Abstract: A pipette device comprises one or more pipette tubes. Hydrophobic filter paper secured to each tube limits the upward movement of an aqueous liquid in each tube to provide for a predetermined amount of liquid in each tube. The device can be adapted to be connected to a manifold for alternately applying a vacuum and pressure to the pipette tubes through the filter paper. Alternatively it may have, as an integral part thereof, a manifold for the same purpose.

Abstract: A liquid discharge nozzle for container filling valves includes an inner member and an outer member which together define an upstream section of a passage for the flow of the liquid to be filled into a container therethrough in the downward direction. The outer member has a valve seat cooperating with a valve member to open or close the passage. The outer member forms a groove which accommodates the lower part of the inner member to form a siphon-type trap therewith, the groove being separated from a downstream section of the passage, which is situated in the discharge nozzle portion of the outer member, by a ridge. A plurality of openings, such as notches or bores, is provided through the ridge in substantially radial directions, each of the openings extending from the groove to slightly upwardly of the valve seat. The openings have such dimensions that surface tension of the liquid present therein prevents gases from penetrating through such openings into the upstream section of the passage.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for evenly loading each level of a bed catalyst in a reactor vessel. A cylindrical flow of catalyst particles is divided into one or more annular flow and a smaller cylindrical flow. Each portion of the divided flow is distributed simultaneously to a different radial distance from the center of the vessel so that the catalyst bed is evenly filled at each level. In the apparatus embodiment, a distributor rotor includes a plurality of discs driven by a common drive shaft. Each upper disc is formed with a hub that is radially displaced from the shaft sufficiently to intercept one annular portion of the divided catalyst flow. The upper discs are in each case greater in diameter than the next lower disc so that the peripheral velocity of the disc and the catalyst distributed thereby is greater than the next lower disc. In this way two or more areas are simultaneously filled at each level.

Abstract: Flow-through chambers, such as drip or expansion chambers, which are intended to form part of a duct for blood or other such sensitive fluids, are disclosed. The chambers include a housing, an inlet, an outlet, and a flow directing portion of the housing for directing the flow of the fluid from the inlet to the outlet. The flow directing portion of the housing is formed in a manner so as to deflect the flow of the fluid from the inlet towards the outlet in a gradual manner so as to protect the fluid within the chamber.

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: A pressure-actuated valve is adapted to the discharge port of a positive displacement machine for filling, sequentially, passing open containers with a liquid product. In response to the sequential pulses of liquid produced at the discharge port, the pressure-actuated valve opens and closes to deliver a predetermined amount of liquid to a waiting container. Even with low viscosity fluids, operation of the valve remains effective, permitting release of fluid during the delivery period yet preventing contaminating drips of fluid from the nozzle during non-delivery periods. Owing to the special valve design, delivery of accurate amounts of liquid and elimination of nozzle drip between container filling cycles are ensured, regardless of slowdown or interruption of machine operation. Contamination of the filling station resulting from product splash is also eliminated despite high speed operation of the machine.

Abstract: A system for repeatedly depositing equal volumes of liquid from a pressurized source of the latter into a series of drums. The liquid is metered through a flow control facility, and thence into a dispenser which is adapted to introduce the liquid to a drum in a manner to avoid foaming action within the latter.

Abstract: Apparatus to be used when pouring particulate matter into a container, for substantially eliminating the dust cloud and loss of material associated with particulate matter flow, by allowing for the escape of air while retaining the particulate material in a vessel and dissipating any buildup of electrostatic energy associated with the flow of particulate matter.

Abstract: A filler spout for attachment to an automatic bag filling machine whereby freely flowable material is forceably driven through the spout into the interior of the bag. The spout is inserted through an entry opening in the side of the bag during the filling operation. During the filling operation both ends of the bag are sealed. The spout comprises an outer shroud portion inside of which a material delivery tube is disposed. The end of the shroud which is inserted into the bag is closed with a blunt curvilinear contour for easy insertion. An opening is disposed in the side of the shroud adjacent the closed blunt end, and the bore of the delivery tube communicates with the opening in the side of the shroud. The delivery tube has a curvilinear axis so that material fed through the delivery tube is deflected down into the interior of the bag toward one of the sealed ends so as to minimize damage to the side walls.

Abstract: A vacuum filler is described which has an improved filling head particularly adapted for vacuum filling steel cans containing more-or-less compressible and tacky food products, such as tuna fish or salmon, with filling liquids of low viscosity, such as vegetable oil or water.

Abstract: In a high production can filling machine nozzle head, an annular nose, adapted to extend within a can to be filled, has a leading surface with an exterior chamfer convergent in a direction toward a can to be filled, a multiplicity of liquid passages extending through the nose and opening through the chamfered area of the leading surface, the passages communicating with the interior of a filler bowl, and provision is made for snifting of the can. The nozzle head is designed to accommodate cans of various standard opening sizes, without modification of the head.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing at least two parenteral solutions, sterilizing the resulting mixture, and transferring the sterilized mixture into an extensible, plastic receiving bag. The apparatus includes a mixing chamber into which the solutions can be delivered, a bacterial organism retentive filter for sterilizing the mixture of the solutions received from the chamber, such a receiving bag, tubing for transferring each of the solutions to be chamber, and second tubing for transferring the sterilized mixture from the filter to the bag. All are combined and then sterilized as a unit. In one embodiment of the invention, the bag is placed in a vacuum chamber to facilitate transfer of the mixture through the apparatus and the mixing chamber has a baffle or system of baffles for creating turbulence in the solutions while they are being mixed.

Abstract: A filling element, for single- and multi-chamber counterpressure-filling machines, with a filling tube held in a filling element body for introducing liquid into a container pressed into engagement against a container sealing region on the lower part of the filling element body; the filling tube extends through the container sealing region and is surrounded by an annular gap-like hollow chamber. A pressurized gas system is provided and has a pressurized gas valve arrangement controlled by devices installed on the filling machine, and conduits opening into the annular gap-like hollow chamber for introduction and discharge of pressurized gas. Also provided is a liquid flow valve, controlled at least for closing, and a control element arranged on the filling tube and responding at a predetermined filling height or level of the liquid in the container for terminating the inflow of liquid thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metering device, particularly for capsule-filling machines. The device comprises a bowl having one or more chambers for receiving the product to be packaged. At least part of the bottom of the chambers is permeable to the air but impermeable to the product, and is arranged to communicate with a suction source.

Abstract: A device for floating liquid from a container onto a base layer formed of another liquid. The device comprises a connector attachable to the container to pass liquid from the container. The device also includes a tubular member having an upper end attached to the connector to receive the liquid passing from the container and a lower end having at least one aperture from which the liquid can escape. A cap is attached to the tubular member lower end. The cap has internal surfaces defining a well disposed about and rising above the apertures so that all the escaping liquid is constrained to rise vertically out of the well. The cap has external surfaces immersible in the base layer to permit the liquid rising out of the well to flow over the external surfaces onto the base layer.

Abstract: A dust control apparatus in the form of a hood is disclosed for minimizing or eliminating the evolution of dust when loading dust laden solid discrete particles from a large container to a series of small containers. The apparatus is designed specifically for unloading spent catalysts from catalytic vessels into a series of drums without evolution of voluminous clouds of dust. The apparatus and method are designed to be portable so that expensive and sophisticated installations are not required in instances where the vessels are infrequently unloaded. The dust control hood makes use of the angle of repose of the solid discrete particles to be transferred in such manner that the drums do not overfill. Simultaneously air is drawn across the hood and the dust is collected in a suitable filter at a distance away from the loading area. Provision is also made for separation and collection of dust from pyrophoric materials utilizing an inert gas rather than air as the carrier medium.

Abstract: A spout and hood assembly for an air flow bag packer in which the spout consists of an inner product supply tube surrounded by a shell providing a vent area to which a vacuum is supplied to evacuate the air from the bag as it is filled. The shell is tapered and oval-shaped to conform to the bag sleeve and so that the vent area cross section increases toward the vacuum source to prevent plugging of the vent area. The bottoms of the supply tube and the shell engage one another to reduce the possibility of any product escaping through the vent system during the filling cycle. The spout is affixed to and surrounded by a generally cylindrical dust hood which is also vented to a dust collection system. A dust shield, attached within the hood, surrounds the spout with a clearance so as to provide a venturi effect to better draw any dust into the dust collection system.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the elimination of foam above the level of the liquid in a container. The foam is collapsed by the application of high frequency wave radiation thereto.

Abstract: A storage tank for storing of liquid food products partially processed before final processing. The tank is constructed with smooth germ-free internal surfaces to avoid recesses in which the stored food product or disinfecting fluids can be entrained and contaminate the tank and food product therein. A dispersion device in a conical top of the storage tank homogenizes the food product to be stored when introduced in the tank. The same dispersion device disperses treatment liquids introduced into the tank to effect dispersion onto all the inner surfaces for treatment thereof.

Abstract: A canister set for dispensing measured amounts of flowable solids has a common support. Each canister of the set has a removable trap chamber for residue solids which may be cleaned out at intervals. The trap chamber of each canister is engaged by a receiver vessel and shifted to a material dispensing position. A mechanism on each canister is engaged and activated by the movable trap chamber to shift a closure slide at the bottom of a material measuring chamber to an open dispensing position where the flowable solids can gravitate into the receiver vessel. Substantially simultaneously an upper closure for the measuring chamber cuts off the flow of material thereto from an overhead storage hopper during the dispensing operation. A spring automatically returns each trap chamber and associated mechanism to its normal position.

Abstract: A plurality of bottles (125) or other containers are delivered and aligned under a plurality of filler heads (110) each having a liquid feed channel (113) extending vertically downward to outwardly opening apertures (119) and also an inert gas feed channel (116) extending vertically downward to a lower end (117) below the apertures (119). The bottles (125) are moved upward (134) and chemicals are delivered into the bottles (125) through the liquid feed channel (113) and apertures (119). When the liquid level (127) of each bottle reaches the lower end (117), the back pressure in the inert gas feed channel (116) is sensed (123) and the liquid flow is shut off (120). Contamination of the bottles by particulates is minimized since no moving parts are required above the level of the bottles and because no contact is required between the filler heads and the bottles.

Abstract: In storage apparatus wherein asphalt hot mix is moved by gravity along a chute from the top of a bucket elevator to the inlet of a batching hopper at the top of a storage bin, a baffle in the chute, over the inlet, prevents segregation of mix entering the hopper. The baffle is spaced forwardly of the front end of the chute bottom wall, is oriented generally vertically and transversely to the length of the chute, and is flatwise swingable backward and forward. By means of a set screw through a front wall of the chute the position of swinging motion of the baffle is so adjusted that coarse mix components, carried against the baffle by momentum, are deflected by it towards the center of the hopper. Adjustable remixing baffles in the chute, adjacent its side walls and behind the front end of its bottom wall, deflect material away from the chute side walls to effect remixing of aggregate that became segregated during its charging into the bucket elevator.

Abstract: A system for concurrently transferring a volatile liquid fuel from a source thereof into a fuel tank, while receiving vapors which are displaced from the tank during the inflow of the liquid fuel. Included in the system is a vacuum assist arrangement capable of imposing a vacuum condition on the vapor return line to avoid passage of vapors to the atmosphere. The liquid phase of the system includes a liquid flow regulator adapted to establish a desirable flow rate. Further, a vapor restrictor interposed in the vapor section of the system includes means to both throttle and regulate the vapor flow whereby to establish a favorable vapor:liquid ratio during normal operation.

Abstract: A transfer device for withdrawal of aliquots from a container of bulk solution is provided with a body having a tapered chamber, a first passage venting the smaller end of the chamber to the surrounding air, a second passage communicating at one end with the larger end of the chamber, and a third passage having one end for withdrawal of fluid therefrom. A tapered valve element is received within the chamber for movement between first and second conditions in response to changes in the presence differential between the first and second passages. The first condition provides a fluid seal between the first and second passages by engagement of the valve element with the walls of the chamber for pressures within the second passage greater than that within the first passage, and the second condition provides a fluid path from the first passage to the second passage for pressures within the second passage somewhat less than that within the first passage.

Abstract: A device for the recovery of dry chemicals found in powdered form for fire extinguishers utilizing a container having first and second openings. A conduit permits the powder material to enter the container through the first opening. Another conduit permits the material to exit the second opening into the fire extinguisher. Lumping is prevented by the use of screens and the like within the container. As the material flows through the second opening of the container, air in the fire extinguisher is conveyed through the first opening in the container.

Abstract: A funnel includes an upper portion which comprises at least two separate parts separably connected to each other so as to define a first interior and lower portion defining a second interior. The first and lower portions are sealingly and separably connected to each other so that the first and second interiors thereof define together the interior of the funnel.

Abstract: A filler pipe for filling containers of a packing machine includes a nozzle part having an elongated base plate. One side of the base plate has a plurality of guide vanes which together with the base plate and a material forming a portion of the containers will provide filling channels for a fluid. The guide vanes may be straight or curved and may be arranged so as to lie at a periphery of the base plate. The base plate may preferably have a triangular shape with a generally decreasing width. In another embodiment of the present invention, a distribution chamber is provided beneath the base plate with a plurality of holes in the base plate permitting communication between the distribution chamber and the filling channels. In this embodiment, the base plate is preferably rectangular in shape with the guide vanes extending completely across the base plate.

Abstract: This adapter consists primarily of a main body with an insert, which connects to the deck fitting of a boat, so as to enable a constant flow of water to be supplied, by a garden hose, to the boat's holding tanks, when the boat is at dock-side. The adapter includes a screw cap, so as to enable the tanks to be filled by bucket, or other methods when desired, and it further includes an inspection window, and a strainer.

Abstract: A device for safe disposal of chemical wastes for placement in a sink atop the drain for the simultaneous mixing of disposable flowable material and flushing liquid, such as tap water, into the sink drain. The device consists of a funneling means in cooperation with a supporting sleeve essentially a cylindrical strainer attached to a beveled horizontal flange which extends inward beyond the supporting sleeve in close proximity of the funneling means to form an annular opening there between. The flange supports the funnel device over the sink drain.

Abstract: A discharge spout tip for a fuel-dispensing nozzle wherein the outlet end of the tip has a cross-sectional area approximately equal to that of the discharge spout inwardly of the tip and wherein the tip has a downwardly sloping, upper surface for deflecting fuel flowing through the outlet end of the tip in a generally downward direction at an effective angle of deflection from the center line of the discharge spout so that the fuel flow is directed away from the upper surface of the fill pipe in order to prevent the formation of a liquid barrier in the fill pipe. By reducing or eliminating the liquid barrier in the fill pipe, the likelihood of occurrence of a spitback or spill is reduced. The fuel-deflecting surface of the tip may be formed by positioning a wedge-shaped projection on the upper surface of the tip, and alternately, the upper surface of the tip itself may slope downwardly from a point on said discharge spout to form a fuel-deflecting surface.

Abstract: A device for the gravity transfer of viscous flowable materials between a pair of partly filled closed containers disposed one above the other comprising a generally cylindrical connector body having opposed tapered ends for stopper-like insertion into the pour openings of said containers and having a non-clogging air vent tube therein which is of a length to extend upwardly into fluid communication with the air pocket above the level of the contents of the partly filled upper container, the lower end of the vent tube terminating in a widened and sharp-edged air entrance opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus suitable for transferring powdered material and particularly suitable for filling fire extinguishers of the dry chemical type. The apparatus includes a reservoir for storing the powder and a vacuum system for transferring the powder to a filling nozzle. The apparatus also includes means for filling the reservoir from conventional shipping containers and preferably includes filters and cut-off means automatically operable to shut off the apparatus when the transfer of powder is complete.

Abstract: A mixing chamber for use in an intravenous administration set wherein plural medical liquids are delivered to a patient comprising a pair of opposed, parallely extending front and rear walls which are closely spaced to each other relative to their transverse dimension, a top wall extending between and interconnecting the top peripheral edges of the front and rear walls and a side wall extending between and interconnecting the side peripheral edges of the front and rear walls, the front, rear, top and side walls defining a relatively shallow interior chamber. A plurality of entrance ports are formed in the top wall and an exit port is formed in the side wall. A transparent, magnifying window is provided in the front wall to provide a magnified view of the interior of the chamber. Inwardly extending shoulders are formed on the side walls to promote mixing of the plurality of medical liquids being administered to the patient.

Abstract: A filter has one side located in the receptacle during filling thereof with powder. A suction source is connected to the other side of the filter, and means are provided for maintaining said one side of the filter in contact with the upper surface of the powder in the receptacle through said filling thereof, whereby air is sucked from the powder filling the receptacle while preventing powder from being sucked into the suction source.

Abstract: A molding sand feeding device including a first molding sand distribution mechanism constructed of a plurality of partition and bottom or end plates so as to define a plurality of molding sand distribution passages which are in parallel with each other and are inclined downward at angles to the vertical and alternately in the opposite directions, a second molding sand distribution mechanism disposed immediately below the first sand molding distribution mechanism and comprised of a pair of distribution plates assembled in the form of an inverted V so that the molding sand discharged from the first distribution mechanism may be distributed into two flows in opposite directions, and a third molding sand distribution mechanism which is substantially similar in construction to the second distribution mechanism and which is disposed at right angles to the second mechanism so that the molding sand discharged from the second distribution mechanism may be distributed into two flows in opposite directions.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus for the filtering of fibers and equivalent material from flowing air, and in particular for use in textile operations, has been invented in which the fiber material is firmly compacted so that as much fiber material as possible may be accommodated in a given volume of a collecting container attached to the filtering apparatus. For this purpose the filtering apparatus has a hollow fiber filtering assembly into which the flowing air is guided, a conveyor screw and a motor to drive the conveyor screw toward an outlet of the filtering assembly. The filtering assembly also includes at least one filter, with the outlet located downstream in the direction of movement of the fiber material, and at least one braking component located near the outlet which serves to brake the motion of the fiber material induced by the conveyor screw and to compact the fiber material firmly.

Abstract: The device includes a housing having an inlet opening which supplies fluid essentially tangentially through a short passage to a chamber being approximately spiral-shaped. The chamber surrounds the axis of a discharge opening located in the bottom of the housing. The spiral chamber imparts an angular momentum to the fluid causing the fluid to flow evenly down the inside face of the outer wall of the container.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispensing system includes a closed soap container having a manually actuated dispensing pump carried therebeneath and being mounted on a bracket which has support fingers engageable with a lip on the container bottom for supporting it and a flexible retaining finger engageable with a groove in the top of the container for releasably holding it immovably against the bracket. A bottom wall extends from the bracket beneath the container and cooperates therewith to enclose the dispensing pump and is provided with an aperture to accommodate dispensing of soap therethrough. Refill of the container is by a plastic refill squeeze-bottle with a neck closed by a membrane. The neck is inserted in a wall in the top of the container, and a piercing member at the bottom of the well ruptures the membrane, whereupon soap may be squeezed from the bottle and through apertures in the well bottom, which apertures are too small to permit ready flow of soap therethrough by gravity at ambient pressure.

Abstract: A valve for an aerosol container, of the kind which is adapted to pass propellant into the container to pressurize the aerosol product, has a dip tube which is arranged to act as a diffuser. The propellant is thereby caused to enter the product as a large number of small bubbles rather than a much smaller number of larger bubbles. By thus improving the rate of solution of the propellant in the product the propellant charging times can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: The pipeless filling unit for counterpressure bottling machines includes a siphon closure consisting of a bell-shaped stopper projecting with its rim portion into an annular groove. The bell-shaped stopper is fixedly held in position in the liquid discharging channel and has a central boring for guiding an axially displaceable valve tube; the bell-shaped rim portion of the stopper is provided around the whole circumference with a plurality of vertically and radially directed slits for intercepting and rinsing away particles from the discharged liquid.

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing an uncontrolled emission of gaseous hydrocarbons during the filling of containers, more especially tank wagons, with mineral oil products. It has an extensible fill tube so that product is discharged near the bottom of the container while vapors may be withdrawn through an annular passage surrounding the fill tube. The whole arrangement is carried on a trolley for longitudinal adjustment and there is a short lateral trolley to accommodate pivotal movement of the fill tube.

Abstract: A filling unit without filling pipe has a siphon closure for defining the level of the liquid charge in the bottle being filled. The siphon closure includes a stopper bell projecting into an annular channel for retaining sealing liquid, the stopper bell has in the range above the annular channel apertures in the form of radially and vertically directed slits extending downwardly to the edge of the bell-shaped jacket so that the lower part of the stopper bell has a comb-like configuration.

Abstract: A device for placement on the rim of a drinking glass to allow different fluids to be poured into the glass in such a manner that varied layered drinks can be easily and quickly made. The device includes a cup member for placement on the rim of the glass in such a manner that a substantially airtight seal is formed between the glass and the bottom of the cup member. A plurality of fluid passageways are formed in the bottom of the device to allow fluid to pass from within the cup member to the interior of the glass. The fluid passageways are angled downward and outward so as to direct the fluid passing therethrough substantially against the inner walls of the glass so that the fluid will run down the inner walls of the glass rather than merely falling or dripping onto the surface of any fluid already in the glass. In this manner, the incoming fluid will not break the surface tension of the fluid already present in the glass but, rather, will float on this fluid to create a varied layered drink.

Abstract: An exhaust tube for cryothermal vessels includes means for deflecting the exhaust gas upon entry into the tube.

Abstract: A gas pump nozzle and anti-spill device for use with conventional fuel delivery pumps to eliminate spillage and loss of fuel when pumping is stopped and the nozzle is withdrawn from a gas tank filler. The nozzle is divided and has baffles to capture and channel the flow of excess fuel back to the pump reservoir upon removal of the nozzle from the gas tank filler.

Abstract: A system for confinement and removal of air-borne dust emitted during discharge delivery of particulate solids from an elevated supply source and through an enclosed descending column. The enclosed column has a delivery spout at the discharge end, the spout including a generally enclosed shroud with an open bottom wall defining the discharge opening. An arcuate lead-in flow diverter plate is coupled to the underside of the descending enclosed column and curves generally inwardly of the column. An abutment plate is disposed forwardly of the flow diverter plate at the opposed end of the discharge opening and is positioned along the normal flow path of particulate solids passing from the lead-in flow diverter plate so as to define a dynamic seal with the particulate solids moving across the discharge opening. A dust collecting duct is coupled through the spout shroud above the discharge opening so as to receive and remove a flow of dust laden air from the discharge spout to a solid-air separator means.

Abstract: A tank manifold for flammable liquid storage tanks comprising in a unitary fitting a liquid fill section, a vapor return section and a tank vent section. A float vent valve is mounted in the vapor return section in a manner to permit extraction and replacement of the float vent valve from a remote location without disturbing the piping connections to the manifold. The tank manifold connects to the tank fill opening and includes in a single fitting a tank fill opening, a vapor return opening and a tank vent opening.

Abstract: A gas transport system for powder has a delivery pipe having an end portion of porous material having a pore size smaller than the particles of the powder. The porous end portion is surrounded by a jacket in which a vacuum is drawn to draw off transport gas and reduce filter capacity which would otherwise be required to remove it. Pulses of pressure are periodically introduced into the jacket to clear particles from the inside of the porous end portion. The vacuum is drawn in the jacket through a vacuum line containing a constriction through which a nozzle discharges high pressure gas at intervals to provide the pulses of pressure in the jacket. This system is particularly effective when used in the production of uranium oxide.

Abstract: An improved weighing hopper for use with a transition chute in a weighing scale of a packaging machine system is disclosed which provides for better control of the flowable materials in the weighing hopper and the transition chute and comprises forming the bottom surface of at least one weigh hopper and the transition chute into which the weigh hopper dumps its material with a slope that is equal to or greater than an angle of repose of the materials being handled in the weighing hopper. The use of the angle of repose or greater in combination with a controlled opening of the weigh hopper doors aids in controlling the flow of material and minimizes dust generation.

Abstract: The application discloses a valve and nozzle device for filling liquid into open-top cans or other receptacles one at a time, travelling on a conveyor.A commercial requirement is top speed achievable, and the conveyor moves the receptacles horizontally under a periodically discharging nozzle, which discharges a can-filling charge of liquid periodically, as rapidly as the can can be filled, and transported away to make room for the next charge. The apparatus disclosed discharges charges of liquid, under poppet valve control, through a discharge skirt formed to swirl each charge so that the charge impinges on the can, or can contents at a swirl angle, rather than straight down. By coordinating this swirl action with the downward velocity of the discharged charge, splash-out can be eliminated, and higher performance accomplished with a clean, non-splashing operation.