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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2010
Simon Weagant, Courtice, CA;
Jason G. Peterson, Lewis Center, OH (US);
James W. Sadler, Toronto, CA;
Simon Weagant, Courtice, CA;
Jason G. Peterson, Lewis Center, OH (US);
James W. Sadler, Toronto, CA;
Liqui-Box Corporation, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to a process for forming a flexible liquid-packaging pouch. This process improves fill-accuracy of the flowable material contained in the pouch. Specifically, the invention relates to a process for improving the fill-accuracy of a pouch by incorporating at least one stand-pipe in a balance tank that feeds the pouch with flowable material to be packaged. This invention also relates to such apparatus for improving the fill-accuracy of the flexible liquid-packaging pouch.