Apparatus and method for filling and resealing
US9475597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B65/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for filling containers having stoppers that are penetrable for filling the containers with a substance, and thermally resealable for thermally sealing the resulting hole. A container support supports at least one such container in a substantially fixed position during filling and resealing. A manifold drivingly mounted over the container support comprises (1) a cartridge including a filling needle for penetrating the resealable stopper and introducing a substance therethrough into the container, a mount for mounting the cartridge on the manifold, and a removable cover releasably coupled to the mount for covering the filling needle during transportation, installation and/or removal of the cartridge from the manifold. The manifold includes a thermal source for heating a penetrated region of the stopper and, sealing the hole.
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