Device and method for sterilisation, filling and sealing of a package

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for sealing a package, and a method for sterilization, filling and sealing of the package. The device comprises a peripheral part adapted to be mechanically connected to the package round an opening in the package, said peripheral part comprising a passage for internal sterilization of the package and filling of the package with a product after connecting the peripheral part t the package. The device further comprises a separate upper part for permanent gas-tight sealing of the passage, said upper part being adapted to fit tightly against and form a unit with the peripheral part.

1 . A device for sealing a package, said device comprising 
 a peripheral part adapted to be mechanically connected to the package round an opening in the package, said peripheral part comprising a passage for internal sterilisation of the package and filling of the package with a product after connecting the peripheral part to the package, and    a separate upper part for permanent gas-tight sealing of the passage, said upper part being adapted to fit tightly against and form a unit with the peripheral part.    
   
   
       2 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said peripheral part comprises a cylindrical part for surrounding an outer partial surface of said package round said opening.  
   
   
       3 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said peripheral part comprises threads or a snap means.  
   
   
       4 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said peripheral part comprises an upper side for said package, in which upper side a passage is formed for internal sterilisation and filling of the package.  
   
   
       5 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said peripheral part is form-fit so as to fit tightly against a closing means for temporary partial closing of said passage during said internal sterilisation of the package.  
   
   
       6 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said peripheral part comprises a penetrable foil arranged over said passage.  
   
   
       7 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said upper part is made of the same base material as said peripheral part.  
   
   
       8 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said upper part is coloured and/or formed to facilitate recognition of said product among other products in similar packages.  
   
   
       9 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said package is a bottle or a can.  
   
   
       10 - 21 . (canceled)  
   
   
       22 . The use of a device as claimed in  claim 1 , for indicating which product a package holds, wherein said separate upper part is given a coulour and/or shape that allows said indication.