Abstract: A closure for a syringe of the feminine or enema type wherein the nozzle of the syringe is intended to be transported separately from the flexible bag. The neck of the flexible bag which has a bead is secured on a support ledge of an inner connecting member which threadably receives the nozzle. An outer connecting member having spaced internal flange members is snap fitted over the inner connecting member to engage a portion of the bag and resiliently hold it against the inner connecting member. In a preferred manner, an accommodating compartment is formed between the two connecting members to accommodate the bead of the bag.

Abstract: An additive transfer device for storing and transferring of a medicament to a solution container such as an I.V. bag having an exposed port. The transfer device is accommodated in the neck of an additive container having a pierceable sealing element. A piercing guide member has a projecting tubular portion which extends into the tubular neck and affords a guide passageway for a piercing member with interlocking means being disposed in conjunction with the piercing guide member and the piercing member whereupon after their interlocking, the sealing element in the neck of the additive container is pierced. Wall means are provided from either the piercing guide member or the piercing member and fits over the tubular port of the I.V. bag. In the preferred embodiment, a needle guard member is utilized to actuate the interlocking means and afford the piercing of the pierceable sealing element. When the opposing pointed end of the piercing element is pierced through the I.V.

Abstract: A connecting device which will provide a sterile connection between a container for sterile solutions and tubing for delivery of the fluid. A piercing pin is provided having a pointed end with a pin sheath surrounding the pointed end and in contact with it. The sheath surrounds the hub member of the pin and upon contact with a pierceable diaphragm, the sheath breaks away from the pointed end of the pin allowing it to become exposed with the sheath then surrounding in a uniform manner the hub member of the pin. To facilitate the uniform movement of the sheath around the hub, a shoulder section is provided in the sheath for contact with an accommodating shoulder portion of the container closure having the diaphragm. In a preferred manner, two pierceable diaphragms are provided in the closure system on the container.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for a vacuum connection to a mixing apparatus so that the contents of the mixing apparatus are held under a vacuum during blending and the introduction of particulate matter is substantially reduced. The sealing assembly for the vacuum conduit is provided by means of a separate housing. A vacuum conduit is integrally attached to and rotates with the blender and an end portion of the conduit is sealed by means of bushings and packing in the assembly housing. The sealing assembly can be easily disconnected for maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A single port is provided for a container such as an I.V. bag which can serve both as an additive port and also as an administration port. The combined administration and additive port has an inner diaphragm portion which is in open communication with the solution in the container and an outer resealable stopper unit which when pierced by a needle of a hypodermic syringe is self-sealing. The outer resealable unit is removable from the port so that the port subsequently serves as the usual administration port when utilizing the standard I.V. administration equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting leaks at a fast rate in plastic bottles or similar containers wherein the bottles are secured in a multiplicity of open pocket members and arranged in a plurality of rows on a rotatable turret. A detecting gas is introduced into the bottles and they are subsequently moved to a detecting station where a detection means in the form of a mass spectrometer is activated by any gas leaking from the bottles. In a preferred manner, air is utilized to effect a sweeping action over the bottle exterior to move the detecting gas in the direction of the mass spectrometer. Air is also utilized to purge detecting gas from the pockets and air with vacuum to purge the bottles so that a rapid detecting system can be effected. The preferred gas used as the detecting media is helium and the bottles described are of the semirigid, plastic type which are used to contain sterile liquids.

Abstract: An apparatus which can accurately determine the flow rate through a nipple orifice such as nipples which are used in conjunction with baby bottles. The testing apparatus utilizes a purging nozzle which will expel air into the nipple so as to remove any particulate matter so that a subsequent accurate reading can be obtained. The nipple is then placed on a test nozzle unit which is raised into contact with a nipple receiving head on a rotameter. When the nipple is placed in contact with the nipple receiving head, it will be maintained in contact automatically by means of air pressure in the test nozzle housing which ultimately will flow through the nipple orifice and into the rotameter. A reading on the rotameter will give an indication of the nipple flow rate. By a unique valving arrangement, the test nozzle will hold the nipple against the rotameter nipple receiving head so as to provide a uniform force and an accurate reading.

Abstract: A preloaded, readily activated, disposable syringe wherein a first fluid diluent is sealed in a vial and is adapted to be received by a holding means in a syringe barrel. A second vial containing a fluid medicament is adapted to be engaged by a second holding means in the form of an adapter which is movable over the outside of the syringe barrel. A double-pointed cannula is positioned in the syringe barrel and has a hub with two frictional stop portions in conjunction with the syringe barrel. Upon movement of the adapter in the direction of the syringe barrel, one end of the cannula will pierce through the stopper secured to the adapter. Upon further movement of the adapter, it will contact the cannula hub and move it from a first retentive position to a second to thereby pierce the second stopper and provide fluid communication between the two vials. After mixing, the vial secured to the adapter will be emptied by moving it in a direction toward the syringe.

Abstract: An apparatus for administering parenteral liquids from a parenteral fluid container which provides a sufficient quantity of parenteral liquid to be administered at a slower than normal rate so as to afford a keep-vein-open (KVO) means. The apparatus utilizes a first orifice to afford a faster flow rate than a second orifice spaced away from the first orifice. The preferred means for regulating different flow rates of fluid through the two orifices are the dimensions of the orifices and filters having different mesh sizes. When the parenteral liquid is maintained in the reservoir in contact with the first orifice with the faster flow rate, liquid will pass through both orifices at a predetermined regular rate. When liquid no longer contacts the first orifice, as when the fluid container is depleted of liquid, the second orifice then comes into effect to afford a slower rate of liquid until a new container can be supplied.

Abstract: A prefilled, ready to use, disposable syringe wherein a fluid medicament and a diluent therefor are sealed in two separate telescoping syringe barrels. A medicinal powder is sealed in an outer barrel adjacent the nozzle section by means of a pierceable stopper and the diluent is sealed in an inner barrel between another pierceable stopper and a plunger stopper. A double-pointed cannula is positioned between the two pierceable stoppers by means of a telescoping guide arrangement. Movement of the plunger stopper inwardly in the inner barrel initially effects a piercing of both pierceable stoppers and intermixing of the medicinal powder with the diluent. Continued movement of the plunger stopper will expel the mixed medicament from the syringe.

Abstract: An additive transfer device for storing and transferring of a medicament to a solution container such as an I.V. bag having an exposed port. The transfer device includes a vial-type container having a slidable pierceable sealing element. A holder member secures a piercing cannular member and the holder has a guide means at one end to fit around th exposed port of the I.V. bag. A cover extends over the guide means and is in sealing contact with the vial. Activating means are provided in conjunction with the cover, the holder and the vial to effect movement of the holder member toward the vial and piercing of the vial stopper by one end of the cannula. With a piercing of the I.V. port by means of the other pointed end of the cannula, communication can be made between the additive container and the I.V. bag.

Abstract: An elevator apparatus mounted on a side of a ship, for allowing a pilot to board or disembark from the ship; the apparatus including a vertical track, extending from the water up to the bridge, an elevator, supported by a cable from a davit upon the bridge, being movable vertically along the track, the elevator having a door on its outer side, for access from a pilot's boat, and a door on an opposite side, for entering the ship bridge, controls and lights upon the bridge and in the elevator, and a flotation tank under the elevator, for supporting the same upon the water surface.

Abstract: An additive transfer device for storing and transferring of a medicament to a solution container such as an I.V. bag having an exposed port. The transfer device is accommodated in the neck of an additive container having a pierceable sealing element. A holder member for a doubled pointed end piercing member engages a cap covering the tubular neck and affords a movement of the piercing member toward the sealing element to pierce it. Guide means extend from the holder member and fit over the tubular port of the I.V. bag. When the opposing pointed end of the piercing element is pierced through the I.V. port, communication can be made between the additive container and the I.V. bag. In a preferred manner, the contents of the additive container are expelled by collapsing the walls which force the medicament into the I.V. bag by means of the piercing element.

Abstract: A punt floatable upon a water, so as to move alongside a ship, in order to paint a side thereof, the punt including a pair of cylindrical pontoons, supporting a frame, which, at each corner, includes upwardly telescoping posts carrying a platform on top, and the frame additionally including a machinery supported thereupon, for extending the telescoping posts.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the surface temperature of a glass ampul which allows for the temperature to be determined as a function of time. The apparatus utilized is a thermocouple with the lead wires directly secured to the inside or outside surface of the glass ampul. Contact is assured by utilizing a high-temperature-resistive cement to secure the measuring function to the glass surface. To assure accurate temperature measurement, the lead wires are of a thin type and are uninsulated. The thermocouple wires opposite their junction are secured to a connector and ultimately to a thermocouple amplifier. If desired, a recorder is operatively connected to the amplifier. The temperature measuring apparatus allows for a constant temperature reading as the ampul is sterilized in a sterilizer and thus assures that complete sterilization is effected.

Abstract: An opening device for use in tearing open the closure or port of a container. A bar-like member has a pivotal portion for engagement on the top of a container and a slot for receiving a tab-like portion with the tab portion having an enlargement which will engage on the bar-like member. When the bar-like member is grasped by a handle and a force exerted away from the container by movement of the arcuate portion on the container port the tab will effect a tearing away from the port and expose the contents of the container. The opener is preferably designed for use in conjunction with opening a parenteral or I.V. solution container which is composed of a flexible plastic material.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the end point for drying in a stream of flowing fluid which method utilizes a reduction in pressure to effect a bypass of fluid flow through a humidity sensor with return of the sample to the main fluid stream. The method is accomplished by placing a first conduit member with the orifice in a nonconfronting manner with respect to the flow and a second conduit member also in the main channel and spaced from the first conduit. A pressure differential is effected between the orifices so as to effect flow through the first orifice to the sensing device and out through the second orifice. In a preferred manner, a pressure differential is effected by utilizing a larger orifice for the second conduit and positioning both orifices opposite the stream flow. A preferred apparatus for effecting the method utilizes a tubular or pipe member for the first conduit which has a curved portion to present an orifice opposite the flow of fluid.