Package making – Methods – Filling preformed receptacle and closing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-22
2011-11-01
Truong, Thanh (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Filling preformed receptacle and closing
C053S474000, C053S240000, C053S266100, C053S267000, C141S006000, C141S009000, C141S100000, C141S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08046976
ABSTRACT:
A method for packaging a beverage comprising particulates in a liquid, the method comprising dispensing a first portion of the beverage from a first source into containers, wherein the first portion of the beverage comprises at least a majority of the particulates and a first portion of the liquid, dispensing from a counterpressure filler a second portion of the beverage from a second source into the containers, wherein the second portion of the beverage comprises a second portion of the liquid, and sealing the containers to form packaged beverages. An apparatus for packaging a beverage comprising particulates in a liquid. A method for packaging, in sequence, a first beverage comprising particulates in a liquid and a second beverage comprising a carbonated beverage. A method for packaging a beverage comprising a dairy component and a liquid.
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International Search Report and Written Opinion for PCT/US2007/074344. Apr. 3, 2008.
Sadeghi F. Fred
Schubert Hubertus U.
Verbeke Alain
Sutherland & Asbill & Brennan LLP
The Coca-Cola Company
Truong Thanh
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