Abstract: An aseptic filling system receives preformed containers through an intake sanitizing lock into a closed system. The containers move through sanitizing and sterilizing zones to a filling and closure zone. Filled containers exit the system through a discharge sanitizing lock. Both intake and discharge sanitizing locks are subjected to flooding with sterilant each time a container enters or leaves the system and provide a seal to prevent the entry of airborne contaminants or micro-organisms when the locks are opened.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 23, 2001
Publication date:
July 4, 2002
Applicant:
N. E. CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
Inventors:
Nicholas Paul Edwards, Jacqueline M. Edwards