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Apparatus for sterilizing film and like packaging material

US4888155A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 7, 1987
Grant dateDec 19, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B55/103
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for sterilizing packaging material is provided. The apparatus includes a container or bath for containing a liquid sterilant through which the packaging material is drawn and guided. The container having an entry opening and exit opening, and guide rollers. At least one spray nozzle located at a position above the level of liquid sterilant for spraying the packaging material with recirculated filter liquid sterilant after it has passed through the liquid sterilant bath is provided.

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