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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 26, 1998
Yoshiki Katsumata, Wheeling, IL (US);
Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, SA, Pully, CH;
Abstract
A hygienic packaging machine having disinfecting means throughout is disclosed herein. The disinfecting means may be a photosemiconductor catalyst or antimicrobial stainless steel. The disinfecting means is used in areas of potential microorganism growth. These areas include wherever water may accumulate, areas hidden from the cleaning mechanism, comers of the table to of the machine, and other similar areas. The photosemiconductor catalyst is activated by exposure to light and water. The antimicrobial stainless steel is self activating. The disinfecting means may be used on a machine such as a TETRA REX.RTM. packaging machine for forming, filling and sealing gable top cartons.
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