U.S. patent application number 11/285259 was filed with the patent office on 2006-05-04 for mobile bag filling system.
Invention is credited to Joe Summerville.
Application Number | 20060090812 11/285259 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34425847 |
Filed Date | 2006-05-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060090812 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Summerville; Joe |
May 4, 2006 |
Mobile bag filling system
Abstract
A mobile bag filling system for filling bags with fluent matter,
such as sand, and comprises a hopper, a flume, and first and second
conveyor systems. The hopper receives the fluent matter from a
source and an auger within the hopper moves the fluent matter onto
the first conveyor system and transfers the fluent matter from the
hopper up a ramping section to the flume. The flume directs the
fluent matter into at least one holding receptacle, or sandbag. The
second conveyor system receives the sandbag after it has received
the fluent matter and moves the sandbag sufficiently to one side of
the flumes to allow a user to fill another sandbag. The mobile bag
filling system may also include a sandbag docking station
configured to receive the sandbag after the sandbag has received
the fluent matter and disconnected from the flume. The sandbag
docking station and the second conveyor system are positioned such
that when the sandbag is pushed toward the second conveyor system,
the sandbag falls onto the second conveyor system. A string clamp
automatically seals the sandbags.
Inventors: |
Summerville; Joe; (San
Diego, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
STARKWEATHER & ASSOCIATES
9035 SOUTH 1300 EAST
SUITE 200
SANDY
UT
84094
US
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Family ID: |
34425847 |
Appl. No.: |
11/285259 |
Filed: |
November 21, 2005 |
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Application
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10921668 |
Aug 19, 2004 |
6978812 |
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11285259 |
Nov 21, 2005 |
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60496412 |
Aug 19, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
141/114 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65G 65/28 20130101;
B65G 41/008 20130101; B65G 65/46 20130101; B65G 15/24 20130101;
B65B 1/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
141/114 |
International
Class: |
B65B 3/16 20060101
B65B003/16 |
Claims
1. A mobile bag filling system for filling bags with fluent matter,
comprising: a holding receptacle configured to hold fluent matter;
a flume opposite the hopper, the flume configured to direct fluent
matter into the holding receptacle; a holding receptacle docking
station, configured to receive the holding receptacle after the
holding receptacle has received the fluent matter and disconnected
from the flume; and a second conveyor system positioned opposite
the hopper, and configured to receive the holding receptacle after
it has received the fluent matter and move the holding receptacle
sufficiently to one side of the flume to allow a user to fill
another holding receptacle, wherein the holding receptacle docking
station and the second conveyor system are positioned such that
when the holding receptacle is pushed toward the second conveyor
system, the holding receptacle is received by the second conveyor
system.
2. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, wherein the
second conveyor comprises a conveyor belt.
3. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, further
comprising a first conveyor system comprises a multiplicity of
holes configured to allow water to escape the first conveyor
system, wherein the first conveyor system is configured to direct
fluent matter to the flume.
4. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, further
comprising a portable conveyor configured to transport the holding
receptacle from the second conveyor system away from the mobile bag
filling system.
5. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 4, further
comprising a storage means for storing the portable conveyor on the
mobile bag filling system.
6. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, further
comprising a plurality of telescoping, rotating light systems
coupled to the conveyor system.
7. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, further
comprising a plurality of storage areas.
8. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, further
comprising a self leveling stabilizer support jack extending from
the mobile bag filling system and configured to stabilize and level
the mobile bag filling system.
9. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 1, wherein the
flume further comprises string clamps configured to hold draw
strings on the sandbags such that when the sandbag drops, the
string clamps draw the sandbag closed to seal the fluent matter
within.
10. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 9, wherein the
string clamps comprise at least one flange protruding from the
flume and the drawstrings friction fit into the flange.
11. A mobile bag filling system for filling bags with fluent
matter, comprising: a directing member configured to direct the
fluent matter into at least one holding receptacle; a first
conveyor system configured to move the fluent matter from the
hopper to the directing member; and a second conveyor system
positioned proximate the second end and under the directing member,
wherein the second conveyor system is configured to catch and
support the holding receptacle upon release from the directing
member.
12. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, wherein
the second conveyor includes a conveyor belt.
13. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, wherein
the first conveyor system comprises a multiplicity of holes
configured to permit water to escape from the first conveyor
system.
14. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, further
comprising a portable conveyor configured to transport the holding
receptacle from the second conveyor system away from the mobile bag
filling system.
15. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 14, further
comprising a storage means for storing the portable conveyor on the
mobile bag filling system.
16. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, further
comprising a plurality of telescoping, rotating light systems
coupled to the conveyor system.
17. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, further
comprising a plurality of storage areas.
18. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, further
comprising a stabilizer support jack extending from the mobile bag
filling system and configured to stabilize the mobile bag filling
system.
19. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 11, wherein
the flume further comprises string clamps configured to hold draw
strings on the sandbags such that when the sandbag drops, the
string clamps draw the sandbag closed to seal the fluent matter
within.
20. The mobile bag filling system according to claim 19, wherein
the string clamps comprise at least one flange protruding from the
flume and the drawstrings friction fit into the flange.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Divisional of and claims the priority
of U.S. patent application No. 10/921,668, for inventor Joe
Summerville, filed on Aug. 19, 2004, entitled "A MOBILE BAG FILING
SYSTEM," which application is incorporated by reference herein and
which application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application Ser. No. 60/496,412, for inventor Joe Summerville,
filed on Aug. 19, 2003, entitled "RESCUE SANDBAG MACHINE."
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to mobile bag filling systems.
Specifically, the present invention relates to an improved mobile
machine for providing sandbag filling matter to sandbags.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
[0003] Deformable receptacles, like burlap bags, containing fluent
matter, such as sand, have been found to be effective in the
formation of permanent or temporary barricades to prevent, for
example, the passage of liquid therethrough. In particular, bags
filled with sand or other substantially fluent material are used
extensively to obstruct the flow of water and thereby protect
property from potential water damage during a flood. Sandbags may
also be used for a number of other applications, including for
barricades at construction sites, for riot control, and for
military fortifications.
[0004] Filling such receptacles manually, however, is slow and
difficult work, and is generally accomplished by one person holding
a receptacle in an open position while a second person repeatedly
shovels or otherwise carries fluent matter from a bulk source
through the opening of the receptacle until the receptacle is
appropriately filled. Relatively efficient two-person teams
generally require about twenty to thirty seconds using such manual
techniques to fill a single bag with approximately thirty pounds of
fluent matter. Sandbags, however, are often demanded in large
quantities and in emergency situations where time is of the
essence. Thus, it is desirable to expedite the preparation and
delivery of sandbags in such situations.
[0005] The problem facing sandbag providers is the prompt and
efficient delivery of sandbags to the application site. Obviously,
a bulk source of fluent matter must be present at the site where
the sandbags are to be filled. Thus, the sandbags must either be
filled at a location remote from where the sandbags are to be
applied or a bulk source of fluent matter must be transported to
the application site. There are numerous advantages of the latter
method with respect to the former. First, it is generally not known
prior to arriving at the application site how many sandbags will be
required. Thus, if one is required to remotely fill the sandbags,
then it is likely that either too many or too few sandbags will be
prepared. Obviously, if too many sandbags are prepared, one risks
that the additional time required to prepare the extra sandbags
will permit an emergency situation to worsen. Alternatively, if too
few sandbags are prepared, one risks not being able to adequately
address the emergency situation.
[0006] Another disadvantage of preparing sandbags at a location
remote from the application site is that, once prepared, the
sandbags must be transported to the application site. It generally
requires considerable manpower to load and unload vehicles for
transporting sandbags from a remote location to an application
site. Thus, in order to reduce required manpower, it is desirable
to fill the required sandbags very proximately to, or preferably
at, the application site.
[0007] The difficulty with on-site filling is that it is usually
manually performed and very arduous. Furthermore, despite highly
advanced sandbagging machines, once the sandbags are loaded, they
must be manually removed from the sandbag machine and carried to
the area intended for application. This process is also time
consuming, labor intensive, and requires a large group of people to
transport the sandbags.
[0008] Therefore, it can be seen that there is a need for a mobile
bag filling system that provides for increased bag filling
capacities and increases the speed at which the bags can be
delivered to the area oaf application.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The present invention has been developed in response to the
present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the
problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved
by currently available mobile bag filling systems. Accordingly, the
present invention has been developed to provide an improved mobile
bag filling system that overcomes many or all of the
above-discussed shortcomings in the art.
[0010] Specifically, according to one embodiment of the present
invention, the mobile bag filling system is configured to fill bags
with fluent matter, such as sand, and comprises a hopper, a flume,
and first and second conveyor systems. The hopper is configured to
receive the fluent matter from a source, such as a front loader,
and an auger within the hopper moves the fluent matter. The first
conveyor system is positioned to receive the fluent matter from the
auger, and transfer the fluent matter from the hopper to the flume.
The flume directs the fluent matter into at least one holding
receptacle, or sandbag. The second conveyor system receives the
sandbag after it has received the fluent matter and moves the
sandbag sufficiently to one side of the flumes to allow a user to
fill another sandbag.
[0011] In another embodiment, the mobile bag filling system
comprises a sandbag docking station configured to receive the
sandbag after the sandbag has received the fluent matter and
disconnected from the flume. The sandbag docking station and the
second conveyor system are positioned such that when the sandbag is
pushed toward the second conveyor system, the sandbag falls onto
the second conveyor system.
[0012] In a further embodiment a portable conveyor transports the
sandbag from the second conveyor system away from the mobile bag
filling system. Brackets hold the portable conveyor on the mobile
bag filling system.
[0013] In yet another embodiment, the mobile bag filling system
includes a plurality of telescoping, rotating light systems coupled
to the first conveyor system and a plurality of storage areas.
[0014] In another embodiment string clamps, such as flanges,
coupled to the flume, hold draw strings on the sandbags so that
when the sandbag drops from the flume, the string clamps draw the
sandbag closed to seal the fluent matter within.
[0015] In yet another embodiment, the mobile bag filling system
comprises a hopper, at least one flume, and first and second
conveyor systems. The filling system is positioned at a lower rear
portion of the mobile bag filling system. The flume is positioned
at an upper portion of the mobile bag filling system. The first
conveyor system moves the fluent matter up a ramping section, from
a lower section of the mobile bag filling system, to a higher
section of the mobile bag filling system. The second conveyor
system receives the sandbag after it has received the fluent matter
and moves the sandbag sufficiently to one side of the at least one
flume to allow a user to fill another sandbag.
[0016] Reference throughout this specification to features,
advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of the
features and advantages that may be realized with the present
invention should be or are in any single embodiment of the
invention. Rather, language referring to the features and
advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature,
advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an
embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present
invention. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and
similar language, throughout this specification may, but do not
necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.
[0017] Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and
characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable
manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art
will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or
more of the specific features or advantages of a particular
embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages
may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not be present in
all embodiments of the invention.
[0018] These features and advantages of the present invention, as
well as other features and advantages not listed, will become more
fully apparent from the following description and appended claims,
or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth
hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] In order that the advantages of the invention will be
readily understood, a more particular description of the invention
briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific
embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings.
Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments
of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be
limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and
explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of
the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a mobile bag
filling system according to one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a mobile bag
filling system according to one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of a mobile bag
filling system according to one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a mobile bag filling
system and second conveyor system for moving loaded sandbags away
from the bag hopper according to one embodiment of the present
invention;
[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates a string clamp device for closing the
sandbags according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of portable conveyors
according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of a portable conveyor
according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a mobile bag filling
system with a portable conveyor attached according to one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] FIG. 9 illustrates a side partial cross-sectional view of a
mobile bag filling system according to one embodiment of the
present invention; and
[0029] FIG. 10 illustrates a rear view of a portable conveyor
attached to a mobile bag filling system according to one embodiment
of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0030] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the
principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the
exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific
language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be
understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is
thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the
inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional
applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated
herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and
having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within
the scope of the invention.
[0031] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment,"
"an embodiment," or similar language means that a particular
feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with
the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the
present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases "in one
embodiment," "in an embodiment," and similar language throughout
this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the
same embodiment.
[0032] FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a side perspective view and front
perspective view of a mobile bag filling system 100 according to
one embodiment of the present invention. The mobile bag filling
system 100 is configured to fill holding receptacles, such as
sandbags 112 with fluent matter 305 (See FIG. 5), such as sand. In
one embodiment, the mobile bagging system 10 comprises a hopper,
102, a flume or directing member 110, and first and second conveyor
systems 104 and 114 respectively. The hopper 102 is configured to
receive the fluent matter from a source and an auger 702 (See FIG.
9) within the hopper 102 moves the fluent matter. The first, or
fluent matter conveyor system 104 is positioned to receive the
fluent matter from the auger, and transfers the fluent matter from
the hopper 102 to the flume 110. The flume 110 directs the fluent
matter into at least one sandbag 112. The second, or bagged matter
conveyor system 114 receives the sandbag 112 after it has received
the fluent matter and moves the sandbag 112 sufficiently to one
side of the flumes 110 to allow a user to fill another sandbag
112.
[0033] The second conveyor system 114 is positioned between a back
side 118 of a filling area 120 to allow a user to fill the sandbag
112 and push the filled sandbag 112 onto the second conveyor system
114. Advantageously, the position of the second conveyor system 114
eliminates the need of the user to lift the heavy filled sandbag
112 risking injury and slowing the filling process. Rather, once
the filled sandbag 112 is pushed onto the second conveyor system
114, the second conveyor system transports the sandbag 112 away
from the filling area 120.
[0034] In one embodiment, the mobile bag filling system 100 is
designed as a trailer with a hitch 116 to be towed behind a vehicle
to a specified location. After arriving at the specified location,
stabilizer support jacks 106 extend from the mobile bag filling
system 100 at predetermined locations to stabilize and level the
mobile bag filling system 100. The stabilizer support jacks 106 may
be cranked down manually, or preferably, automatic, self-leveling,
hydraulic systems may be used. Additionally, storage spaces 108 may
be used to store shovels, stabilizer landings, empty sandbags 112,
etc.
[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of a mobile bag
filling system according to one embodiment of the present
invention. The hopper 102 is positioned advantageously low to allow
a tractor loader, for example, to deposit the fluent matter. The
hopper 102 may also be filled by any other means, such as manually
or by dump truck. The auger 105 (See FIG. 9) breaks down the fluent
matter in order to move the fluent matter onto the first conveyor
system 104.
[0036] The first conveyor system 104 moves the fluent matter up a
ramping section 122 from the hopper 102 to the flumes 110. The
first conveyor system 104 is configured with ridges, rails, or
grooves, to increase and control the amount of dirt that can be
carried up the ramping section 122. Optionally, the first conveyor
system 104 may comprise a multiplicity of holes to allow water and
saturated dirt to pass through the first conveyor system before
being placed in the sandbags 112. Advantageously, this reduces the
amount of mud in the sandbags 112 and improves the quality of the
sandbag 112.
[0037] The first conveyor system 104 is designed to be
substantially the same width as the hopper 102. Consequently, the
first conveyor system pulls the fluent matter from the entire
hopper 102 rather than from a centrally located opening, which
decreases the amount of compact typical to prior sandbag machines.
Additionally, walls 103 slope inwardly towards the first conveyor
system 104 to maintain the fluent matter thereon.
[0038] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a mobile bag filling
system 100 and second conveyor system 114 for moving filled
sandbags 112 away from the filling area 120 according to one
embodiment of the present invention. The flume 110 is configured
for optimal sand capacity, and to fill each sandbag 112 equally.
Optionally, the flume 110 may also comprise a shut-off valve (not
shown). The mobile bag filling system 100 preferably uses standard
sandbags, but may also be adapted to fill any style of sandbag
112.
[0039] A sandbag docking station 402 is positioned between the user
(not shown) and the second conveyor system 114. The sandbag docking
station 402 receives the sandbags 112 after they have been filled.
The sandbags 112 are ultimately pushed onto the second conveyor
system 114 and moved away from the filling area 120. The sandbag
docking station 402 is configured to be at an optimal height for
the user to hold and fill a standard sandbag. The flumes 110 are
placed at a height above the sandbag docking station 402 to allow
the user enough room to easily place, fill, and remove the sandbag
112. In one embodiment, the mobile bag filling system 100 may also
comprise telescoping and pivotable lights 202. The lights 202 are
configured to rotate and bend to fit within storage compartments
108.
[0040] In operation, users detach the mobile bag filling system 100
from the truck or tractor that is hauling it, and then fill the
hopper 102. A gas motor, electric generator, or the like (not
shown) may power the mobile bag filling system 100. The fluent
matter travels up the ramping section 122 of the first conveyor
system 104 and fills each flume 110 equally. The sandbags 112 are
filled in the filling area 120 and transported away from the mobile
bag filling system 100 via the second conveyor system 104 to begin
the next round of filling. This configuration allows users to work
at different paces because when the sandbag 112 is filled, the
sandbag is pushed to the second conveyor system 114 and is
transported behind the other sandbags 112 that are being
filled.
[0041] FIG. 5 illustrates two work stations, each having a string
clamp device 302 for closing the sandbags 112 according to one
embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the string
clamp device 302 is configured to hold sandbag draw strings 301. As
the sandbag 112 is removed, the clamps 302 hold the draw strings
301 and draw the sandbag 112 closed. Other types of closure devices
may be used such as zip ties.
[0042] The string clamp device 302 may be grooves (not shown) cut
into the flume 110 or clamps that form a friction fit with the draw
strings. In operation, when the user places a sandbag 112 over a
flume exit 303, the user also attaches the draw strings 301 to the
string clamp device 302 and secures the sandbag 112 to a quick
release sleeve clamp 304. The sandbag 112 may be secured with
clamps that "grab" the bag, friction fit between the flume exit 303
and the sleeve clamp 304, or any other known method or device for
securing the sandbag 112 to the flume exit 303. When the sandbag
112 is full, it falls, or is removed from the flume 110. With the
draw strings still attached, the sandbag 112 automatically seals as
the draw strings 301 tighten. The sandbag 112 is pushed onto the
second conveyor system 114.
[0043] Referring still to FIG. 5, the quick release sleeve clamp
304 supports the weight of a full sandbag 112. When the sandbag 112
is filled, the user removes the quick release sleeve clamp 304 to
release and drop the sandbag 112. The sleeve clamp 304 may also be
configured to secure the draw strings 301 after the sandbag 112 has
dropped.
[0044] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a top and side view of portable
conveyors 502 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
The portable conveyors 502 are configured to move sandbags 112 away
from the filling area 120. This allows a more efficient method of
sandbag 112 filling and moving. In one embodiment, the portable
conveyors 502 are configured with a width at least equal to that of
the second conveyor system 114. However, one skilled in the art
would recognize that any width greater than, or less than, the
second conveyor system 114 would work sufficiently for the
presently illustrated embodiment.
[0045] Each portable conveyor 502 connects to a similar portable
conveyor 502. The legs 512 of the portable conveyors 502 are
configured to be adjustable to allow the users to create a series
of horizontally level portable conveyors 502. To facilitate
transportation of the portable conveyors 502, the legs 512 are
configured to fold for easy storage and transportation due to a
quick release hinge 506. A quick release hinge 506 is illustrated
to accomplish retraction of the legs 512, although any other known
means be used.
[0046] In one embodiment, the portable conveyors 502 comprise a
plurality of conveyor tracks. The portable conveyors 502 may be
vertically angled to provide a slanted surface so that gravity
assists in pulling each sandbag 112 to the end of the series of
portable conveyors 502. Additionally, in another embodiment, the
portable conveyors 502 may utilize motors or a hydraulic powered
conveyor belt to move sandbags thereover. The portable conveyors
502 are configured to draw driving power via hydraulic power lines
or other suitable sources.
[0047] Each portable conveyor 502 may comprise quick connects 504.
The quick connects 504 are configured to attach each of the
portable conveyor 502 to another section 502. Additionally, the
quick connects 504 may be configured to transport hydraulic fluid
from one portable conveyor 502 to another portable conveyor
502.
[0048] In order to efficiently move sandbags, the portable
conveyors 502 may comprise a plurality of side portions, or walls
507 configured to maintain sandbags 112 on the conveyor belt 508
and prevent them from falling off the sides thereof. By using an
automated moving system, it is possible to quickly fill sandbags
112 while keeping the working area around the filling area 120
uncluttered.
[0049] FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 illustrate side and rear views of a mobile
bag filling system with the portable conveyor 502 collapsibly
attached according to one embodiment of the present invention. The
portable conveyors 502 may be stored over the mobile bag filling
system 100 by attaching optional brackets 602. The brackets 602 are
configured to support the weight of the portable conveyors 502. Any
number of portable conveyors 502 are mountable above the mobile bag
filling system 100, in a side-by-side storage configuration,
depending on the width of the portable conveyors 502. Preferably,
the portable conveyors 502 are no longer than the length of the
first conveyor system 104 so that they may completely fit snugly
within the ramping section 122. In another embodiment, to
completely fit within the ramping section 122, a lower mounting
bracket 806 is attached to the inner walls 103 (See FIG. 3). The
mounting bracket 806 may be configured to be removable. A
protective cover (not shown) may also be attached thereover.
[0050] It is understood that the above-described arrangements are
only illustrative of the application of the principles of the
presently illustrated invention. The present invention may,
however, be embodied in other specific forms without departing from
its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments
are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not
restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by
the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All
changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of
the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
[0051] For example, although the illustrative embodiment(s)
have/has described the use of a trailer for transporting the mobile
bagging system 100, it is envisioned that the mobile bagging system
100 may be incorporated into a fully operational vehicle.
[0052] It is also envisioned that the mobile bagging system may
also be incorporated with other components such as an automatic
sandbag attachment means that automatically attaches the empty
sandbag 112 to the flumes 110.
[0053] Thus, while the present invention has been fully described
above with particularity and detail in connection with what is
presently deemed to be the most practical and preferred
embodiment(s) of the invention, it will be apparent to those of
ordinary skill in the art that numerous modifications, including,
but not limited to, variations in size, materials, shape, form,
function and manner of operation, assembly and use may be made,
without departing from the principles and concepts of the invention
as set forth in the claims.
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