Method and apparatus for realizing an aseptic connection between a valve unit and a tank container

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PATENT NO 12162741
APP PUB NO 20230051923A1
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17792774

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Methods for realizing an aseptic connection between a valve unit and a tank container having an inliner are provided whereby, a disinfection unit which includes the valve unit is positioned around the spout of the tank container. The valve unit is then disinfected by exposing the valve unit to a disinfection fluid and/or to electromagnetic radiation while the valve of the valve unit is in an open position. After having closed the valve, an end portion of the valve unit is pressed against a closure element that blocks the spout of the inliner, to thereby establish fluid communication between the inner environment of the inliner and the interior of the valve unit. The disinfection unit is then removed and the valve unit is fastened to the tank container to ensure an aseptic connection between the valve unit and the tank container.

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MEGA-INLINER INTERNATIONAL GROUP B V5555 XC VALKENSWAARD

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruil, Robin William Anton Bergeijk, NL 1 0
Van, Barschot Barry Fransiscus Wilhelmus Valkenswaard, NL 1 0
Van, Barschot Wilhelmus Theodorus Maria Valkenswaard, NL 2 1
Van, Laarhoven Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie Valkenswaard, NL 3 3

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