Method and apparatus for eliminating oxygen in the filling of a flexible bag with a beverage
US11919668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2042 |
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- 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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