Abstract:
The invention relates to a An aseptic connector comprising a first connection unit (102; 202; 302; 402; 502) provided with a first terminal end surface (104; 204; 304; 404; 504) and a second connection unit (106; 206; 306; 406; 506)provided with a second terminal end surface (108; 208; 308; 408; 508);said first and second terminal end surfaces are each provided with at least one first and second opening (110, 112; 210, 212; 310, 312; 410, 412; 510, 512), which openings are orientated to substantially coincide when said first and second connection units are connected to each other; said first and second openings are sealed by at least one film (114; 214; 314; 414; 514) arranged on said first and second connection units, so that the contact between the film and each connection unit is aseptic; said at least one film is adapted to be mated with a corresponding film on the other connection unit when said first and second connection units are connected to each other; and said mated films are adapted to be pulled out together two and two after mating such that corresponding first and second openings in said first and second terminal end surfaces are mated aseptically. At least two first ports (116; 216; 316; 416; 516) are arranged on the first connection unit, which first ports have fluid connection with the at least one first opening (110; 210; 310; 410; 510) in the first terminal end surface; and in that at least one second port (118; 218; 318; 418; 518) is arranged on the second connection unit, which the at least one second port has a fluid connection with the at least one second opening (112; 212; 312; 412; 512) in the second terminal end surface.
Abstract:
Reusable aseptic connector (100) which may be used to provide fluid communication between a bag-in-box (BIB) container and a beverage dispenser. The connector provides aseptic properties by insulation of an inner volume of a first part (101) and an inner volume of a second part (102), with the beverage component kept from contacting any of the part of the connector exposed to the environment and having a risk of induced contamination. The connector comprises a ball valve (103), a resilient membrane (110) and a sliding tube (112) wherein the sliding tube (112) has a portion moving toward and through the channel (106) defined by the ball valve (103) and through the resilient membrane (110) to establish fluid communication between the first part and the second part, the portion moving away from the resilient membrane to destablish fluid communication be tween the first part and the second part when desired.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a sealed communication between conduits or conduit subassemblies (14, 12), each of which has a wall (22, 32) with an exterior surface (24, 34), and at least one of the walls includes an electrically conductive portion. The exterior surfaces may be brought into a facing relationship, and each conductive portion is heated sufficiently to sterilize the exterior surfaces of the walls by generating electrical current in the conductive portion, such as by application of a voltage or by induction. An aperture is then provided, as by an aperture - forming member, through the facing walls to provide communication between the conduits or conduit subassemblies.
Abstract:
A connector for transferring a fluid includes a first connector and a second connector. Each connector includes a first outer portion including a first obstructive portion and defining a first fluid passageway for receiving a fluid therein. Each connector further includes a first central nozzle coupled to the first outer portion. The central nozzle includes a first engagement member. The first central nozzle is movable between a first position and a second position with rotation of the first outer portion. In the first position, the first obstructive portion and the first engagement portion substantially overlap to impede fluid flow through the first fluid passageway. In the second position, at least one of the first engagement member and the first obstructive member is displaced to allow fluid flow through the first fluid passageway.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a connection arrangement (1) for connecting a member (2) having a connection flange (5) to a fluid container (4). The connection arrangement (1) comprises a base member (10) having a through aperture (13), the base member (10) is adapted to be permanently attached to the fluid container (4) and comprises a member receiving area (15) around the periphery of the through aperture (13), for receiving a part of the member (2). A first connection member (20) is arranged on the base member (10), a second connection member (30) comprises a first and a second end (31, 32) and has a substantially arc-shaped extension there between. The second connection member (30) is adapted to cooperate with the first connection member (20) and the base member (10) to attach the member (2) via the connection flange (5) to the base member (10) by means of a clamping force. The first connection member (20) extends across a portion of the member receiving area (15) so as to provide for a blocking component for the connection flange (5) of the member (2), the blocking component enabling the member (2) to be temporarily kept in the proximity of the member receiving area (15) during assembly. The present invention provides for a connection arrangement (1) which is easy to install and easy to clean.
Abstract:
A sterile connector assembly for mounting on a fluid system includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a stem defining a fluid passage therethrough, a first housing surrounding the stem and defining a first aperture, and a first valve disposed over the first aperture. The second connector includes a second housing configured to matingly engage the first housing. The second housing defines a second aperture and defines a seal structure. The seal structure is configured to engage the stem. The second connector also includes a second valve disposed over the second aperture. The second valve is configured to engage the first valve when the first housing engages the second housing.
Abstract:
A flange is disclosed in the invention. A cooling groove (4) is provided on the sealing surface (8) of said flange. At least a cooling hole (9) is provided at the rear (6) of the flange. Said cooling hole (9) connects with the cooling groove (4) by penetrating through the flange. The flange in the invention is applied onto the antisepsis of various connectors of metal pipes with eroding medium. A pipeline with said flange and a connecting method therefor are also disclosed in the invention. The method of connecting pipelines could prevent from destroying the inner antiseptic layer of the pipeline when heat being produced due to welding, so as to ensure the integrity of said inner antiseptic layer of the pipeline to further ensure that the entire pipeline has excellent antiseptic performance.
Abstract:
A system for forming a fluid connection includes a first connector and a second connector. Both connectors include a tubular body having a membrane mounted on a distal end thereof. A support member or other fastener facilitates the coupling of the connectors together so that the membranes are abutted together. Radiant or other form of energy is applied to the abutted membranes so as to sterilize the membranes and melt the membranes so that a passage is formed therethrough.
Abstract:
An aseptic coupling device includes a first state in which fluid does not flow through the aseptic coupling device. In addition, the aseptic coupling device includes a second state in which fluid does flow through the aseptic coupling device. The aseptic coupling device can be moved from first, second, and third states to control the flow of fluid through the aseptic coupling device.