Abstract:
Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device while a locking ring of the first aseptic device is in an indexed initial position, rotating the locking ring to a secured position in which a compressive force is created and in which a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device can removed thereby resulting in a first a first sealing member of the first aseptic coupling device sealing with a second sealing member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway.
Abstract:
A reusable aseptic connector is provided. The connector may be used to provide fluid communication between a bag-in-box (BIB) container and a beverage dispenser. The connector may provide aseptic properties of the connection by insulation of an inner volume of a first part and an inner volume of a second part, with the beverage component kept from contacting any of the part of the connector structure that are exposed to the environment and have a risk of induced contamination. The connector may comprise a resilient membrane and a sliding tube wherein the sliding tube is configured to have a portion move toward and through the resilient membrane to establish fluid communication between the first part and the second part, and for the portion to move away from the resilient membrane to destablish fluid communication between the first part and the second part when desired.
Abstract:
Provided is a means for efficiently completing a high pressure seal and a connector assembly comprising two sealing members, each comprising an annular groove, and two elastomeric gasket members, each disposed into and fittingly received by the annular grooves of one of said sealing members, each gasket additionally comprising a sealing face not received into the annular grooves, wherein the sealing faces are in mutual aligned pressurized contact.
Abstract:
A clamp for sanitary fittings includes a clamp body formed of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member movable about a hinge assembly from an open configuration to a closed, latched configuration. The hinge assembly detachably couples the first arcuate member to the second arcuate member. The hinge assembly includes an arcuate finger extending from an end of the first arcuate member, a pin-receiving recess formed within the arcuate finger, and a post formed on an end of the second arcuate member. Upon assembly, the arcuate finger cradles around the post and the post fits within the pin-receiving recess.
Abstract:
A hose assembly and a method of manufacturing a hose assembly are provided. The method includes providing an inner corrugated lining composed of a polymeric material, providing an outer hose assembly having a length that exceeds the target length and configured to receive the inner corrugated lining therethrough, concurrently drawing the inner lining through a reducing die and the outer hose assembly, and expanding the inner lining within the outer hose assembly to form an interference fit at least at ends of the inner lining and outer carcass. The outer hose assembly length is sufficient to compress to the target length upon the expansion of the inner lining.
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.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a plastic pipe having improved resistance to thermooxidative degradation when this pipe is in long-term contact with liquids which comprise disinfectants having an oxidizing action. To achieve this, the pipe according to the invention has a fluorine coating on its inner surface.
Abstract:
A connector assembly and a fluid system or device comprises a connector assembly which includes first and second fittings, each fitting having an aperture, a first cap, and a stem disposed in the aperture of the first fitting. In various embodiments of the invention, the connector assembly further comprises a socket cooperatively arranged with one of the first and second fittings and at least one resilient sealing member. A method for making a connection includes removing a cap, mating first and second fittings, removing a stripout layer, and establishing a fluid flowpath through the first and second fittings.
Abstract:
A reinforced flexible hose extending between a first end and a second end and including a first non-toxic inner layer, a second layer surrounding and reinforcing the first layer, a third layer surrounding the second layer, a fourth layer surrounding and reinforcing the third layer, an outer layer made of plastic or rubber including an antimicrobial agent, and annular caps coating the ends of the flexible hose so that the intermediate layers are fully encapsulated. End connection terminals are attached to the hose ends over the caps.
Abstract:
A color-coded slide clamp for controlling the flow of fluid or other substance through an I.V. delivery tube. Each slide clamp generally comprises two longitudinal sides connected at one point by a resilient transverse end. At an opposing end, the longitudinal sides include crimping surfaces, which are clamped around the flexible delivery tube to regulate the flow of fluid passing there through. The precise width of the longitudinal sides determines the rate of flow of the fluid that may pass through the delivery tube. The wider the sides are, the lower rate of fluid that may pass through the tube. The width of the sides is fixed at the time of manufacture to correspond to a single, steady flow rate. The flow rate of the clamps can be easily identified by a color coding scheme. Alternately, clamps can be color-coded for easy identification of the type of fluids passing through the tubes.