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A method and apparatus (20) for heating and dispensing a sterile product is disclosed herein. The apparatus (20) preferably includes a source of the sterile product (25), a flow containment means (30), a pumping means (35), a heating means (40) and a dispenser (45). Preferably, the sterile product

A method and apparatus (20) for heating and dispensing a sterile product is disclosed herein. The apparatus (20) preferably includes a source of the sterile product (25), a flow containment means (30), a pumping means (35), a heating means (40) and a dispenser (45). Preferably, the sterile product is sterile milk which is pumped from an aseptic bag (25) through tubing (30) using a peristaltic pump (35). Then, the sterile milk is heated within tubing positioned within a microwave oven (40), and then flowed to a dispenser (45).

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We claim as our invention: 1. An apparatus for heating and aseptic dispensing of a sterile product, the apparatus comprising: an aseptic bag of sterile milk; a peristaltic pump; a microwave oven for heating the aseptic bag of sterile milk; a dispenser having a source of sterile air maintained at a

We claim as our invention: 1. An apparatus for heating and aseptic dispensing of a sterile product, the apparatus comprising: an aseptic bag of sterile milk; a peristaltic pump; a microwave oven for heating the aseptic bag of sterile milk; a dispenser having a source of sterile air maintained at a higher pressure to prevent contamination; and a tubing connected between the aseptic bag and the peristaltic pump, the peristaltic pump and the microwave oven, and the microwave oven and the dispenser. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus further comprises an ultraviolet light and a source of air for providing the source of sterile air, the sterile air flowing around the dispenser. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus further comprises a heating block to generate a temperature greater than 75° C. about an outlet of the dispenser. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus further comprises a steam generator to generate a temperature greater than 75° C. about an outlet of the dispenser. 5. An apparatus for heating and aseptic dispensing of a sterile product, the apparatus comprising: an aseptic bag of sterile milk; a peristaltic pump; a microwave oven for heating the aseptic bag of sterile milk; a dispenser; and a tubing connected between the aseptic bag and the peristaltic pump, the peristaltic pump and the microwave oven, and the microwave oven and the dispenser wherein a portion of the tubing is positioned within a cavity of the microwave oven.