Container retaining system for a filler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9120665
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14242968

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A container retaining system comprising an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly, a suspension assembly. The container retaining assembly is coupled to the upstand portion and has an upper plate with a rear edge and a lower plate with an outer portion. The lower plate is positioned below the upper plate and rotatably coupled therewith. The outer portion extends outwardly to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve and/or container. The suspension assembly extends between the upstand portion and the upper plate, and includes a biasing member configured to bias the lower plate toward the upper plate. A downward force on the lower plate sufficient to overcome the biasing member directs the lower plate to rotate about the upper plate proximate a rear edge of the upper plate. A stopper associated with the lower plate defines the end of rotation of the lower plate.

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FOGG FILLER COMPANY3455 JOHN F DONNELLY DRIVE HOLLAND MI 49424

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dykema, Robert North Muskegon, US 2 12
Fogg, Michael Holland, US 12 218
Rillema, Larry Zeeland, US 7 20

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