Abstract: A method and apparatus for venting a filled bottle closed by a stopper is disclosed. The venting is designed to equalize the pressure between the interior of the bottle and the atmosphere such that the stopper inserted into the filled bottle is not forced out of the bottle by excess pressure in the bottle. The venting may be accomplished by deforming the stopper in the bottle opening to form an air-outlet opening in the region sealed by the stopper and the bottle. The venting may be implemented by a squeezing device arranged on at least one side of the stopper, the squeezing device being active in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the bottle opening.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method of venting a filled bottle with is closed by means of an elastic stopper (10), the stopper inserted into the bottle opening being deformed such that an air-outlet opening is formed in the sealing region between the stopper and bottle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a needle holder (5) for use in a filling machine, the needle holder serving for accommodating a plurality of needles (6) for filling vials, ampoules or the like, and the respective needle having a tubular needle section (7) and a needle attachment (8) which can be connected to a filling tube or the like, and with means for fastening the needles on the needle holder.