Process for pouch forming with optimized fill-accuracy and headspace

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9266630
APP PUB NO 20100215813A1
SERIAL NO

12707344

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This invention discloses a process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material. The process relates to optimizing both, the evacuation of the headspace in the pouch and the accuracy of the flowable material filled in the pouch. Specifically, the present invention employs a process that includes a multiple-step or a continuous compression of the pouch headspace to accomplish the goals. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace.

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LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION6950 WORTHINGTON-GALENA ROAD P O BOX 494 WORTHINGTON OH 43085-0494

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Peterson, Jason G Lewis Center, US 5 10
Schutte, Joshua Michael Columbus, US 3 10

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