Abstract: In a container defining a flexible wall, means for sealingly receiving a puncture member through the wall which comprises an insert member positioned within the container. The insert member defines an aperture for sealingly receiving the puncture member after penetration through the wall. The aperture provides flow communication between the container interior and a puncture member received in the aperture. Thus, access may be provided to a container which has no conventional tubular port carried on its exterior. Optionally, tape means may be removably adhered to the flexible wall so that removal of the tape means exposes a clean surface through which the puncture member can penetrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attaching a fitment to a web of film in a form, fill, and seal packaging machine is provided. The apparatus includes a press for orienting the fitments on one side of a web of film, and a film piercer and sealer. The film piercer and sealer includes a heated face and tip and is designed to contemporaneously pierce and seal of web of film to the fitment.

Abstract: A film laminate for flexible containers capable of containing a product to be maintained and removed under sterile conditions. The film laminate having an outside layer of linear low density polyethylene, a gas barrier layer, a core layer of polyamide, and an inside layer of linear low density polyethylene. The layers being bonded together by a polyurethane adhesive.

Abstract: A container is disclosed having a semirigid or rigid outer shell and a co-extensive flexible inner liner which is weakly or temporarily adhered to the shell to permit more convenient manufacturing of the container, and yet is collapsible to permit dispensing of the contents without displacement air. The liner may be weakly adhered to the shell by a low tensile strength adhesive although natural adherence or static electric attraction may also be used. Alternatively, a degradable adhesive may be used which holds the liner and shell together during assembly, but weakens to a point below the threshold of release between the shell and liner prior to the time of use. The container is particularly useful as a nursing container for feeding infants.

Abstract: A fitment for attachment to a container having an integral body constructed from a thermoplastic foam and having an integral skin outer surface and a cellular core. The body has a top and bottom surface and includes at least one resealable port.

Abstract: A container (10) having a line of weakness (18) at which the container is opened includes an inner closure (20) mounted within the container cover (16) above the line of weakness (18), and an annular sidewall (22) depending below the frangible line of weakness (18). The inner closure (22) protects the line of weakness (18) from the liquid contents, thereby preventing spillage of liquid contents onto outer non-sterile surfaces upon opening of the container. The container prevents the commercially undesireable retention of moisture in the volume (40) defined by the cover (16) and the inner closure (20). The container may be integrity tested using standard testing procedures.

Abstract: An improved disposable liquid container adapted for infant nursing is provided for maintaining nursing liquid in a sterile or aseptic condition until dispensed therefrom. Rigid penetrating means carried by a semirigid support member penetrate a compartment closing diaphragm to allow nursing liquid to flow from the compartment to a communicating, attached nipple. The semirigid support member is integral with the liquid compartment and substantially preserves its shape as the fluid is dispensed therefrom. Flexible walls of the container are allowed to collapse together as the fluid is dispensed to prevent excessive ingestion of air by a nursing infant. The attached nipple is maintained in a clean, uncontaminated, sterile, or aseptic condition until use by means of separable sealing tabs or a discardable cover.

Abstract: A port and closure for a container is provided. The closure includes an interface layer for bonding the closure to the port. The bond strength of the interface layer to the closure is less than the bond strength of the interface layer to the port. The closure being removed from the port by delaminating the interface layer from the port.

Abstract: Growth and proliferation of bacteria may be inhibited in urine stored in a urine drainage container by placing urease in the container to generate sufficient ammonia to elevate the pH thereof to an alkaline level unfavorable for supporting microbial growth. Preferably, the urease is sealed in envelope means of semipermeable membrane which is capable of allowing diffusion of urea from urine stored in the container, while preventing substantial diffusion of the urease outwardly from the envelope means. Accordingly, the urease remains indefinitely reusable over many fillings and drainings of the container.

Abstract: A spinal needle assembly in which means are provided for bridging the end cap of the obturator and the hub of the cannula to prevent relative axial movement between the obturator and cannula.

Abstract: Flow controlling apparatus for the administration of parenteral solutions or the like includes a casette in a controller member adapted to receive and hold the casette. In accordance with this invention, means are provided for indicating the correct position of the casette in the controller member.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for a spark ignited, internal combustion engine employs sensors which measure engine operating parameters to control the duration of actuating pulses applied to at least one fuel injector. One of the sensors measures engine temperature and the pulse duration is increased at lower engine temperatures to compensate for the lower volatility of the fuel at such lower temperatures. The output of a manifold vacuum sensor is differentiated to derive a signal proportional to the rate of increase of engine load and that is used in combination with the engine temperature sensor to increase the duration of an injector actuating pulse in amounts proportional to the rate of increase of engine load. The amount of increase in duration of the pulse varies inversely with engine temperature.

Abstract: A molded collapsible solution container which may be made from a tubular, plastic parison, defines the body portion having an integral neck portion and shoulder portion at one end thereof and is sealed at its end opposite the one end. In accordance with this invention, gusset portions are defined in the body portion adjacent the shoulder portion. The gusset portions include lines of flexing weakness to facilitate collapse of the container adjacent to the shoulder portion as the contents thereof are withdrawn.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling motor vehicle gas bags. The inflating gas flows to a manifold, about which a motor vehicle gas bag or bags are disposed, whereby the filling of gas bag (or bags) is delayed, it being filled first with gas filling a part of the manifold, and then with a greater quantity of gas filling the entire manifold upon the rupture of burst disc means.

Abstract: A car seat is provided with a roll-up belt collecting apparatus adapted to relieve tension on the belt. The apparatus has a mechanically released locking means actuated in response to movement of a back rest disposed in the seat. The apparatus is inexpensive to produce and highly reliable in operation.

Abstract: An electromagnetically operated valve which may be used as a fuel injector in a fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine. The valve includes: a discharge means, a sealing means, a fluid conduit, an electrical conductor, an electromagnetic circuit, a travel limiter and a biasing means. The sealing means intermittently opens and closes the discharge means. The electromagnetic circuit includes: a movable armature, a center pole, a combined housing and outer pole, a coil for magnetizing said electromagnetic circuit in response to said electrical signal and a flux path. The armature is a low mass, dual purpose disc which cooperates with the sealing means. The armature is disposed within and in slideable contact with the housing. The travel limiter limits travel of the armature in an upstream direction and defines a single air gap in the flux path between an upstream face of the armature and a downstream end of the first pole when the armature is in an upstream open position.