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Multi-container filling machine, valves, and related technologies

US10214406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2016
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67C2003/2668
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for filling differently sized containers with fluid includes a filling head having a fluid holding area. At least one multi-container filling nozzle connected to the filling head, wherein at least two containers with differently-sized openings are fillable with a quantity of fluid from the fluid holding area without changing the multi-container filling nozzle. Related methods and devices for filing containers with differently-sized openings with fluid without changing a fluid nozzle are also disclosed.

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