Method and apparatus for eliminating oxygen in the filling of a flexible bag with a beverage
US11518560B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B7/2821
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for eliminating oxygen in the filling of a flexible bag with a beverage utilizing sources of inert gas, vacuum, and beverage. A filling head regulates the injection of inert gas and applies a vacuum to the flexible bag the bag spout. The bag spout is separately rinsed of oxygen prior to recapping the same on the flexible bag.
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