Abstract: A disposable sterile plastic bag includes a liquid receiving chamber which can be accessed upon removal of a tear off strip for introducing therein liquids, such as breast milk. The bag also includes a closure member to close the bag once filled with milk. The bag further includes indicia thereon for indicating the volume of milk in the bag, and an extension away from the chamber so that information about the milk can be provided, e.g. by writing, on the bag without danger of piercing the bag. Once opened, the bag can be attached to an outlet port of a breast pump such that pumped milk is conveyed directly and sterilely into the bag, and the bag can then be stored in sub-ambient temperature until ready to be fed to a baby, at which time the bag is opened, the closure is cut off from the bag and the bag is installed on, and used as a liner for, a bag holder which is provided with a cap and nipple and acts as a feeding bottle.

Abstract: A portable levee system including a substantially U-shaped lower frame having a hopper truss extending from said lower frame, a hopper support frame slidably connected to vertical hopper support members depending from the hopper truss. A hopper is positioned in the hopper support frame and a bag rail depends from the hopper support frame and beneath the hopper. The hopper frame may be adjustable manually by rack and pinion, by a hydraulic system, or by other mechanical means. The bag rail may have a plurality of bag guides disposed therein for quickly and easily positioning a levee bag beneath the hopper.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the transfer of a fluent material to or from a container. The container has a holding portion adapted to hold the fluent material and a transfer assembly having a flexible conduit and multiple access ports. The access ports are positioned in spaced apart relationship along the flexible conduit, which has a flow channel in fluid communication with the holding portion. Each of the access ports is operable for selectively transferring fluent material. After a first access port is used to transfer a quantity of fluent material, the section of the conduit carrying the first access port is hermetically or mechanically divided from upstream sections of the conduit. Successive transfers that either dispense fluent material from the holding portion or add fluent material to the holding portion are performed in a like manner using the remaining access ports.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling sacks with a predetermined quantity of product. The apparatus comprises at least one mobile sack feed and filling unit which carries each sack along the process line and at the same time fills the product into it. In the method according to the invention, the empty sacks are fed at the same speed as the mobile filling unit before they are transferred to the mobile filling unit itself.

Abstract: A container for product storage including an expandable portion is provided to eliminate space between the container and the product to prolong the remaining products usable life within the container after opening. The invention includes a storage container (30) that has a cover (32) and product (34) within its interior. An inflatable bladder (36) is disposed within the storage container and a tube (38) penetrates through the container and is connected to the bladder. A valve (48) is attached to the tube's distal end and a pressure source, which could include heat or cooling, is connectable to the valve. The combination of the valve and the pressure source supplies the required pressure to inflate the bladder (36) which occupies the space between the product within the storage container (30) and the cover (32) thereby precluding ambient atmospheric contact with the product. A releasable pressure valve (66) is provided to discharge pressure created within the container when the bladder is inflated.

Abstract: A liner system for a container is provided which includes a body, a neck, and a valve. The body is adapted to substantially conform to an inner surface of the container. The neck has a first end attached to the body and a second end adapted to conform to a shape of an opening of the container. The valve is adapted for fluid communication between an interior surface and an exterior surface of at least one of the body and neck.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for filling a container main body at least whose drum body is made of a flexible film, with a viscous material. A viscous material is charged by the charging means into container main bodies conveyed by the container conveying means, the drum body of the container main body is pressed by the pressing means to cause the surface of the viscous material to bulge, and the opening of the reinforcing component of the container main body is capped by the capping means, allowing the opening to be capped in an air-tight manner with a lid member while virtually all of the air inside the container main body is evacuated, and preventing air from being left over in the container main body so as to prevent hardening, curing and deterioration in the quality of the viscous material that can be caused by such remaining air.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively inflating multiple balloons simultaneously, sequentially, or in random order include a housing for storing pneumatic and electrical control devices and gas conduits. Ports are formed through the housing and each having a nozzle secured thereon. One end of one gas conduit is connected to an external source of pressurized gas and another end is in communication with the ports. An actuator is associated with each port for selectively actuating the delivery of pressurized gas to the associated nozzle manually or automatically. Each port may be automatically closed when predetermined parameters are met in the automatic mode.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filling one or more containers with flowable material such as cereals, grain or rice. Flowable material is transferred via a material guide into filling stations. The material guide or the filling stations can be moved between a first position in which all the flowable material input is guided into the first container, and a second position in which all the flowable material input is guided into the second container. At intermediate positions between the first and second positions, the flowable material input is divided between the first and second containers. The proportion of flowable material entering each of the containers is varied to enable a nearly full container to be topped up to the desired level while maintaining control over the flow and at the same time rapidly filling another container. The filling stations, at which the containers are located, may be positioned in various configurations.

Abstract: A device for controlling the flow of a particulate material from a fill tube of a container filling system is herein disclosed. The rotary flow control device of the present invention includes a stationary plate having flow openings formed therethrough and a rotating plate having similar flow openings. The stationary plate is secured to a distal end of the fill tube such that particulate materials flow from the fill tube will pass through the flow openings of the stationary plate and become somewhat compacted. The rotating plate is adjacent the stationary plate and rotates with respect to the stationary plate so as to shear off masses of particulate materials extruded through the stationary plate in a controlled manner. Preferably the rotating plate will be coupled to the shaft of an auger where the shaft of the auger extends through the stationary plate.

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 nutrient rich dirt. A preferred geometric shape is a trapezoid. The bags preferably have a soaker hose extending through an end and over a plurality of lateral webs within the bag. The bags may be filled with dirt and crops planted therein. The soaker hose may be attached to a pump and water source to provide water to the crops. A plurality of bags may be linearly aligned in order to form a plurality of rows of crops.

Abstract: An opening apparatus that opens continuously conveyed bags with a gas supplied by nozzles. A plurality of nozzles having conical head sections and discharge openings at the tip ends are attached to a rotation transmitting member with equal spaces in between, and this rotation transmitting member is caused to revolve at a constant speed while maintaining a horizontal attitude by means of a parallel link mechanism. The nozzles revolve at a constant speed on a circular track in a vertical plane along the conveying direction of bags with the discharge openings consistently facing the bags. When the nozzles are at the lower point on the circular track, the head sections enter into the bags that are being conveyed at a constant speed, and a gas is caused to jet into the bags from the discharged openings, thus spread-opening the bags.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for filling bags achieves a substantially uniform fill level in bags. The apparatus includes a bag support that exerts pressure on the bags during filling of the bag such that the level of filling media among the bag is more evenly distributed. The apparatus and method also reliably maintain a sterile region during filling of bags by pressurizing the region before beginning bag filling operations.

Abstract: A bag opening apparatus and method for use in a bag filling and packaging machine using flat bags allow a bag to move to a subsequent step while being surely maintained in the state of having been opened. At a mouth opening step, the mouth portion of a bag is opened by using suction cups serving as a mouth opening device. Next, an abutting member of a bag bottom deforming device is moved upward to abut on the bottom of the bag, thereby deforming at least a part of the bottom inward of the bag, while restraining movement of a lower portion of the bag with retaining plates of a bag movement restraining device.

Abstract: A valve assembly for filling containers with metered quantities of materials includes a valve body having a chamber therein, the valve body having open-top and bottom ends with substantially smooth interior sidewalls defining the chamber. A valve element for opening and closing the openable bottom end of the valve body is disposed in the chamber adjacent to the openable bottom end. An actuator device, including a pair of air cylinders, provides for relative movement between a lower portion of the valve body in which the openable bottom end is disposed and the valve element in order to open and close the openable bottom end. A concentric sleeve is telescopically connected to the bottom portion of the main valve body, and is reciprocably movable in response to actuation of the air cylinders to open and close the valve.

Abstract: A screw anchor adjustable density control device is provided for use with a bagging machine for bagging material into bags having a closed end and an open mouth. The bagging machine comprises a wheeled frame having a tunnel thereon which includes an intake end for receiving the material to be bagged and an output end adapted to receive the open mouth of the bag. A selectively rotatable screw anchor is secured to the wheeled frame within the tunnel and extends rearwardly therefrom into the material being packed within the bag. The rotational rate of the screw anchor is selectively varied for varying the density of the material within the bag. Preferably, the screw anchor is selectively movable between retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: An automatic container filler (20) having a frame (22) that supports a hopper (24). A dispensing unit (26) is located at the bottom of the hopper (24) that selectively feeds a fluent material, such as sand, into a plurality of discharge chutes (28). The automatic container filler (20) is designed such that fluent material, such as sand, is fed into the hopper (24). The dispensing unit (26) moves the fluent material from the hopper (24) through the discharge chutes (28) into containers such as sandbags. The dispensing unit (26) deposits a predetermined amount of the fluent material through each of the discharge chutes (28) and into containers in sequential order.

Abstract: A carrier is described for supporting a urine drainage bag, enabling the user to carry the drainage bag from place to place and support the bag on a horizontal surface. The carrier is in the form of a molded, one-piece open frame with top, side and bottom walls. The bag is supported on a hook that extends downwardly from the frame top wall. A urine collection receptacle is positioned in the bottom of the frame, with the frame being sized so that the lower end of the bag extends into the receptacle, but above the frame bottom wall when the bag is supported on the hook.

Abstract: A nozzle for use with an apparatus for inserting toothpaste having a plurality of materials into a toothpaste container. The nozzle includes a first hollow member for receiving a first material, and a second hollow member arranged inside the first hollow member for receiving a second material. The first and second hollow members enable the first and second materials to be inserted into the toothpaste container such that. one of the first and second materials is arranged inside the other of the first and second materials when the toothpaste is dispensed from the toothpaste container.

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 process is provided for filling an at least partially collapsible container comprising one or more fill and/or dispense apertures. The collapsible container is evacuated prior to refilling the container.

Abstract: A connection device includes a first connecting device and a second connecting device, which are interconnectible for the purpose of transferring an aseptic fluid. The first connecting device includes an injection needle and a protecting sleeve which has an orifice that can be punctured and which at least partially surrounds the needle and is displaceable relative thereto. The second connecting device includes a rubber-like part, which is penetratable by the needle and resealable when the needle is withdrawn.

Abstract: Provided is a carrier convertible from a sling supported vessel to a material handler for filling portable receptacles such as bags from a bulk lot of material. The front end of this unit is a scoop for gathering fluent material. Over top the scoop is a hood that prevents spill out of any material when the unit is raised into an upright position. The hood terminates at a projection that defines a hand grip. The scoop tapers into a flue. This tapering permits multiple units to nest into one another for storage purposes. The flue ends at an opening and the opening is sized so that an industry-specific standard bag fits over the opening. The length of the flue is dimensioned so that upon the bag being placed over the flue a hand can grasp both the carrier and bag easily at the projection. When grasped, the bag is tightened and secured to the carrier by the grasping hand. Other bags of different sizes can be accommodated by either gathering any slack with the gripping hand or making different size units.

Abstract: A removing device for liquid in a flexible packing by means of which an unintentional escape of liquid and the ingress of air, dirt and microorganisms in the product accommodated in said packing can be prevented reliably and permanently. In order to achieve this, the removing device according to the present invention is provided with a tubular straw element including the inlet of the removing device and with a closure element associated with the outlet. The flexible packing according to the present invention, which is used for accommodating a liquid, is provided with an insertion area for inserting a removing device, said insertion area being defined by an opening formed in the envelope of said flexible packing and closed by a foil in the initial state, said foil being of such a nature that it will sealingly wrap itself around the introduced removing device thus forming a tentlike shape.

Abstract: A cassette is described including a housing, an inner reservoir located within the housing, a valve coupled to the inner reservoir and coupled to the housing, and a delivery conduit coupled to the inner reservoir and emerging from the delivery opening of the cassette. The cassette also includes a dispensing apparatus that defines a passage and has a first activating device that opens the valve of the cassette. The dispensing apparatus also has a second activating member capable of establishing fluid communication with a medicant container. A method of mixing a powdered drug and a liquid includes establishing fluid communication between the reservoir and the medicant container, dispensing at least a portion of the liquid into the medicant container, and transferring the mixed drug into the reservoir.

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: A disposable sterile plastic bag includes a liquid receiving chamber which can be accessed upon removal of a tear off strip for introducing therein liquids, such as breast milk. The bag also includes a closure member to close the bag once filled with milk. The bag further includes indicia thereon for indicating the volume of milk in the bag, and an extension away from the chamber so that information about the milk can be provided, e.g. by writing, on the bag without danger of piercing the bag. Once opened, the bag can be attached to an outlet port of a breast pump such that pumped milk is conveyed directly and sterilely into the bag, and the bag can then be stored in sub-ambient temperature until ready to be fed to a baby, at which time the bag is opened, the closure is cut off from the bag and the bag is installed on, and used as a liner for, a bag holder which is provided with a cap and nipple and acts as a feeding bottle.

Abstract: A device designed to interconnect with an inflatable thermia blanket. The device conveys a medium into the blanket, which applies an internal pressure to the device, and has at least two temperature settings for controlling the temperature of the medium and a pressure sensing apparatus. The pressure sensing apparatus measures the internal pressure. And when the measurement exceeds a predetermined level of internal pressure then any one of the at least two temperature settings is useable. Otherwise, when the measurement does not exceed the predetermined level of internal pressure, the device will either convey the medium at a predetermined temperature setting, which can include shutting the device down.

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 disposable sterile plastic bag includes a liquid receiving chamber which can be accessed upon removal of a tear off strip for introducing therein liquids, such as breast milk. The bag also includes a closure member to close the bag once filled with milk. The bag further includes indicia thereon for indicating the volume of milk in the bag, and an extension away from the chamber so that information about the milk can be provided, e.g. by writing, on the bag without danger of piercing the bag. Once opened, the bag can be attached to an outlet port of a breast pump such that pumped milk is conveyed directly and sterilely into the bag, and the bag can then be stored in sub-ambient temperature until ready to be fed to a baby, at which time the bag is opened, the closure is cut off from the bag and the bag is installed on, and used as a liner for, a bag holder which is provided with a cap and nipple and acts as a feeding bottle.

Abstract: An icemaker dose dispenser includes a housing with a septum therein defining opposite chambers having corresponding water ports. Water is routed alternately through the ports for dispensing water from the chambers in sequence for accurately filling an ice tray.

Abstract: A gas container having a deformable outer container body, an inner bag, which has a gas barrier characteristic, and an outlet/inlet formed within the inner bag. A gas is charged into the inner bag through the outlet/inlet and discharged there by applying a pressure to the outer container body from outside. According to the invention, all of the gas held in the container can be used without leaving any remaining gas waste. In addition, the container can be re-used.

Abstract: The vehicle (1) has a trailer unit (3) for receiving intermediate bulk carrier (IBC) compartments (4) an integrated liquid recovery system (20), an IBC mounting system (30) and an evacuation system (40) with tapping points (42, 43) along either side of the vehicle (1). Wasted journeys are minimised by optimising the shape and size of IBC for a given delivery and load balancing enhances vehicle stability. The cost and environmental impact of accidental damage is also reduced.

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 mixing chamber assembly which has a reciprocating rod (270) received within a mixing chamber of a mixing chamber member (28). The reciprocating rod (270) is in a non-interference position with the mixing chamber over its entire length within the mixing chamber. The non-interference fit provides for continuous solvent flow about the exterior of the rod and interior of the wall defining the mixing chamber such that solvent drips out the discharge end of the mixing chamber and the rod is free to float or ride on a film of solvent. The ability for the rod to ride on a film of solvent over the entire portion received within the mixing chamber, allows for a much reduced reciprocating motive force requirement and a corresponding freedom to increase the mixing chamber volume.

Abstract: A self-triggering inflatable balloon device. In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a cylinder of compressed gas having an actuating valve thereon. The other end of the actuating valve is coupled to a deflated balloon. The cylinder, valve and deflated balloon are secured to the interior of a box having a lid. An actuating member of the valve is coupled to the box lid such that the valve is opened when the box lid is raised. Upon opening of the box lid, therefore, the actuating valve is opened and the balloon is automatically inflated with the gas from the compressed gas cylinder. The device may be given as a gift wrapped present or mailed to a friend, and will produce a surprise when opened.

Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container. The container has walls of flexible sheet, with at least a second end enclosed with a sheet. The ends may have filling and discharge spouts. The walls of flexible sheet may have a plurality of loops external to the container and adjacent to the first end. The second end has two parallel guides formed from flexible sheet and external to the flexible intermediate bulk container. Preferably, each guide has therein a removable fork guide formed from a solid material.

Abstract: Bag shaped inner layer in the form of a so-called liner (1) intended for use together with a carrying outer structure (2) when transporting and storing bulk goods. The liner (1) is provided with a supporting member (11) towards which a liner bag is folded and/or rolled whereby a self supporting package is formed. The liner (1) is provided with a socket (12) for filling and a socket (13) for emptying.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for dispensing fluid into containers includes a cleaning mechanism that brings the discharge nozzle of a dispenser into the travel path of a film web so that the end-face can make contact with the film web to remove from the end-face at least a portion of any fluid or reaction-products of the fluid that may be in adherence with the end-face. A film for removing such fluid or reaction-products from the end-face of the dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: A device for repairing a tire fault by injecting repair liquid into the faulty tire, said liquid being present in a compressible liquid storage volume (100). Said volume (100) is sealed in such a way that it is watertight at at least one first sealing point (60) to be opened and is located in a pressurized container (56). Said pressurized container is subjected to the pressure of a pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source (28) in a compression chamber which becomes larger as it is affected by the pressurized gas. When the first sealing point (60) is opened, the volume (100) delivers repair liquid to the tire (12) through the opened first sealing point (60) be extracted from the volume.

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 bag filling process and machine wherein material to be bagged is force fed into a tunnel from an end and wherein the material is compacted and fed through the tunnel and out the opposite end which opens into a bag surrounding the tunnel. To avoid compacting and filling of the bag from the bottom up, a ramp in the bottom of the tunnel directs the flow of material to a mid-height position to promote compacting and filling of the bag from the mid-point position both downwardly and upwardly from the ramp end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid moving device for use, for example, with inflatable articles. The fluid moving device includes an intake port that provides for fluid to be drawn into the fluid moving device, a motor and impeller assembly for moving the fluid through the fluid moving device and a fluid transfer orifice that provides the fluid at an output of the fluid moving device. The fluid moving device also includes a power switch that allows manual activation and deactivation of the fluid moving device.

Abstract: A funnel cap device for a fluid container includes a funnel-shaped member having a passage therethrough extending between a wide end and a narrow end thereof, and a cap member attached to the funnel-shaped member for selectively opening and closing the narrow end of the passage. A hub portion extends from the narrow end of the funnel-shaped member, the cap member being slidable on the hub portion between open and closed positions. The cap member and hub portion include a cooperating aperture and seal tab which mutually engage in the closed position to prevent fluid flow. The funnel cap device is attachable to a fluid container having a spout on one end. The funnel-shaped member includes an intermediate portion having a thread pattern on an inner surface for engaging similar threads on the spout in an upright orientation where the funnel-shaped member engages the neck of the container.

Abstract: A dispenser for bulk goods comprises a storage container, and a discharge device connected thereto, a dosing means and a discharge chute extending to a collecting point. The dosing means comprises a valve flap which is pivotable between a closing position and a discharge position. An operating device is adapted to pivot the valve flap between said two positions. A locking device prevents the valve flap from pivoting from the closing position to the discharge position in the absence of a collecting receptacle or bag at the collecting point. Preferably, the operating device comprises two operating handles which are operatively connected to the valve flap for pivoting thereof. In this operative connection, a sensor mechanism is included, which permits power transfer merely in essentially parallel or synchronous actuation of the operating handles.

Abstract: The multi bagging machine comprises: a framework including four, spaced apart upright legs arranged in a generally rectangular configuration; a generally rectangular hopper mounted to an upper end of the framework; the hopper including a sharply inclined front wall and a lesser inclined back wall extending between two end walls; an auger located adjacent the bottom of the hopper and having an auger shaft extending between the end walls; an agitator including an agitator shaft located above the auger and a short distance toward the rear of the hopper; a plurality of discharge chutes connected to the bottom of the hopper for discharging fluent particulate material from the hopper into a container or bag; and a slide gate movable from a rear wall of each discharge chute into and across the discharge chute to a front wall of each discharge chute and back for blocking and unblocking the flow of fluent particular material through the discharge chute into a bag or container.

Abstract: An inflatable cushioning system with separate inflatable cushioning chambers a common tool guideway and a common air inlet. The inflatable cushioning chambers each have an inflation port. The common air inlet is in fluid communication with each of the inflatable cushioning chambers. During inflation, pressurized air is inserted into the common air inlet. The pressurized air then enters the individual cushioning chambers through the inflation ports. The inflatable cushioning system is inflated using a multi-purpose inflation tool having a body with a main portion and a second portion, the second portion being connected to the main portion and both portions having hollow interiors. The second portion of the tool having a connecting means for connecting the tool to an external pressurized air source. The tool also having a blade connected to said main portion for cutting the tool guideway as the tool is advanced through the tool guideway.

Abstract: A cassette is described including a housing, an inner reservoir located within the housing, a valve coupled to the inner reservoir and coupled to the housing, and a delivery conduit coupled to the inner reservoir and emerging from the delivery opening of the cassette. The cassette also includes a dispensing apparatus that defines a passage and has a first activating device that opens the valve of the cassette. The dispensing apparatus also has a second activating member capable of establishing fluid communication with a medicant container. A method of mixing a powdered drug and a liquid includes establishing fluid communication between the reservoir and the medicant container, dispensing at least a portion of the liquid into the medicant container, and transferring the mixed drug into the reservoir.

Abstract: An adjustable anchor wing is provided for an agricultural bagging machine which not only acts as an anchor against premature movement of the machine as the bag is being filled, but also controls the density of the material being packed in an agricultural bag. The adjustable wing is supported by a pair of longitudinally movable cables with the cables being connected to the wing to enable the wing to be moved from a fully retracted position to a fully extended position.