Introduction of fluent materials into containers

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A process for introducing into a container dry particulate solidifying agent, such as portland cement and, a fluent material, such as a slurry or solution that is mix-, able with the solidifying agent to provide ultimately a mass that is at least partially solidified within the container. The solidifying agent which when in a dry condition often has a sizable volume of air contained therein and a predetermined, quantity of the fluent material are introduced into the con-, tainer and after the container is closed, agitated in the container to form a first mixture in which the air is removed from within the solidifying agent. The container is then opened and a second quantity of the fluent …