Abstract: An apparatus for transporting and liquid filling of a bag utilizing an existing liquid filler mechanism. The apparatus includes a support for the bag, a track for guiding the bag, and a shuttle for urging the bag to the conveyor of the existing liquid filler mechanism. The support, track, and shuttle are positioned at an angle to the conveyor platform of the existing liquid filler mechanism.
Abstract: A device for manipulating an object, utilizing a pair of opposed legs that are rotatably connected to a pair of plates. The legs are rotated via a pair of contracting and expanding units. The units are mechanically linked to the first and second legs and the first and second legs are enabled to grip an object when the units contract.
Abstract: Method and apparatus for eliminating oxygen in the filling of a flexible bag with a beverage utilizing sources of inert gas, vacuum, and beverage. A filling head regulates the injection of inert gas and applies a vacuum to the flexible bag the bag spout. The bag spout is separately rinsed of oxygen prior to recapping the same on the flexible bag.
Abstract: An apparatus and method for aseptically filling a container utilizing an adaptor formed of severable and heat-sealable material connected to a tube and container. The adaptor includes a membrane which is unsealed to allow filling by a known filling machine. Once the adaptor tube and container is formed as a unit, it is sterilized. The adaptor is then severed and sealed, creating a usable aseptic liquid product.
Abstract: An apparatus for nitrogenizing a beverage utilizing a container having a chamber with a plurality of baffles. The container also includes a nitrogen regulator in the form of a collapsible orifice at the base of the container. An agitator in the form of an impeller creates a shear on the beverage during delivery of a stream of nitrogen into the container.
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