System for filling containers

Details System for filling containers System for filling containers

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Paradiso, John (Department: 3721)

Package making

Sliding tray and shell type package

C053S267000, C053S560000, C053S276000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06959522

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for providing a precisely controlled amount of dry material to a container. In one embodiment, a system is provided for automated container filling. The system includes a container handling mechanism that includes a container block defining a container receptacle, and a cap carrier defining a cap receptacle. The system also includes a dosing portion having a dosing plate defining a dosing hole. The dosing plate is movable between two positions so that when the dosing plate is in the first position the dosing hole is positioned to receive a dose of powder. When the dosing plate is in the second position, the dosing hole is positioned to dispense the dose of powder into the container receptacle.

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