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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 1978
Filed:
Aug. 16, 1976
Applicant:
Inventors:
Chester J Witt, Chicago, IL (US);
Richard M Thompson, Schiller Park, IL (US);
Assignee:
Mojonnier Bros. Co., Chicago, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B67D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
137209 ; 141 46 ;
Abstract
A gas pressure stabilizer system and valve are disclosed for use with beverage bottle filling apparatus and the like. Gas flow from a pressurized source to a filler bowl is permitted along a conduit, but reverse flow, caused by filler bowl gas pressure fluctuation, is prohibited by a check valve. Rather, a rise in filler bowl gas pressure forces a diaphragm in a stabilizer valve to move away from and uncover a relief port. This port opening permits excessive gas pressure to be vented. Long system service life is encouraged by forming the diaphragm of several membranes.