System for processing containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11987486
APP PUB NO 20230234824A1
SERIAL NO

18191203

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Abstract

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One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for processing containers. The system may include an apparatus for processing sealed plastic containers having a first headspace pressure. The apparatus may include: an open entry port or tunnel for continuously receiving containers; a sanitizer configured to sanitize outside surfaces of the received containers; a perforator configured to perforate or open a cap or seal of the containers within the apparatus; a sealer configured to seal the perforation or opening formed in the cap or seal of the containers; an open exit port or tunnel for continuously exiting the processed containers; and a conveyor system configured to transport or convey the containers. The system may further include a production line including a filler for filling empty blow-moulded containers with a heated liquid to pasteurize inside surfaces of the containers and a capper for sealing the filled blow moulded containers.

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Patent Owner(s)

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DAVID MELROSE DESIGN LIMITEDMT EDEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Melrose, David Murray Auckland, NZ 58 1371
Melrose-Allen, Campbell Auckland, NZ 16 258

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