Abstract:
A pneumatic valve adaptor includes a fast-releasable gas source connector, which includes a top source piece and a rotatable joint, the and at least one valve coupler. The top source piece is connected to a top end of the rotatable joint for receiving and feeding gas supplied from a gas source into the rotatable joint. The rotatable joint has a lower edge in which at least one first engagement section is formed. The valve coupler is provided, at a lateral external surface and a lower end, with at least a second engagement section and a valve connection section. The second engagement section is engageable with or disengage able from the first engagement section through rotation of the rotatable joint. The valve connection section is connectable to a pneumatic valve of an inflatable object for supplying and feeding the gas from the gas source into the inflatable object for inflation.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the sterile transfer of fluids, be they liquids or gases. It uses a presterilized device comprised of a body having a bore formed through at least a portion of its interior. Contained within the bore is a movable plunger. The body has a first and a second end. The first end contains a face designed to be attached to the upstream component. The second end is connected to a downstream component such as a filter, pipeline, sample bag and the like. The plunger has corresponding first and second ends. The first end of the plunger when it the closed position is in alignment with the face of the body which combined form a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against the environment to the rest of the interior of the body, the plunger and downstream components. The device is attached to an upstream component and the face and the first end of the plunger are steam sterilized in place.
Abstract:
A hydraulic fluid line coupling system is disclosed. The coupling may include a female fitting, a male fitting, first and second elastomeric seals between the female fitting and male fitting, and a twist nut surrounding the female fitting, male fitting, and first and second elastomeric seals.
Abstract:
A duct assembly comprises a first duct. The duct assembly may further include a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is integral to the first duct of the duct assembly. In an embodiment, the first connector is adapted to form a detachable coupling with the second connector.
Abstract:
A valve assembly includes mutually opposed first and second valves, each having a casing that defines a respective through passage. The through passages include internally circumferential valve seats at contiguous ends thereof, against which respective movable valve members are biased. The respective valve members of the first and second valves engage one another when the first and second valves are brought together to urge the valve members away from their respective seats to open the first and second valves. A coupling member holds the first and second valves together, and a travel limiting element restricts the travel of at least one of the valve members in the direction away from its valve seat to prevent the other valve member from engaging its valve seat when the first and second valves are together, thus preventing the other valve from closing due to the flow of fluid through the valve assembly.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a first duct having a first outer surface and a first inner surface. The first outer surface has a protuberance thereon, and the first inner surface defines a first passageway having a first passageway opening. The apparatus also includes a second duct having a second outer surface and a second inner surface. The second inner surface defines a second passageway having a second passageway opening. The apparatus further includes a sleeve that defines a chamber having a first chamber opening and a second chamber opening. The sleeve also defines a slot. The sleeve is rotatably connected to the second duct, and the protuberance on the second outer surface is disposed within the slot such that the sleeve and the protuberance cooperate to couple the first duct to the second duct.
Abstract:
A method of manipulating a quick connect/disconnect system includes connecting a first coupling portion of a first connecting member to a fluid conductor and inserting a second coupling portion of the first connecting member within a third coupling portion of a second connecting member. The method further includes inserting the third coupling portion within a ring assembly which is rotatably coupled to the first coupling portion and engaging a mating feature on an external surface of the third coupling portion with a mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly. The method also includes rotating the ring assembly about the third coupling portion while the first mating portion is engaged with the second mating portion; and forcing the second coupling portion to move further within the third coupling portion by rotation of the ring assembly.
Abstract:
A quick connect/disconnect system male component includes a first body and a ring assembly. The first body defines a fluid channel therethrough. The first body includes a first coupling portion at a first end portion and a second coupling portion at a second end portion. The first coupling portion is configured to couple with a fluid conduit and the second coupling portion configured to couple with a female quick connect/disconnect system component. The ring assembly is supported by the first body. The ring assembly extends about the second coupling portion and includes a first mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly configured to rotatably engage a second mating feature on an external surface of the female quick connect/disconnect system component.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the sterile transfer of fluids, be they liquids or gases. It uses a presterilized device comprised of a body having a bore formed through at least a portion of its interior. Contained within the bore is a movable plunger. The body has a first and a second end. The first end contains a face designed to be attached to the upstream component. The second end is connected to a downstream component such as a filter, pipeline, sample bag and the like. The plunger has corresponding first and second ends. The first end of the plunger when it the closed position is in alignment with the face of the body which combined form a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against the environment to the rest of the interior of the body, the plunger and downstream components. The device is attached to an upstream component and the face and the first end of the plunger are steam sterilized in place.
Abstract:
A connector assembly has first and second connector bodies, a coupling mechanism arranged to couple the connector bodies at the first ends of the bodies, a moveable hollow piston, and a moveable actuator. The hollow piston moves from a first position to a second position in response to movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position. In the second position the hollow piston is sealed to the interiors of first and second connector bodies.