Hot fill apparatus and process therefor
US6339952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C49/80
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hot fill apparatus for use in the testing of hollow thermoplastic containers, the apparatus having a reverse osmosis filter system, a heater system and a fill head system. The reverse osmosis filter system removes chlorine and other particulates and contaminants from the water prior to the water entering the heater system. The heater system is designed to maintain strict temperature control of the water while maintaining a steady flow rate and pressure. The fill head system includes a manually operated spigot and an automatically operated fill head, the operations of which are mutually exclusive.
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