Device and method for filling containers with a liquid, in particular for bottling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11427453
APP PUB NO 20190241419A1
SERIAL NO

16309302

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A device for filling containers with a liquid includes a filling unit; an elevating mechanism; and optionally a conveyor suitable to support and have the containers advance in succession to the filling unit. The filling unit includes connections connected to a source of the liquid, a source of an inert gas and a suction device; a pipe comprising a first tube and a second tube, and a retainer to hold the containers in the filling unit. The elevating mechanism varies the depth with which the pipe and/or at least one of the tubes is inserted in the container. A method for filling containers with a liquid is also provided, wherein the liquid and an inert gas are injected simultaneously through two separate tubes. The tubes are each connectable/connected to one of the connections connectable/connected to a source of liquid, a source of an inert gas and to a suction device.

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DR TECH S R L37046 MINERBE (VR)

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dal, Lago Livio Albaredo d'Adige, IT 2 1
Ruggin, Alberto Bonavigo, IT 2 1

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