Charles A Estadt

US Patent:

51292122, Jul 14, 1992

Filed:

Nov 8, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/610800

Inventors:

Craig L. Duffey - Galena OH
Charles A. Estadt - Groveport OH
Roger J. Gerdeman - Columbus OH

Assignee:

Liqui-Box/B-Bar-B Corporation - Worthington OH

International Classification:

B65B 316
B65B 5506
B65B 5508
B65B 5510

US Classification:

53426

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are disclosed for automatically filling and sterilizing capped and spouted flexible fluid containers. Included is a mechanism for advancing at least an individual empty container toward a filling station; a sterilizing device for sterilizing at least a portion of each spout in a sterilizing chamber; and a device for advancing each spouted container through the sterilizing chamber. The sterilizing device includes means for introducing gaseous hydrogen peroxide into the sterilizing chamber and a mechanism for radiating the spouts in the chamber with pre-selected ultraviolet radiation. Also enclosed is a device for filling the empty container with the substance in a sterile environments.