US3336722A
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Method and installation for filling sterilized containers in a sterile space with a sterilized substance and subsequent closure of said containers
Assignee: Gebr Stork and Companies Apparatenfabriek NV
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Filing: 1963-09-10
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1983-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winden Johannes B Van Der
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:09
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C7/00; B67C7/0073; B65; B65B; B65B55/00; B65B55/02; B65B55/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF STERILIZING AND FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A STERILIZED SUBSTANCE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING IMMERSING SUCCESSIVE OPEN UPRIGHT CONTAINERS CONTAINING A STERILIZED FLUID INTO A STERILIZED BATH, CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING THE CONTAINERS WHILE STILL UPRIGHT THROUGH SAID BATH INTO A STERILE ATMOSPHERE, INVERTING THE CONTAINERS IN SAID ATMOSPHERE TO DISCHARGE ANY STERILIZED FLUID THEREIN AND LEAVE THE CONTAINERS EMPTY, REINVERTING THE CONTAINERS TO UPRIGHT POSITION, FILLING THE CONTAINERS WITH A STERILIZED SUBSTANCE WHILE IN SAID STERILE ATMOSPHERE AND WHILE THE CONTAINERS ARE CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING, SEALING THE CONTAINERS WHILE IN SAID ATMOSPHERE AND DISCHARGING THE THUS FILLED AND
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF STERILIZING AND FILLING CONTAINERS WITH A STERILIZED SUBSTANCE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING IMMERSING SUCCESSIVE OPEN UPRIGHT CONTAINERS CONTAINING A STERILIZED FLUID INTO A STERILIZED BATH, CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING THE CONTAINERS WHILE STILL UPRIGHT THROUGH SAID BATH INTO A STERILE ATMOSPHERE, INVERTING THE CONTAINERS IN SAID ATMOSPHERE TO DISCHARGE ANY STERILIZED FLUID THEREIN AND LEAVE THE CONTAINERS EMPTY, REINVERTING THE CONTAINERS TO UPRIGHT POSITION, FILLING THE CONTAINERS WITH A STERILIZED SUBSTANCE WHILE IN SAID STERILE ATMOSPHERE AND WHILE THE CONTAINERS ARE CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING, SEALING THE CONTAINERS WHILE IN SAID ATMOSPHERE AND DISCHARGING THE THUS FILLED AND
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |