Patent ID: 6357488
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: B65B,B67C,B67D

Abstract:
Process for the transfer of aseptic products between a first enclosure and a second enclosure, both equipped with a normally closed door, according to which a first transfer of products takes place from the first enclosure into a sterile container by a filling interface thereof and equipped with a seal, the container is transported to the second enclosure and a second transfer of products takes place from the container into the second enclosure by a container emptying interface equipped with a seal, wherein, prior to carrying out each of the first and second transfers:a tight connection takes place of the corresponding interface and enclosure, a closed volume defined between the corresponding door and seal is sterilized, the corresponding door and seal are opened, to the corresponding enclosure is connected an initially closed flexible hose, which is within the container and connected tightly thereto about the corresponding seal and said flexible hose is opened, and wherein after carrying out the first transfer the flexible hose associated with the filling interface is closed again.