US3340671A
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Method of filling containers under aseptic conditions
Assignee: Carnation Co
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Filing: 1964-08-10
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1984-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching C Loo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B55/00; B65B55/02; B65B55/04; B65B55/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A METHOD OF FILLING A FLEXIBLE CONTAINER UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS WHICH COMPRISES: (A) FORMING A DEPENDING POCKET IN THE CONTAINER, (B) STERILIZING THE POCKET AND CONTINUOUSLY PURGING THE POCKET WITH A STERILE PURGE GAS; (C) PUNCTURING THE POCKET WITH A FILLING MEANS, AND FILLING THE CONTAINER THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE POCKET;
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A METHOD OF FILLING A FLEXIBLE CONTAINER UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS WHICH COMPRISES: (A) FORMING A DEPENDING POCKET IN THE CONTAINER, (B) STERILIZING THE POCKET AND CONTINUOUSLY PURGING THE POCKET WITH A STERILE PURGE GAS; (C) PUNCTURING THE POCKET WITH A FILLING MEANS, AND FILLING THE CONTAINER THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE POCKET;
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |