Container retaining system for a filler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9388036
APP PUB NO 20160122176A1
SERIAL NO

14841653

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A container retaining system for a filler having an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly and a suspension assembly. The retaining assembly including a plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one opening extends through the plate member which is spaced apart from an outer portion extending outwardly sufficient so as to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve of a filler. The suspension assembly includes at least one strut tower. The strut tower extends through the at least one opening of the plate member. A biasing member biasing the plate member relative to the strut tower and the upstand portion in a first resting orientation. Overcoming the biasing member rotates the plate member relative to the upstand portion and the at least one strut tower. The plate member is configured to pivot relative to the strut tower into a deflected orientation.

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Patent Owner(s)

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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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