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Container filling apparatus including cleaning system

US7686043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 2005
Grant dateMar 30, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2210/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container filling apparatus includes a fill nozzle for directing a liquid product into a container and an adaptor including a nozzle interface to engage the fill nozzle for a cleaning operation. An expandable member is configured to expand into a gap between the adaptor and the fill nozzle to form a seal between the nozzle interface and the fill nozzle.

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