Adjustable filling and sealing method and apparatus therefor
    21.
    发明授权
    Adjustable filling and sealing method and apparatus therefor 有权
    可调填充和密封方法及其设备

    公开(公告)号:US08739838B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-03

    申请号:US13352235

    申请日:2012-01-17

    Abstract: An assembly includes a support and drive assembly, a first structure and a second structure. The first structure is in operable communication with and supported by the support and drive assembly. The first structure includes at least one filling or needle assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of filling or needle assemblies. The second structure is supported by the support and drive assembly. The second structure includes at least one seal assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of seal assemblies. A method includes determining a number of containers or vials that are to be filled concurrently and adjusting an assembly to include at least one filling or needle assembly and at least one seal assembly. A number of the filling or needle assemblies and the seal assemblies equals the number of containers or vials.

    Abstract translation: 组件包括支撑和驱动组件,第一结构和第二结构。 第一结构与支撑和驱动组件可操作地连通并由其支撑。 第一结构包括至少一个填充物或针头组件,并且可调节以容纳多个填充物或针头组件。 第二个结构由支撑和驱动组件支撑。 第二结构包括至少一个密封组件,并且可调节以接收多个密封组件。 一种方法包括确定要同时填充的多个容器或小瓶,并且调整组件以包括至少一个填充物或针组件和至少一个密封组件。 许多填充物或针组件和密封组件等于容器或小瓶的数量。

    Sterile De-Molding Apparatus and Method
    22.
    发明申请
    Sterile De-Molding Apparatus and Method 有权
    无菌脱模装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120076883A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US13311616

    申请日:2011-12-06

    Abstract: At least one of first and second mold portions defines a mold cavity to receive molten plastic and form therefrom at least one molded part, and is movable relative to the other between (i) a closed position for sealing the mold cavity or cavities and molding at least one part therein, and (ii) an open position defining a fluid passageway between the mold portions and permitting the passage of a fluid sterilant therein. A fluid sterilant source is connectable in fluid communication with the fluid passageway for introducing the sterilant therein in the open position, contacting with the sterilant the surfaces of the first and second mold portions forming the fluid passageway and located adjacent to the at least one mold cavity, but not contacting an interior surface of a molded part within the mold cavity, to sterilize the exposed mold surfaces and thereby prevent contamination of the molded part.

    Abstract translation: 第一和第二模具部分中的至少一个限定了模腔以接收熔融塑料并从其形成至少一个模制部件,并且可以在(i)用于密封模腔或空腔的闭合位置和相对于另一模制部件 其中至少一部分,以及(ii)在模具部分之间限定流体通道并允许其中的流体灭菌剂通过的打开位置。 流体灭菌剂源可连接到流体通道,用于将灭菌剂在其中引入打开位置,与杀菌剂接触,形成第一和第二模具部分的形成流体通道的表面并且邻近于至少一个模腔 但是不与模腔内的模制部件的内表面接触,对暴露的模具表面进行消毒,从而防止模制部件的污染。

    READY TO DRINK CONTAINER WITH NIPPLE AND NEEDLE PENETRABLE AND LASER RESEALABLE PORTION, AND RELATED METHOD
    23.
    发明申请
    READY TO DRINK CONTAINER WITH NIPPLE AND NEEDLE PENETRABLE AND LASER RESEALABLE PORTION, AND RELATED METHOD 失效
    准备饮用容器和针头和可激光部分及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100316774A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-16

    申请号:US12861354

    申请日:2010-08-23

    Abstract: A container is provided for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and includes a body defining a chamber for receiving the product; and a container closure including a sealing portion for sealing the product within the chamber. The container closure includes a member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body; a nipple in fluid communication with the chamber that seals the chamber with respect to the ambient atmosphere during storage of the product in the chamber and that can be opened to dispense product from the chamber therethrough; and a needle penetrable and laser resealable portion that is penetrable by the needle for aseptically filling the chamber with the product, and that is thermally resealable by the application of laser radiation thereto to seal the product within the chamber.

    Abstract translation: 提供容器用于储存诸如含脂肪的液体产品的产品,并且包括限定用于容纳产品的室的主体; 以及容器封闭件,其包括用于密封腔室内的产品的密封部分。 容器封闭件包括在容器封闭件和主体之间形成基本上流体密封的密封件; 与腔室流体连通的乳头,其在产品在腔室中储存期间相对于环境大气密封腔室,并且可以打开以从腔室通过其分配产品; 以及针可穿透和可激光重新密封的部分,其可由针穿透,用于用产品无菌填充腔室,并且通过施加激光辐射可热再密封以密封腔室内的产品。

    Apparatus having one-way valve
    24.
    发明授权
    Apparatus having one-way valve 有权
    具有单向阀的装置

    公开(公告)号:US07850051B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-14

    申请号:US12021115

    申请日:2008-01-28

    Abstract: A device including a valve body defining a first passageway, a valve seat, and a flow aperture extending through the valve body and coupled in fluid communication with the first passageway. A valve member formed of an elastic material overlies the valve seat, defining a normally closed, axially-extending valve opening therebetween. The valve member is movable between a normally closed position engaging the valve seat, and an open position with at least a segment of the valve member spaced away from the valve seat to connect the valve opening in fluid communication with the flow aperture. A hermetically sealed variable-volume storage chamber stores therein multiple portions of the fluid and is connectible in fluid communication with the one-way valve assembly. A pump pumps discrete portions of fluid from the chamber, through the flow aperture and through the valve opening to dispense the portions of fluid therethrough.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置,包括限定第一通道的阀体,阀座和延伸穿过阀体并与第一通道流体连通地联接的流动孔。 由弹性材料形成的阀构件覆盖在阀座上,在其间限定一个常闭的,轴向延伸的阀开口。 阀构件可以在接合阀座的常闭位置和打开位置之间移动,其中阀构件的至少一段与阀座间隔开,以连接与开口流体连通的阀开口。 气密密封的可变容积储存室在其中存储有多个流体部分,并可与单向阀组件流体连通。 泵将来自腔室的分离的部分流体泵送通过流动孔并通过阀门开口以分配流体的部分。

    Ready to drink container with nipple and needle penetrable and laser resealable portion, and related method
    25.
    发明授权
    Ready to drink container with nipple and needle penetrable and laser resealable portion, and related method 有权
    准备饮用容器,乳头和针头可穿透,激光可再密封部分,以及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US07780023B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-24

    申请号:US11786206

    申请日:2007-04-10

    Abstract: A container is provided for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and includes a body defining a chamber for receiving the product; and a container closure including a sealing portion for sealing the product within the chamber. The container closure includes a member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body; a nipple in fluid communication with the chamber that seals the chamber with respect to the ambient atmosphere during storage of the product in the chamber and that can be opened to dispense product from the chamber therethrough; and a needle penetrable and laser resealable portion that is penetrable by the needle for aseptically filling the chamber with the product, and that is thermally resealable by the application of laser radiation thereto to seal the product within the chamber.

    Abstract translation: 提供容器用于储存诸如含脂肪的液体产品的产品,并且包括限定用于容纳产品的室的主体; 以及容器封闭件,其包括用于密封腔室内的产品的密封部分。 容器封闭件包括在容器封闭件和主体之间形成基本上流体密封的密封件; 与腔室流体连通的乳头,其在产品在腔室中储存期间相对于环境大气密封腔室,并且可以打开以从腔室通过其分配产品; 以及针可穿透和可激光重新密封的部分,其可由针穿透,用于用产品无菌填充腔室,并且通过施加激光辐射可热再密封以密封腔室内的产品。

    Adjustable needle filling and laser sealing apparatus and method
    26.
    发明授权
    Adjustable needle filling and laser sealing apparatus and method 有权
    可调式针头灌装和激光密封装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07628184B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-08

    申请号:US10983178

    申请日:2004-11-05

    Abstract: An assembly includes a support and drive assembly, a first structure and a second structure. The first structure is in operable communication with and supported by the support and drive assembly. The first structure includes at least one needle assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of needle assemblies. The second structure is supported by the support and drive assembly. The second structure includes at least one seal assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of seal assemblies. A method includes determining a number of vials that are to be filled concurrently and adjusting an assembly to include at least one needle assembly and at least one seal assembly. A number of the needle assemblies and the seal assemblies equals the number of vials.

    Abstract translation: 组件包括支撑和驱动组件,第一结构和第二结构。 第一结构与支撑和驱动组件可操作地连通并由其支撑。 第一结构包括至少一个针组件,并且可调节以接收多个针组件。 第二个结构由支撑和驱动组件支撑。 第二结构包括至少一个密封组件,并且可调节以接收多个密封组件。 一种方法包括确定要同时填充的小瓶的数量并且调整组件以包括至少一个针组件和至少一个密封组件。 许多针组件和密封组件等于小瓶的数量。

    One-way valve and apparatus and method of using the valve

    公开(公告)号:US20070194045A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-23

    申请号:US11650102

    申请日:2007-01-05

    Abstract: A flexible pouch and valve assembly is provided for aseptically storing a substance, dispensing multiple portions of the stored substance therefrom, and maintaining substance remaining in the pouch in an aseptic condition sealed with respect to ambient atmosphere. The flexible pouch and valve assembly are receivable within a relatively rigid housing, and are adapted to cooperate with a pump for pumping discrete portions of substance from the pouch and through the one-way valve to dispense the substance therefrom. The assembly comprises a flexible pouch defining therein a variable-volume storage chamber sealed with respect to the ambient atmosphere for aseptically storing therein multiple portions of the substance. A one-way valve of the assembly includes a valve body defining an axially-extending valve seat and at least one flow aperture extending through the valve body and/or the valve seat. A valve cover is mounted on the valve body, and includes an axially-extending portion formed of an elastic material overlying the valve seat and covering a substantial axially-extending portion thereof. The valve portion defines a predetermined radial thickness and forms an interference fit with the valve seat. The valve portion and the valve seat define an axially-extending seam therebetween forming a normally closed, axially-extending valve opening, and the valve portion is movable radially between (i) a normally closed position with the valve portion engaging the valve seat, and (ii) an open position with at least a segment of the valve portion spaced radially away from the valve seat to connect the valve opening in fluid communication with the at least one flow aperture and thereby allow the passage of substance from the variable-volume storage chamber through the valve opening. In the normally closed and open positions, the one-way valve maintains substance remaining in the variable-volume storage chamber in an aseptic condition and sealed with respect to the ambient atmosphere.

    Sterile de-molding apparatus and method
    28.
    发明申请
    Sterile de-molding apparatus and method 有权
    无菌脱模装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070114690A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-24

    申请号:US11582291

    申请日:2006-10-17

    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for molding sterile parts. The apparatus has a first mold portion and a second mold portion. At least one of the first and second mold portions defines a mold cavity configured to receive a molten plastic and form therefrom at least one molded part At least one of the first and second mold portions is movable relative to the other between (i) a closed position for sealing the mold cavity or cavities and molding at least one part therein, and (ii) an open position defining a fluid passageway between the first and second mold portions and permitting the passage of a fluid sterilant therein. A fluid source that contains or otherwise generates a fluid sterilant, such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide, is connectable in fluid communication with the fluid passageway for introducing the sterilant into the fluid passageway with at least one of the first and second mold portions in the open position, and in turn contacting with the sterilant the surfaces of the first and second mold portions forming the fluid passageway and located adjacent to the at least one mold cavity, but not contacting an interior surface of a molded part within the mold cavity, to sterilize the exposed mold surfaces and thereby prevent contamination of the molded part.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于模制无菌部件的装置和方法。 该装置具有第一模具部分和第二模具部分。 第一模具部分和第二模具部分中的至少一个限定了模腔,其被配置为容纳熔融塑料并从其形成至少一个模制部件。第一模具部分和第二模具部分中的至少一个可相对于彼此移动, 用于密封模腔或空腔并在其中模制至少一个部件的位置,以及(ii)限定第一和第二模具部分之间的流体通道并允许其中的流体灭菌剂通过的打开位置。 包含或以其它方式产生流体灭菌剂的流体源例如蒸发的过氧化氢可连接到流体通道,用于将灭菌剂引入流体通道,其中第一和第二模具部分中的至少一个处于打开位置 ,并且还与灭菌剂接触形成第一和第二模具部分的表面,形成流体通道并且位于与至少一个模具腔相邻但不与模腔内的模制部件的内表面接触,以消除 暴露的模具表面,从而防止模制部件的污染。

    Adjustable needle filling and laser sealing apparatus and method
    29.
    发明申请
    Adjustable needle filling and laser sealing apparatus and method 有权
    可调式针头灌装和激光密封装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050145295A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-07

    申请号:US10983178

    申请日:2004-11-05

    Abstract: An assembly includes a support and drive assembly, a first structure and a second structure. The first structure is in operable communication with and supported by the support and drive assembly. The first structure includes at least one needle assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of needle assemblies. The second structure is supported by the support and drive assembly. The second structure includes at least one seal assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of seal assemblies. A method includes determining a number of vials that are to be filled concurrently and adjusting an assembly to include at least one needle assembly and at least one seal assembly. A number of the needle assemblies and the seal assemblies equals the number of vials.

    Abstract translation: 组件包括支撑和驱动组件,第一结构和第二结构。 第一结构与支撑和驱动组件可操作地连通并由其支撑。 第一结构包括至少一个针组件,并且可调节以接收多个针组件。 第二个结构由支撑和驱动组件支撑。 第二结构包括至少一个密封组件,并且可调节以接收多个密封组件。 一种方法包括确定要同时填充的小瓶的数量并且调整组件以包括至少一个针组件和至少一个密封组件。 许多针组件和密封组件等于小瓶的数量。

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