Abstract: A liquid-solid contacting device having a plurality of chambers communicating with a cylindrical valve. The valve is situated in the central axis of the device and provides distribution and collection of a liquid to and from each of the plurality of chambers. The present invention provides an evenly distributed and adjustable pressure on sliding surfaces that substantially prevent leakage of process fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a conveyor system for conveying tubes, having respective self-sealing closure members, sequentially to a station whereupon the conveyor system is temporarily halted. At the station, a clamping device having a clamp lowers to prevent movement of the tube. An arm moves in the direction of the tube to enable a hollow needle to penetrate the closure member of the tube. A metering pump enables a predetermined volume of a fluid, preferably liquid agar, to be introduced into the tube. Following release of the needle from the closure member, the conveyor systems moves to enable another tube to arrive at the station.

Abstract: An apparatus of this invention for dispensing particles into an annular pattern is preferably employed in relining a foundry furnace. The furnace relining operation comprises positioning an expendable steel form in the furnace spaced apart from an outer wall, filling the annular space with refractory particles, and sintering the particles into a continuous lining. The apparatus of this invention comprises a platform removably positioned atop the form and having a circular track. The apparatus further comprises a carriage rotatably mounted on the platform and riding on wheels that travel along the circular track. A supply of the refractory particles is loaded into a hopper carried by the carriage. A feeder conveys particles from the hopper for discharge into the space. During use, the carriage rotates while continuously dispensing particles to uniformly distribute the particles into the space.

Abstract: A device for dispensing fluent supplies comprises an element or elements for positioning a plurality of containers with an open-mouth of each of the containers in a downward position. This device also comprises an element or elements for receiving supplies dispensed from the containers while the containers are positioned by the positioning element or elements in a mouth downward position. In addition, the device comprises an element or elements for adjusting an elevation of an entry point of fluent supply into the supply receiving element or elements of at least one of the mouth downward containers from a first elevation to a second elevation while continuously maintaining at least this one container in an open-mouth downward position.

Abstract: A drip pan protector for a nozzle in a container filling machine that includes a drip pan carried on two swing arms which will go under the nozzle to catch liquid drippings when the nozzle moves up after filling a container and will move away from under the nozzle when the nozzle moves down to fill the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for charging a cosmetic material which is capable of providing a transparent cosmetic material containing a three-dimensional pattern formed by a coloring material. Method and apparatus are provided for charging a transparent gel base as well as a coloring material into a charging nozzle and injecting the transparent gel base and coloring material from the tip of the charging nozzle into a vessel. The vessel can be rotated and at least one of the vessel and charging nozzle can be moved in longitudinal directions.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for making a shaped frozen confection. The apparatus has a plurality of nozzles for extruding the shaped confection in a variety of contoured shapes. The nozzles simultaneously move in a vertical direction and circularly in a horizontal direction, thereby moving in a spiral path to produce a spirally-shaped frozen confection. A variety of differently shaped frozen confections can be made by varying the rate of extrusion from the nozzles, or the rate or direction of vertical movement of the nozzles.

Abstract: A subsurface filler comprising a pneumatically controlled scale, timer, lance descent and ascent mechanism, liquid fill mechanism, movable drip tray and exhaust mechanism. The filler may be used with different sizes of containers and with hazardous and noxious liquids.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a predetermined quantity of product liquid into a series of cartons in sequence is described. The apparatus includes a discharge valve arrangement that directs the liquid obliquely against the wall of the carton to reduce the tendency to produce foam. Also, the apparatus includes a bellows and valve system for controlling the flow of liquid to the discharge valve. A method of operating the system that is described minimizes the liquid pressure differential at the discharge valve when the valve opens.

Abstract: A device for filling a container with a highly viscous fluid substance comprises a tank for receiving the fluid substance of high viscosity; a communicating tube provided with a mechanism for discharging the substance in a constant flow rate and in communication with the tank; a filling nozzle connected to the discharging side of the communication tube and disposed so that a downward oriented discharge outlet thereof is positioned just above a path of a conveyor for transporting containers; an arm having an upper portion and a lower portion and to which the filling nozzle provided with a spool is mounted on the lower portion thereof; a horizontal axle supporting the arm in a freely rotatable and reversible manner at the upper portion thereof; and a mechanism for vibrating the arm on the horizontal axle serving as the vibration center.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for dispensing a predetermined volume of a food chunk/liquid mixture having a predetermined ratio of food chunks to liquid without damaging the food chunks. The apparatus comprises at least one hopper, and a chute for receiving and selectively directing food chunks of the food chunk/liquid mixture into a cushion of liquid in the hopper. The metering apparatus preferably has sensing means for controlling the level of food chunks in the hopper, and a sensing means for selectively controlling the level of liquid in the hopper. When a constant predetermined volume of a food chunk/liquid mixture having a constant predetermined ratio of food chunks to liquid is consistently obtained in the hopper, a flap valve at the bottom of the hopper is repetitively opened for successively dispensing the food chunk/liquid mixture from the hopper into any suitable container.

Abstract: A vertically movable hood, for temporarily closing and sealing the open upper end of a bulk container as the container is being filled with particulate material through the hood from a dispensing spout, and a pneumatically actuated mechanism for moving the hood vertically a slight distance over the container between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A piston driving device for dispensing a predetermined small amount of paste-like material from a nozzle in response to an electrical signal without any time-delay is enabled by the slow rotation of a ball-screw shaft, the rotation being reduced by a differential gear system. A female ball-nut fitted onto the ball-screw shaft causes a piston plunger to advance at very low speed such that dispensing of the predetermined volume of paste-like fluid is possible. Vertical motion of a nozzle is compensated by vertical motion of a piston driving device such that the relative position of a piston against a nozzle is unchanged.

Abstract: A rotary batch-type grinding mill for processing powder is provided with an improved system for discharging material under seal from the atmosphere. The discharge system comprises a sealable collection chute having a banana-like configuration secured on the mill shell at an outlet port in the shell and extending substantially parallel to the circumference of the shell, a grate which prevents discharge of the grinding media from the mill during unloading of material from the mill and an elastomeric faced sealing plate which covers the grate during operation of the mill. The sealing plate is operated from outside the sealed system so that discharge from the mill can be effected without breaking the seal and the sealing plate is so disposed that in the open position it does not interfere with the flow of powder out of the mill.

Abstract: A filling arrangement is equipped with a loading arrangement containing a measuring slider plate and a displacement arrangement guided through a protective wall. The displacement arrangement moves the measuring slider plate backwards and forwards between two end positions; the displacement arrangement has a force transfer arrangement with a push rod guided through the protective wall and connected with the measuring slide place. The force transfer arrangement is driveable in both directions by means of at least one weight. A distribution arrangement for the supply of explosive from explosive containers to the loading arrangement comprises at least one container holder which is tippable by a shaft guided through the protective wall. A horizontally and parallel guided loading plate is pivotable over a delivery arrangement from an entry position at an entry opening in the protective wall into a first end position below the loading arrangement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus whereby livestock and poultry are administered feed additives in their feed ration. In one disclosed form, the apparatus stores additive concentrates separately until just prior to use, then on demand dispenses the additive concentrates separately and sequentially into a weigh hopper for sequential, cumulative weighing therein. The weighed contents of the weigh hopper are deposited into a liquid carrier within a mixing vessel where the dispensed additives are diluted, suspended, and dispersed by mixing. The resulting carrier-and-additive slurry is pumped to a receiving station for mixing with a feed ration. The weigh hopper is isolated from movements that would affect additive weight determinations during the weighing process so that accurate measurements of the additive weights are obtained. A computerized control system controls the operation and sequencing of the apparatus.

Abstract: A container filling machine is provided with easily demountable nozzles or valves capable of being clamped in position in openings through which fluid product passes from the reservoir to containers. Clamping assemblies, pivotable into engagement with flanges on the nozzles, are fixed to the machine between the nozzles and a single assembly either clamps two of the nozzles in operating position or frees them for removal.

Abstract: An improved below-ground apparatus and method for fueling a vehicle through an inlet on a exposed tank bottom. The apparatus is characterized by a frame carrying an upwardly-facing nozzle, a lift to move the frame and the nozzle from a fully-retracted to an intermediate position and from the intermediate position to a position for full engagement with the inlet. The intermediate position is determined by sensing the vertical position of the tank bottom and, at the intermediate position, the nozzle member is positioned on the frame in vertical alignment with the inlet prior to final lifting. In preferred embodiments, a blower creates an air ride for the nozzle member facilitating its positioning on the frame, and another blower creates a vacuum to hold the nozzle member is proper position and to eliminate fuel vapors. The nozzle member is preferably conical in shape.

Abstract: An improved nozzle apparatus and method for automatic engagement with a bottom inlet. The apparatus is characterized by a frame and an upwardly-facing nozzle member carried by the frame and horizontally movable thereon into a position of vertical alignment with the inlet. In preferred embodiments, a blower creates an air ride for the nozzle member facilitating its positioning on the frame, and another blower creates a vacuum to hold the nozzle member in proper position for engagement with the inlet. The nozzle member is preferably conical in shape.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inflating device, preferably for inflating vehicle tires, comprising a housing (1), a gas cartridge (8) arranged for sliding action in the housing, and an outer sleeve (12) slidably arranged on the outer surface of the housing (1) and in pressure contact with an upper part of the gas cartridge (8) at one end (2) of the housing. The cartridge has a neck (9) which incorporates a non-return valve (16). The end (3) of the housing (1) opposite the aforesaid one end has an inwardly extending post (5) which has extending axially and centrally therein a fine channel 4, the center lines of the post and channel being concentrical with the housing 1. The channel discharges at one end into a recess (7) in the bottom (3) of the housing (1), the recess having connection means for sealing connection with valve adaptor means (20) on the object to be inflated.

Abstract: An apparatus for impregnating porous samples for materials evaluation with an inert material which fills the pores of the samples. A plurality of samples are placed in mold cups on a rotatable table within a vacuum chamber, and a supply of impregnant or encapsulant material such as an epoxy resin is provided in a container mounted on a tiltable platform located above the rotatable table. A plurality of samples are thus mounted in respective molding cups spaced in a circle on the rotatable table, a supply of encapsulant material is provided in a cup placed in a cup holder on the tiltable platform, a vacuum is created within the chamber, and the table is intermittently rotated to position each molding cup with its sample in line with the tilt axis of the tiltable platform to permit tilting of the encapsulant cup to pour a supply of resin into the molding cup.

Abstract: An improved blender cup having a measuring device mounted within the cup and pivotably movable so that the device may conveniently receive an ingredient while in one position, and then may be readily pivoted to a second position whereby the ingredient is emptied into the blender cup. The device is preferably removable to facilitate repair, replacement, and cleaning.

Abstract: Apparatus for treating a granular substance, especially for milling nuclear reactor fuel in powder form having a treatment drum supported rotatably about a central axis, an associated drive unit to drive the treatment drum about this central axis, and a cover at one end. The cover has two cover sections which are arranged side by side in the direction of the central axis of the treatment drum and can be rotated relative to each other about the central axis between two stops by means of a cover drive unit. The outer cover section has an opening for docking a substance container and the inner cover section has a passage opening which is aligned at one of the two stops with the opening for docking and which is closed at the other stop by the outer cover section. The treatment drum can be tilted about a tilting axis perpendicular to its central axis by means of a tilting unit.

Abstract: A feeding device for introducing molten steel into a twin-belt caster having mold walls which move exclusively in the casting direction. The feeding device comprises: a casting unit including a pouring pipe having a mouthpiece at one end which can extend between and form a sealing gap with the mold walls of a twin-belt caster, a first carriage moveable toward and away from a twin-belt caster and having the pouring pipe mounted thereon so that the pouring pipe is rotatable about a horizontal pivot axis and is laterally adjustable transversely to its longitudinal extent; a tundish mounted on a second carriage, which is disposed upstream of the first carriage and is independently moveable toward and away from the first carriage, so that the tundish is adjustable in height; and a compensating pipe for connecting the outlet of the tundish to the other end of the pouring pipe to permit molten steel to flow from the tundish through the pouring pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method is presented for filling containers with liquids whereby one operator can quickly fill a number of containers uniformly in a fast and efficient manner. An adjustable electronic counter in communication with a programmable controller determines the amount of liquid which is directed into each container by receiving pulses from a pulse generator and a boom carriage and main support frame allow the filling assembly to be positioned over various nearby containers without the necessity of moving the containers for filling once they are placed in close proximity to the apparatus.

Abstract: A device for immersing a specimen into a cryogenic cooling liquid comprising an injector for carrying a specimen, means for accelerating the injector to a predetermined velocity vertically into the liquid, and means for rotating the injector, before the vertical movement ends, or at the moment it ends, to promote heat transfer from the specimen. Various means for effecting rotation of the injector are described.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing bulk material comprises a supply chute having an outlet; an openable and closable gate in the supply chute for controlling discharge of the bulk material from the outlet; and a downwardly oriented funnel extending below the outlet of the supply chute. The funnel includes an inlet zone for receiving material from the supply chute; a discharge opening situated below the inlet zone for discharging material from the apparatus; a generally planar wall extending from the inlet zone to the discharge opening; and a constricted flow passage area below the inlet zone. A rotor of flat construction is situated in the inlet zone in the vicinity of the funnel wall between the outlet of the supply chute and the constricted flow passage area.

Abstract: A delivery system for pressurized gas utilizes a flat bed vehicle provided with a fore-and-aft-extending central divider which defines rows of pallet sites on each side thereof. Pallets carried at the sites each protectively enclose a plurality of pressurized gas cylinders and have an overhead gas delivery manifold which is connected to the cylinders. The pallets are retained on the bed of the vehicle by pallet-engaging projections carried on the central divider, and by blocking means arranged along the margins of the vehicle. A piping system extends along the central divider and is connected to a control panel. Bridging conduits connect the piping system with each of the pallet manifolds. Each of the bridging conduits is constructed such that, when its connection with a pallet manifold is released, the bridging conduit automatically retracts to an out-of-the-way position, thereby clearing the path for pallet loading or unloading.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an apparatus for moving dispensing pistons (5) and filling tubes (18) in the charging of containers, it being necessary on the one hand during the dispensing and depending on the filling product, to vary the rate and on the other hand to suit the travel rate of the filling tube to the rising filling level. This is achieved substantially by the fact that the dispensing piston (5) and the filling tube (18) are operated in each case with the assistance of screwed spindles (7 and 11), the drive being provided through infinitely variable electric motors (10, 12). Programmes can very readily be set for the individual movements, the drive being controlled for this purpose and the spindles (7, 11) being particularly suitable for the transmission of the movement.

Abstract: Apparatus for dividing freeflowing particulate matter into aliquots of closely equal weight comprises a weighing receiver and a volumetric dividing receiver. The weighing receiver receives freeflowing particulate matter and includes a weigher for determining when a predetermined weight of the matter has been received therein and a discharger for then discharging the predetermined weight of received matter. The volumetric dividing receiver receives the matter discharged from the weighing receiver and includes a plurality of aliquot receivers of identical effective volumetric capacity, a distributor for distributing on a volumetric basis the matter received by the dividing receiver into the aliquot receivers, and structure for discharging the matter from the aliquot receivers.

Abstract: Pusher arrangement simultaneously push the open end of an empty container against the inclined side of a downwardly opening delivery cone and simultaneously push a preceeding filled container from below the cone. A spring supported platform below the cone supports the container being filled and lowers it as it is filled. A continuously operating source of material delivers continually to the cone. A first control actuated by the filled container reverses the pusher arrangement. The spring device supporting the container being filled are adjusted to trip the control before the container is fully filled. A second control actuated at the fully advanced position of the pusher arrangement again reverses the pushed arrangement. A first spring connected to the platform has its opposite end connected to a selectively adjustable fixed anchor.

Abstract: A dosing appliance with a suction tube introduceable into a dosing-medium vessel is provided, and by way of this dosing-medium vessels of different shapes can be used. For this purpose, the dosing appliance has a supporting device which carries the dosing-medium vessel and is displaceable for the purpose of exchanging the dosing-medium vessel.

Abstract: In a die cast machine of the type wherein molten metal in a metal melting furnace is poured into an injection sleeve and the molten metal in the injection sleeve is injected into a die, a ladle having a molten metal discharge port is used to receive the molten metal from the furnace. The lower portion of the ladle is inserted into the injection sleeve. Then the port is opened to discharge the molten metal in the ladle into the injection sleeve and the ladle is continuously raised at such a speed that the level of the molten metal in the sleeve is always maintained at a level near the port.

Abstract: In the particular filling method disclosed in the specification a side valve type packaging bag is filled by inserting a filling tube into the bag valve, expanding a rubber tube surrounding the filling tube to form a seal with the valve opening, supplying particulate material to the interior of the bag and rotating the filling tube to distribute the particulate material within the bag, and then wetting an adhesive in the valve before withdrawing the filling tube from the bag. The filling apparatus according to the invention includes a filling tube which is mounted for rotation about its axis on a support plate and has a pouring spout directed at an angle to its axis and a pneumatic piston connected to the filling tube to rotate the tube about its axis and weighing mechanism for detecting filling of the bag.

Abstract: Containers 6, adapted to receive a product which does not of itself give off a gas, receive an amount of a liquefied pressurizing gas from a tank 1 provided with an outlet nozzle 3. The containers 6 are aligned on a machine 7 which conveys them, in the direction of the alignment, under the tank 1 which is provided with trunnions 2 and is oriented in such manner as to be pivotable about an axis parallel to the direction of alignment. A control device 8 regulates the angular position of the tank 1. The amount of the liquefied pressurizing gas received in each container depends on the angular position of the tank relative to the vertical position.

Abstract: Apparatus for the clean filling of toner from a container into a developer station reservoir in a non-mechanical printing or copying machine comprises a laterally disposed guide trough having a centering portion at one end and a seating surface disposed adjacent the fill opening of the reservoir at the other end. A pivot recess is disposed between the centering trough and the seating surface to provide a pivot line about which a container can be laterally inverted from an initial upstanding position in the centering trough to a laterally disposed position in the seating surface with the container opening overlying the fill hole. Subsequently, the container is vertically inverted into the fill hole where the discharge end of the container rests against stop pins disposed in the hole.

Abstract: The invention presented herein demonstrates an apparatus and method whereby selected containers can be filled with a precise amount of a desired liquid in rapid fashion. The displacement rod of the liquid reservoir is adjusted to insure that the container is charged with the exact amount of liquid required.

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for handling and conditioning biologically injurious waste, especially radioactive waste which consists of a working space or chamber having containers for receiving and dosing the waste, conveying and control devices for the waste and the additions and a filling station for filling the final storage container. It is characterized by the working space having a slanting bottom running into a sump, the containers for receiving and dosing the waste being surrounded by a variable shielding, the cover of the final storage container provided with a stirrer convertable to the stirrer driving mechanism taking place by means of a slidable lift which supports the driving mechanism, a waste supply line, a waste air line, a positioning device and stopping pins, and controlling the sequence of operations by a freely programmable control.

Abstract: A mounting collar for mounting a catalyst oriented packing loader levelly, centrally, and at a fixed axial height in the central axial accessway of a reactor vessel is disclosed. The collar is a rectangular box that sits fixedly, either by fitting tightly into the accessway or by being attached to the part of the vessel surrounding the accessway, and symmetrically about the reactor centerline over the accessway. It has a flat bottom surface that provides a level mating surface with that part of the vessel on which it sits. Its top surface bears slots into which the carriage of the loader fits in a cross lap joint, interlocking manner. The slots are located such that the loader distributor is centered on the axial centerline of the reactor.

Abstract: An integrated mobile tank- servicing system for filling, transferring, etc. a flowable medium from one or more tanks; said system having a mobile frame with an adjustable duct(s) for placement in the orifice of a tank and an adjustable walkway associated with the mobile frame.

Abstract: A liquid handling apparatus capable of being used as a fraction collector, sampler, dispenser, diluter or the like utilizes a microprocessor and three stepping motors to move a liquid handling tube suitable for dispensing, sampling or the like in two horizontal directions and in a vertical direction with respect to an array of test tubes or similar containers. The apparatus is capable of operating in several modes of dispensing and withdrawal operations, including modes based on the number of drops dispensed or the time spent over each container. The pattern of the movement of the liquid handling tube or dispensing head is selectable to suit the mode of operation of the liquid handling apparatus as well as the type of container and the number of containers being used at a particular time.

Abstract: To collect a series of liquid samples each of which has a fixed volume in a corresponding series of sample bottles, a sample collector includes a control circuit that initiates the sampling at preset time intervals or each time a preset volume of liquid has flowed past the collector as indicated by a flow meter. To control the volume of each sample, an optical liquid interface detector within the flow passage of the sample collector initiates counting of the revolutions of the pump and after a pre-selected number of counts, the control circuit terminates the pumping. The optical liquid interface detector includes a light-emitting diode on one side of the flow passage and a phototransistor on the opposite side to detect the interface of the liquid.

Abstract: A sensor syringe or hollow needle arrangement for the automatic withdrawal of a liquid sample from a liquid contained within a vessel. A duct is enclosed in a sheath or jacket-like manner by a light conductor possessing an inlet for an optical source and an outlet leading to an optical detector. During sample withdrawal there is utilized the change in the reflection behavior of the lower end of the light conductor upon its immersion in the liquid in order to control sample withdrawal.

Abstract: A mechanical process for filling the tubes (3) of tubular reactors with granular solids, e.g. catalysts, wherein two or more streams of material, e.g. of different catalytic activity, can be introduced in a controlled manner into each tube (3) which is to be filled, from two or more stock vessels (1,2) via two or more dispensing devices (MI, MZ) mounted above the upper tube end plate (13). By this process, different thermal/catalytic reaction profiles can be achieved over the length of the tube, or in certain groups of tubes within the tubular reactor, with substantially less time being required for filling the tubes (3).

Abstract: A mechanism for the granulometric distribution of solid particles being loaded into a vessel of relatively large dimensions, such as a process reactor, blast furnace, silo, incinerator, dryer, etc., from equipment of small dimensions in relation to the vessel, includes a feed hopper which has an outlet opening that can be variably positioned within the mechanism to introduce the solid particles into a chamber located above the uppermost ends of a plurality of concentric, inclined, preferably conical or pyramidal surfaces. The latter define respective generally downwardly directed free flow paths for the particles to conduct them to a lower location where they enter the upper ends of a corresponding plurality of concentric sets of descending tubes. The discharge ends of the tubes where they feed into the vessel being charged are disposed in a symmetric array.

Abstract: A filling machine for filling containers as they are advanced by a conveyor. Valved dispenser assemblies are moved in an upright closed loop course above the conveyor and move in the direction of advance of the conveyor during the lower half of the closed loop course and in the opposite direction during the upper half of the closed loop course. Fluid pressure operated valve actuators are provided for operating the valves on the dispensers between their open and closed positions and control mechanism is provided to control application of fluid pressure to the valve actuators in timed relation to the movement of the dispenser assemblies in their closed loop course. Provision is also made for no container-no fill operation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a feeding device for pre-sterilized objects contained in internally sterile receptacles, for sterile packing plants. The device substantially comprises a chamber within which a sterile atmosphere is created at a pressure slightly higher than the atmospheric pressure, which communicates, by means of a valve-operated aperture, with a sterile environment into which the objects are to be transferred. The receptacle containing the objects is secured in correspondence with a second aperture in the chamber, a sterile atmosphere is created within the chamber and the lid of the receptacle is removed mechanically. The objects drop to the bottom of the chamber and by acting upon the valve, are transferred to the sterile environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing material into containers as they are advanced by a conveyor. The dispensing apparatus includes a nozzle having a product outlet at its lower end, a crank connected to the nozzle for moving the nozzle in an upright closed loop course, a dispenser control mounted for oscillation about a swing axis above the crank axis, and mechanism connecting the nozzle to the dispenser control for relative sliding movement so that the nozzle oscillates about the swing axis and also reciprocates relative to the dispenser control as the nozzle is moved in its closed loop course. Valve mechanism on the nozzle is operated between its open and closed positions in response to reciprocation of the nozzle toward and away from the dispenser outlet.

Abstract: An arrangement for sampling a liquid by a closed procedure which includes penetrating the closure (34) of a container (33) of liquid by a needle (62) having a bore (68), a solid point (63), and a radial passage (66) near the point of communication with the bore, the needle including a space (67) extending coaxially therein in addition to the bore, and outward apertures (70) and (71) communicating with the space and positioned so that when the needle penetrates the closure into the container for a predetermined distance, one of the apertures is within the container and another of the apertures is outside the container.

Abstract: The filling valve arrangement for carbonated beverages includes a head part and a lower part movable in two opposite vertical directions with respect to the head by means of a cylinder piston unit, the lower part enclosing a liquid controlling valve chamber with a valve member, the bottom of the lower part being provided with a liquid discharge passage supporting a sealing ring compressable by the cylinder piston unit against the rim of a container to be filled, and liquid inlet conduit arranged in lateral wall of the lower part to communicate with the liquid controlling valve chamber. An air return pipe is slidably supported by the filling valve the vertical position of which is controlled by a separate driving mechanism.