Title: Apparatus for capping and controlling level of fluid in flexible containers or bottles

Abstract: An apparatus for capping a flexible container having a predetermined amount of fluid therein wherein a member is provided for engaging and compressing an area of said flexible container during the capping operation. The member, in compressing said container, causes the liquid to be raised or elevated in the container and held closer to the top thereof while the cap or closure is being tightened upon the container. The seal of the cap or closure member is such that air cannot reenter the container and the liquid will remain at the elevated position within the container.

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Inventors: Franz, Henry H. (Baltimore, MD, US)

Application Number: 575349
Filing Date: 1975-05-07
Publication_date: 1976-03-23
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 53/289 53/314, 53/317
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2312288	Feb, 1943	Schmutzer et al.	53/281.
2909879	Oct, 1959	Hohl et al.	53/331.
3435587	Apr, 1969	Weller	53/331.
3457694	Jul, 1969	Tatibana	53/39.
3491803	Jan, 1970	Galik	53/282.
3590557	Jul, 1971	Vogel	53/329.
3674060	Jul, 1972	Ruekberg	53/281.

Other Refs: 7,318

Mar, 1914	UK

Primary Examiner: McGehee, Travis S.
Assistant Examiner: Culver, Horace M.
Attorney: Kemon, Palmer & Estabrook