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Pouch filler nozzle and valve

US4363429A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 1980
Grant dateDec 14, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B39/004
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Filler nozzle and valve for products comprising high to low viscosity fluids, with or without suspended solids, particularly useful in filling pouch containers. The nozzle body has a vertical bore and also a side port entering the bore near its lower end at about a 60.degree. angle. The valve piston reciprocates in the bore and seats at the bottom of the bore. Below the seating portion of the valve member is a concave-conoidal non-drip tip.

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