Abstract: A valve having an active 10 and passive 12 valve portion that are complementarily shaped such that the passive 12 valve portion can be received by and mated with the active 12 valve portion. Each valve portion has a generally cylindrical valve body 14, 16 complementarily shaped with respect to one another such that the passive 12 valve portion may be received by the active 10 valve portion. Each valve portion has a valve closure member 18, 20 in the form of a circular planar disc rotatably mounted in the housing via means of one or more spindles, 22, 24 and 22?, 24?. The valve portions have a number of configurations whereby they can be partially engaged such that the valve portions may be separated to form a channel or chamber between valve closure members or fully engaged such that chamber or channel is closed such that the valve closure members are proximally disposed to one another and the valve may be opened or closed to permit the passage of material therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus provides operator feedback in response to opening or closing of a valve or coupling, The apparatus may comprise: data storage means for storing at least one recommended opening or dosing event of the valve; sensing means for sensing operator actuation of the valve or coupling; and processing means for comparing the sensed actuation of the valve or coupling against the recommended opening or dosing event of the valve or coupling in real-time or near real-time, and outputting at least one operator feedback signal based on the comparison.

Abstract: An assembly (10) (FIG. 1) having a passive beta port (12) and an active alpha port (14), the passive and the active are complementarily shaped such that they can engage with one another. The passive beta port (12) has an annular flange (16) defining an annular opening to which is releasably securable a passive port door (18). Disposed at the distal end of the passive (12), at the opposite end to the annular flange 16 is an annular clamp (22) having two handles (24). Disposed between the annular ring (16) and the annular clamp (22) is the gaiter (26) of the protective member (28). The protective member has a cylindrical body (30) forming a funnel through which material may pass. The free end (32) is sized so as to be capable of passing through the port formed between the alpha and beta ports (12, 14).

Abstract: A valve seat (10) comprises a substantially annular rigid scaffold member (12) and a substantially annular elastomeric sealing member (14) sealingly mounted on top of the rigid scaffold member. The valve seat has an outer peripheral surface for cooperation with the valve body of a valve assembly, and the elastomeric sealing member defines an inner sealing surface of the valve seat for cooperation with a valve closure disc of a valve assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the usage of at least one maintainable part or component of a transfer valve or coupling comprises: data storage means for storing data representative of at least one attribute of the maintainable part or component of the valve or coupling; monitoring means for monitoring usage of the valve or coupling; and processing means for comparing the monitored usage of the valve or coupling against the at least one attribute of the maintainable part or component of the valve.

Abstract: Valve assembly (10) comprises two valve portions, an upper and lower valve portion (12,24), each having a valve housing indicated generally at (16,18) which are generally annular and a valve closure member (20,20?) which is pivotally mounted within the housing. The valve closure member (20,20?) is in the form of an annular disc and is provided with spindles (22,22?) by means of which the valve closure member is pivotally mounted within the housing. The valve closure member (20,20?) and the spindles (22,22?) are machined from a single piece of metal.

Abstract: An apparatus provides operator feedback in response to opening or closing of a valve or coupling, The apparatus may comprise: data storage means for storing at least one recommended opening or dosing event of the valve; sensing means for sensing operator actuation of the valve or coupling; and processing means for comparing the sensed actuation of the valve or coupling against the recommended opening or dosing event of the valve or coupling in real-time or near real-time, and outputting at least one operator feedback signal based on the comparison.

Abstract: A valve assembly (10) comprising two valve portions, an upper and lower valve portion (12, 14), each having a valve housing indicated generally at (16, 18), a valve seat (28, 28?) and a valve closure member (20, 20?) moveable between a first position in which the valve closure member is displaced from the valve seat and the valve is open, and a second position in which the valve closure member cooperates with the valve seat and the valve is closed, wherein the assembly has a first configuration in which the first and second valve portions engage with one another, the valve closure members being closed, and the valve closure members being disposed at a distance apart defining, with the housing, a chamber (29) therebetween, which is capable of being sealed from the surrounding environment, having an inlet (44, 44?) and an outlet (45, 46?) through which sterilizing medium may pass, and a second configuration in which the valve closure members engage with one another and are moveable from their first to their sec

Abstract: A split valve apparatus for the control, charging, discharging and/or regulating the flow of powders, liquids, slurries and/or fluids. The valve has two valve portions complementarily shaped such that the first can sealingly engage with and co-operate with the second to allow the flow of material therethrough. Each valve portion comprises a housing, a valve seat and a valve closure member, which is movable between two positions.

Abstract: Valve assembly (10) comprises two valve portions, an upper and lower valve portion (12,24), each having a valve housing indicated generally at (16,18) which are generally annular and a valve closure member (20,20?) which is pivotally mounted within the housing. The valve closure member (20,20?) is in the form of an annular disc and is provided with spindles (22,22?) by means of which the valve closure member is pivotally mounted within the housing. The valve closure member (20,20?) and the spindles (22,22?) are machined from a single piece of metal.

Abstract: A split valve apparatus for the control, charging, discharging and/or regulating the flow of powders, liquids, slurries and/or fluids. The valve has two valve portions complementarily shaped such that the first can sealingly engage with and co-operate with the second to allow the flow of material therethrough. Each valve portion comprises a housing, a valve seat and a valve closure member, which is movable between two positions.