Patent ID: 6283174
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B29K,B29L,B31D

Abstract:
An apparatus for dispensing fluid into containers, comprising:a. a mechanism that conveys a web of film along a predetermined path of travel and converts the film into one or more containers;b. a dispenser through which fluid may flow in predetermined amounts, said dispenser positioned adjacent the travel path of the film web such that said dispenser is capable of dispensing fluid into the containers, said dispenser having a discharge nozzle comprising an end-face and a discharge port disposed in said end-face, wherein fluid exits said dispenser through said discharge port; andc. a cleaning mechanism that brings said discharge nozzle of said dispenser into the travel path of the film web so that said end-face can make contact with the film web to remove from said end-face at least a portion of any fluid or reaction-products of the fluid that may be in adherence with said end-face.