing means for sealing an opening of the bag in which ice and water has been put, a belt conveyer for carrying the bag containing ice and water, a controller for controlling the respective means to be activated/suspended, and ice-water manufacturing instructing means connected with the control means, for sending an instruction for manufacturing the ice water-containing bag.

Abstract: A filling apparatus of irregular—formed vessels having an intermittent swinging table (111) disposed above a continuous rotation table (5) and having a plurality of filling nozzles (121) at a same pitch as the vessel holding pitch, filling means for pushing out the liquid from the filling nozzles (121), vertical moving means for vertically moving the filling nozzles (121), a continuously rotating outside hollow shaft (119) to which the continuous rotation table (5) is mounted, a hollow shaft (116) disposed concentrically with the outside hollow shaft (119) for reciprocally rotating the intermittent swinging table (111).

Abstract: A collection system and method for various uses including the efficient collection of leaves. The system includes a specially designed chute element and an attachable draw-string type of plastic bag. The bag unit has plural perforations formed therein to provide for an equalization of air pressure and resultant ease of placement of collected items into the bag. The invention incorporates fluid mechanics principles related to air flow and air pressure equalization.

Abstract: A mobile, automatic sandbagging machine includes a source of sandbags and a guide track positioned adjacent to the source of sandbags. A hook attached to a chain of the guide track selectively removes a sandbag from the source of sandbags and advances the sandbag along the guide track. An end of the sandbag is opened under a fill chute, and the sandbag is partially filled with fill material. A closing mechanism closes the open end of the sandbag and the sandbag is removed from the machine.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a liquid comprises a receptacle and apparatus for refilling the receptacle with compressed air, the receptacle being provided with a filling valve. The liquid to be dispensed and the air under pressure are contained inside the receptacle separately in different spaces.

Abstract: A method of inflating a dunnage bag in a box including the steps of inflating the dunnage bag; with one or more sensors, monitoring deflection of at least two surfaces of the box while inflating the dunnage bag; upon detecting through monitoring that deflection of either of at least two surfaces reaches a corresponding preseleted threshold, automatically terminating inflating of the box.

Abstract: A sand bagging device comprises a portable support having a hopper mounted thereto to store sand for bagging. The device includes a bagging station mounted to the hopper having a chute extending therefrom. A cartridge of continuous bagging material is removably mounted to the chute. A scale is adjustably mounted below the chute which can selectably accommodate bags of different weights and heights. Sand flows into the chute from the hopper and is allowed to fill the bag material to a predetermined weight. A sealing member cuts and seals the bagging material into a discrete bag of sand.

Abstract: A packaging system for a sterilizable item comprising a pouch having a frangible opening, the pouch defining a sterile compartment therein to hold a sterilizable item and a support element for fluid attachment to a sterilizer, the support element defining a window thereupon, the support element attached to the pouch along a perimeter of the opening. The opening may comprise a scored portion cut into the front side of the pouch. The support element may be a rigid cardboard support element defining a perforated window with a knockout piece. The system may also include a cover adhered with the window for ensuring that the knockout piece remains attached to the support element until broken. The system may also include an adhesive strip attached along a perimeter of the cover, and include a removable backing strip.

Abstract: This device is for maintaining a flexible bag in an open manner. It has an inner hoop having an outer side wall sloping inwardly and downwardly, and an outer binder which is provided with a through opening having a complementary shape and size adapted to embrace the outer side wall of the inner hoop. The flexible bag is mounted between the inner hoop and the outer binder by first inserting the bag through the inner hoop with the bag's lip portion folded backwards to cover over the outer side wall of the inner loop. The outer binder is then fitted over the inner hoop with the folded back lip portion of the bag sandwiched between the engaging inner hoop and the outer binder. When the bag is being filled, the weight in the bag will inherently pull the inner hoop and the outer binder to engage with each other with increasing force as the weight of the load increases, and thus, in turn, securing the bag even more tightly to the device.

Abstract: A freight transport vehicle convertible for carrying piece goods as well as bulk liquid cargo, includes a collapsible liquid cargo bag and at least one adjustable cinching strap for being tightened down over the bag. Tightening of the strap over the bag causes the pressure of the liquid mass within the bag to increase, serving to make the liquid mass act as a solid mass within the bag. This prevents kinetic energy that is built up in the mass through motion of the vehicle from causing sloshing motion of the liquid during transportation, thus eliminating possible hazards in operation of the vehicle and preventing possible damage to the cargo bag.

Abstract: A filling device (1) for filling bags (5) with bulk material (6), which filling device (1) comprises a carrier (3) which is adapted for fixing to a lifting device (2) and which is provided with a number of load hooks (4) for fastening thereto of a bag (5), which bag (5) is provided for this purpose with fastening means (7) such as loops (7) or eyes (7), characterized in that the load hooks (4) are formed such that during operation a wholly or partially filled bag (5) is automatically released from the load hooks (4) by setting down the bag (5) and moving the lifting device (92) away.

Abstract: A bag holder comprising a frame assembly, a bag support, an attachment assembly and a control assembly. The frame assembly includes a base assembly with vertical posts extending upward therefrom. The bag support is mounted on the posts for vertical movement by the control assembly. The control assembly includes a cable assembly which is driven by a drive mechanism.

Abstract: An assembly (10) for collecting candy comprises a channel (20) having an upper opening (22) and a lower opening (24) for receiving candy in the upper opening (22) and directing the candy out of the lower opening (24) for deposition in a receptacle (24), and a lid (30) moveably supported on the channel (20) for movement between a closed position covering the upper opening (22) and an open position providing access to the upper opening (22). The assembly (10) is characterized by the lid (30) presenting a face (70) overlying the upper opening (22). The face (70) includes a mouth (71), a space for two eyes (72), nostrils (73), the back of a head (74), a forehead (75) above the eyes (72), ears (77), and teeth (76). The channel (20) includes a pivotal member (21) for pivotally supporting the face (70) on the channel (20) and an actuation device (31) for manually pivoting the face (70) relative to the channel (20).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for holding open a mouth (40) of a bag (20) defined by side walls (22, 26) of the bag for facilitating placing material into the bag comprises a one-piece rectangular frame member (50) made of a resilient material. The frame member (50) has four side portions (52, 56) which lie substantially in a common plane constituting a first condition of the frame member. The four side portions (52, 56) are for engaging interior side walls (22, 26) of the bag. The side portions (52, 56) of the frame member (50) define a rectangular outer perimeter (62) of the frame member and a window (64) in the frame member through which material is placed into the bag (20). The outer perimeter (64) is slightly larger than the mouth (40) of the bag (20) measured in a plane perpendicular to the side walls (22, 26) of the bag.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clamping device for a coin bag that receives coins from a coin exit region of a coin processing machine. The clamping device includes a mounting structure that is located at the coin exit region. The mounting structure has first and second outer surfaces that are generally angled with respect to a vertical line. A holder member movably mounted with respect to the mounting structure between an opened position and a closed position. The holder member has first and second inner surfaces generally opposing the outer surfaces of the mounting structure when the holder member is in the closed position. A bag receiving region is defined between the first inner and outer surfaces and between the second inner and outer surfaces. The bag receiving region decreases in size when the holder member is moved from the opened position to the closed position where the bag is clamped tightly between the inner and outer surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling expandable toy balloons with a liquid such as water includes a body portion defining a central cavity and having a pair of open ends, with the lower end formed into a fitting member for releasable engagement of the neck of a balloon, and the upper end formed into a mouthpiece for the user's mouth. The neck of the balloon to be filled is placed over the fitting member and the entire apparatus (with balloon attached) is then at least partially filled with water by dipping into a body of water. The user then places his mouth on the mouthpiece and exhales into the body portion and central cavity, to displace the water into the balloon until the balloon has been filled with water to the desired level. The filled balloon can then be removed from the fitting, and the neck of the balloon tied off in a knot, so that the water balloon may be used for play.

Abstract: A bag filling machine comprising a supply hopper, a material flow control mechanism and a rotatable bag filling spout is herein disclosed. The rotating bag filling spout is constructed and arranged for rotation about a vertical axis and is connected to the supply hopper through the material flow control mechanism so as to convey bulk commodities stored in the supply hopper into a bag that is to be filled. After the bag has been filled, the rotatable bag filling spout rotates to close the bag. A sealing mechanism is also provided to seal the filled bags once they have been closed by the rotating bag filling spout.

Abstract: The sandbag filling stand is provided with a removable top section with at least one opening. This top section rests on side supports, typically, one at each end of the top section. A pivoting sandbag tray is under the top section and pivotally engages each side support. A rotating arm also pivotally engages each side support. With the rotating arm aligned in the vertical plane (up position), the sand tray is held roughly parallel to the ground on which the two side supports rest. When the rotating arm is pushed toward the sand tray pivot points, the sand tray will tilt. With the sand tray tilted at an angle any sandbag resting on the sand tray will tend to slide toward the low side of the tray for easy removal.

Abstract: A fitting is provided for attachment to a flexible bag. The combined flexible bag and fitting may be inserted into a container for filling the flexible bag with a material, such as a chemical requiring transport, and ultimately draining of the material following delivery thereof. The fitting allows for bottom filling of the container and elimination of head space as well as draining of the material without interference from the bag.

Abstract: A method of filling containers with bulk material wherein a bag is filled, weighed and densified at the same time. The bag is supported on a releasable hanger. The bag is constantly weighed, and a predetermined quantity of material is placed in the bag. The bag is raised and lowered and vibrated to settle, or densify, the material while the material is being admitted to the bag. The bag may be vibrated while being filled by counter-rotating vibrators. The material is weighed and the net weight is determined. The method of the present invention can be used for filling drums, boxes and other containers, as well as bags. Specific designed power operated hooks are used to support the bag. The containers are supported on a platform. Drums as well as bags can be filled without any change in the machine requiring tools. A three piece spout is used to fill bags and a drum head adapter is supported on the spout to fill drums.

Abstract: A receptacle is provided for receiving soft fragile tablets from a tablet press. The receptacle includes a drum with a soft bag mounted therein. The bag is supported by a suspension system which automatically lowers the bag from an empty raised position to a loaded lower position, in response to the weight of the tablets in the bag. The suspension system maintains a constant drop distance for the tablets between the discharge chute of the tablet press and the bag, thereby minimizing damage to the tablets during the transfer process. The bag is porous to permit air treatment for hardening of the tablets after the tablets are received in the bag.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting on a supporting object or support and receiving and suspending pressure seal or closure bags in open configuration, which bracket typically includes a generally elliptically-shaped frame fitted with a flange along one edge, the flange extending from the edge of the bracket and having an upwardly-projecting flange lip for mounting the bracket on a support such as the dash of an automobile, a cabinet, desk, or the like. The bracket is designed to suspend an open, tab-and-slot, pressure seal bag as a receptacle for trash and other articles, wherein the reversed tab-and-slot pressure seal elements in the mouth of the bag engage the outside periphery of the bracket frame at a bag fold and secure the pressure seal plastic bag on the bracket.

Abstract: A new sandbag filling aiding device for providing a means for quickly filling a sandbag with sand. The inventive device includes a funnel member with an inner surface defining a duct between its ends. On the outer surface of the funnel member is a hooking member for holding a portion of a bag placed over the bag filling end of the funnel member. The funnel member is mounted to the mounting portion of a support member that has three elongate legs downwardly and outwardly extending from the mounting portion.

Abstract: The invention described holds dialysis bag and other similar articles containing delicate membrane securely in place so that biological solution can be added or collected, safely. The Dialysis Bag Holder contains bottom, vertical and top plates, cradle tubes and a funnel holding mechanism. The bottom plate holds vertical plate and cradle tubes. The vertical plate, besides providing additional support to cradle tubes, holds the top plate firmly in place. The top plate located over the tip of cradle tubes, seats funnel for pouring large volume of sample. Cradle tubes, attached permanently at an angle to the top of bottom plate, hold dialysis bags. The angle of attachment makes cradle tubes have an ascending slope. The concave holding surface of cradle tube complements with the cylindrical body of the bag or similar articles. The entire unit provides stability to the dialysis bag before, during and after loading biological sample.

Abstract: A filling machine includes a rotary table having a plurality of peripheral openings each of which is provided with upstanding posts for staking of a bag thereon for suspension through the opening. A blower is provided at a second station for blowing air into the bag to open the bag. A chute is provided for delivering material into the open bag. A gathering and severing unit is provided to close and staple the bag in a closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling bags includes a top plate having a plurality of holes therethrough. A plurality of cylindrical bag holders are engaged with each hole of the top plate with an end of each bag holder extending outwardly of the top plate. A stand is connected to the top plate to support the top plate above a supporting surface. A locking plate having a plurality of holes therethrough in registry with the holes of the top plate engages the outwardly extending end of each bag holder to hold a bag in place.

Abstract: A container filling machine having a frame and a fill station on the frame. The fill station has hooks to engage stirrups on the top of the bag. The fill station also has a platform to support a first open topped container. The fill station also has hooks to support a first open top container. A filling member is supported on the hooks for supporting an open top container. A dispensing means is supported on the frame of the open top container to fill the top container and to fill a container resting on the platform. Means is provided to automatically release the hooks and means is provided to shake the bag to settle the material in it and to move the bags towards the front of the machine. Hooks are used to facilitate removing the bag.

Abstract: A collecting device for collecting a viscous fluid comprising a base having a front panel, a back panel and an interior area located therebetween. A lower portion of the base further includes an outlet port. This outlet port is adapted to be located into a holding container. Located on the front panel and/or back panel are a plurality of apertures which extend into the interior area. A holding receptacle is secured in front of each aperture. Accordingly, utilization of the device occurs once bottles are inverted into the apertures. The holding receptacles maintain the bottles in a fixed and inverted position. Residue of the viscous fluid located within the bottle flow from the bottles to the side walls of the interior area. Gravity forces the residue to the outlet port and into the holding container. This collected material can be stored for later use.

Abstract: A sandbag filling machine generally comprises a plurality of sandbag carriers movably around a circuit by an indexing machine. The sandbag carriers are moved among a plurality of stations including a sand supply unit and a sandbag sealer. Fasteners on each sandbag carrier selectively open and close the sandbag.

Abstract: A portable toilet and waste receptacle system is provided including a toilet seat and a conventional bucket for performing toilet functions, said seat being attachable to the upper rim of a bucket for use in locations not having conventional toilet facilities. In one embodiment, a flexible waste container can be placed within the bucket to receive human waste. The flexible waste container can be sealed, stored in the bucket, and a separate sealable lid can be placed onto the bucket to seal-in the waste contained therein.

Abstract: A portable device for receiving and dispensing , under gravity, particulate materials, preferrably sand, fed thereto into bags is described. A tapered hopper is supported on legs, which may be telescopically adjustable, has an open top, which is greater in width than the width of a shovel, and has an upstanding deflector around three sides to deflect material into the hopper. The lower end of the hopper is provided with a discharge chute having a diameter somewhat less than the diameter of a receiving bag. The outside of the chute is provided with a pair of upstanding tapered lugs or pins from which to suspend the receiving bag.

Abstract: A bag filler which is particularly suited for filling of yard waste bags. The bag filler has a top funnel with a descending collapsible loading nozzle. The loading nozzle is inserted within a waste bag and waste is loaded into the funnel to channel it into the bag. The wide inlet of the funnel increases the effective mouth area of the bag, making the bag easier to fill. The loading nozzle is preferably configured to allow it to be selectively locked into various lengths between fully extended and fully collapsed lengths. The length of the loading nozzle can thus be configured to fit bags of varying depths. Bag-retaining structure may be provided on the funnel and/or loading nozzle to allow attachment of a bag rim about the bag filler so that a bag is held in an open state with the nozzle resting therein.

Abstract: A funnel (22) includes a liner (28) connected to a support structure (26). The funnel (22) is connected to a base (24) positioned within a trash bag (78) having an opening disposed around the support structure (26) at a discharge opening of the funnel (26). The liner (22) is detachable from the support structure (26) which is compressed for storage after being detached from the base (24). The liner (22) and base (24) are connected to the support structure (26) for storage. The components are packaged as a kit with adhesive so a purchaser can assemble the components.

Abstract: A bag filler consisting of a single tubular member has a peripheral portion removed from one end thereof to form a hand grip while an opposing peripheral portion at the same end then forms a scoop, has its other end inserted into the open end of a bag to be filled, and the bag at both its ends is then turned about and within the associated ends of the tubular member so that an operator may with one hand hold both the open end of the bag and the hand grip of the tubular member for guiding the bag and bag filler into engagement with material from which the bag is to be filled, while the operator's other hand holds the bag and other end of the tubular member to propel the bag and bag filler.

Abstract: A collapsible container liner for use within a bulk container having a substantially rigid top, bottom and side walls and a filler opening in the top wall. The liner is a collapsible bag of a flexible material with top, bottom and sides which correspond to the container walls within the interior of the container. A first opening in the liner top corresponds to the filler opening in the container top wall. A seal is formed between the container top wall and the liner top around the periphery of the filler opening and the first opening. Optionally, the container bottom wall can be formed with a discharge outlet lined by a complementarily shaped liner discharge spout sealed adjacent thereto. A second opening in the liner top is spaced from the first opening and has an evacuation outlet attached to the liner top around the periphery of the second opening.