Patent ID: 6041835
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
Structure configured for shielding generally horizontally planar rims of generally rectangular moving containers moved into position moving under a stationary flowable material dispensing nozzle of a container filling device comprising:a base mountable on the container filling device below the level of the nozzle;projections extending from the base generally horizontally, and configured to overlie at least a portion of the generally horizontally planar rim of the container when the container is positioned under the nozzle, while allowing material discharged from the nozzle to flow into the container, the projections comprising a pair of spaced apart, generally parallel rails which overlie opposing generally horizontally planar side rims of the generally rectangular container when the container is positioned under the nozzle; anda plate extending between the rails at one end thereof, configured to overlie a portion of the generally horizontally planar rim of the container which extends between the opposing side rims, when the container is in position under the nozzle.