US 6,481,468 B1
Apparatus and method for providing container filling in an aseptic processing apparatusGeneral
US 6,481,468 B1
Apparatus and method for providing container filling in an aseptic processing apparatus
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Steven O. Douglas
Art Unit:
3751 Fluid Handling and Dispensing
Agent:
Inventors:
Thomas D. Taggart
Assignee:
STORK FOOD & DAIRY SYSTEMS B.V.
Priority:
02/02/99
Filed:
02/12/01
Granted:
11/19/02
Expiration:
02/02/19
Abstract
An apparatus and method for filling aseptic containers with an aseptic product in an aseptic processing apparatus. An apparatus including a valve mechanism for controlling the opening or closing of a valve. The aseptic product is delivered through the valve to the aseptic container. The valve mechanism remains in a sterile tunnel, preventing contaminants from being carried into the aseptic product.