Method and apparatus for attaching a fitment to and sterilizing a container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6066081
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08552683

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A method and apparatus for attaching a fitment to a container and for disinfecting the container prior to sealing either end of the container. The fitment is attached to the container in a novel apparatus and then the container is fed into an existing form, fill and seal machine. The apparatus also disinfects the containers while their top and bottom flaps are open to achieve better results than existing disinfecting techniques. A method of attaching a spout to a container and a method of sterilizing a container also are disclosed.

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NIMCO CORPORATION1000 NIMCO DRIVE CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014-1704

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Bachner, Jerry G Algonquin, IL 7 98

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