Patent ID: 6240952
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B08B,B67D,Y10T

Abstract:
A sanitary connection assembly for providing substantially aseptic fluid communication between an aseptic product source and a conventional product dispenser, said sanitary connection assembly comprising:a cavernous body, said cavernous body having a first cavity portion interior thereto;an outlet from said first cavity portion, said outlet being adapted to interface with a product dispenser;a flow port into said first cavity portion from a second cavity portion, said flow port being arranged generally opposite said outlet;a valve for controlling fluid flow through said flow port, said valve being adapted to selectively allow fluid flow through said flow port from without said first cavity portion and to prevent fluid flow through said flow port from within said first cavity portion; andwherein said cavernous body is adapted for flushing of said second cavity portion independently of said first cavity portion.