Patent ID: 7047709
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A receptacle-filling device comprising, in combination: receptacle supply container; at least one contiguously connected receptacle guide; receptacle dispenser connected between the receptacle supply container and the top of the contiguously connected receptacle guide; receptacle capture and positioning device adapted for holding a single receptacle at a time, the receptacle capture and positioning device being positioned at the bottom of the contiguously connected receptacle guide, the receptacle capture and positioning device remaining in a stationary position with respect to the receptacle guide and the receptacle dispenser when the device is operating, the receptacle capture and positioning device retaining the single receptacle in a stationary position with respect to the receptacle guide and the receptacle dispenser from the time the receptacle is captured until the time the receptacle has been filled; liquid supply container; liquid dispenser for filling the receptacle being held in the receptacle capture and positioning device, the liquid dispenser being connected to the liquid supply container and moveably positionable over the opening of the receptacle being held in the receptacle capture and positioning device; and at least one receptacle sealer for sealing the receptacle after filling.