Patent ID: 6889725
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: B67C

Abstract:
1. An injector apparatus for injecting a liquefied gas into containers at an angle to said containers in a high-speed filling operation, comprising: a) a central longitudinal axis which is positioned at an angle to the central longitudinal axis of said containers; b) an injector valve located within a chamber, said injector valve comprising: c) an open operating state whereby said tapered end portion of said needle stem is positioned within said upper, funnel-shaped opening of said second body member, allowing said liquefied gas within said chamber to flow out of said outflow line of said second body member, said outflow line of said first body member, and into one of said containers; and d) a closed operating state whereby said tapered end portion of said needle stem is seated within said valve seat, blocking said liquefied gas within said chamber from entering said outflow line.