Patent ID: 6575208
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A process for filling a multi-compartment container for holding at least two components in separate compartments, the process comprising:(a) providing a housing of a container having an internal space between a top opening and a bottom opening having a partition wall between the top opening and the bottom opening separating the container into an upper compartment and a lower compartment; (b) conveying the container using a first conveyor into a first component filling station; (c) introducing a predetermined amount of the first component into the lower compartment through the bottom opening; (d) sealing the lower compartment by sealing the bottom opening; (e) conveying the container using a second conveyor into a separating and rotating station; (f) rotating the container approximately 180Â° so that the top opening is an upward position; (g) conveying the container using a third conveyor into a second compartment filling station; (h) filling the upper compartment with a predetermined amount of the second component through the top opening; and (i) sealing the upper compartment by sealing the top opening.