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Method of blowmolding a container having an integral inner dispensing outlet

US4539172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1983
Grant dateSep 3, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/0075
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for forming, filling and hermetically sealing a blowmolded container having a sterile integral inner dispensing outlet, all in a single sterile operation. The method is directed toward establishing a preferably hermetic seal between the inner dispensing outlet and the container neck, by establishing the seal early in the blowmolding cycle. This is accomplished by mounting the dispensing outlet-defining tubular member about a unique fluid supply mandrel. The supply mandrel thereby also serves as a check and the tubular member of the to-be-formed container serves as a tool in blowmolding. The dispensing outlet/container neck seal is thus formed before the blowmolding step.

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