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.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for sterilizing surfaces utilizing hydrogen peroxide gas in combination with preselected ultraviolet energy.

Abstract: A machine for automatically filling the capped spouts of flexible bags of a continuous strip which comprises a strip-feed section, a separated bag-feed section, a separator section and a filling and uncapping/capping section. The strip-feed section feeds the strip to the separator section where the leading bag is separated from the strip and is immediately advanced by the bag-feed section to the filling section. At the filling section, the bag is uncapped, filled and recapped.

Abstract: A machine for automatically filling the capped spouts of flexible bags of a continuous strip which comprises a strip-feed section, a separated bag-feed section, a separator section and a filling and uncapping/capping section. The strip-feed section feeds the strip to the separator section where the leading bag is separated from the strip and is immediately advanced by the bag-feed section to the filling section. At the filling section, the bag is uncapped, filled and recapped.

Abstract: A container filling apparatus for simultaneously filling all containers in a group of containers with a desired volumetric quantity of liquid. A lead group of containers is separated from a line of unfilled containers received by the apparatus. The group of containers is sequentially subjected to a filling operation and to the application of sealing caps, followed by the discharge of the resulting group of filled and capped containers from the apparatus. Each group of containers is supported during the filling and capping operation for proper orientation of the fill openings.

Abstract: A large light-weight bottle made of plastic of the type used on water dispensers instead of the heavy glass bottle. Each bottle is made of rectangular or square transverse cross-section with spaced reinforcing ribs or bands extending therearound. On opposed flat faces or sides, each bottle is provided, respectively, with a square locking projection and a complemental receiving socket so that a plurality of the bottles can be stacked on their sides with the locking projections and sockets of adjacent sides interfitting to keep the bottles in alignment in the stack and with the reinforcing ribs superimposed for strength.