Abstract: A cover plate for use in lyophilization processes is provided. The cover plate includes a base portion and a plurality of protuberances which project from the base portion. The protuberances are adapted to fit in one or more delivery containers, such as syringe barrels. The cover plate permits the escape of vapor from the one or more delivery containers during a lyophilization process. In addition, the cover plate prevents the escape of lyophilizate from the one or more delivery containers during a lyophilization process. Vent features provided to provide enhanced and preferred venting operations during lyophilization processes.

Abstract: A cover plate for use in lyophilization processes is provided. The cover plate includes a base portion and a plurality of protuberances which project from the base portion. The protuberances are adapted to fit in one or more delivery containers, such as syringe barrels. The cover plate permits the escape of vapor from the one or more delivery containers during a lyophilization process. In addition, the cover plate prevents the escape of lyophilizate from the one or more delivery containers during a lyophilization process. Vent features provided to provide enhanced and preferred venting operations during lyophilization processes.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel delivery system includes a regulator valve having an inlet adapted to be connected with a high pressure source of a gaseous fuel such that the regulator valve lowers the pressure of the gaseous fuel from the high pressure source. A control valve has an inlet connected to the outlet of the regulator valve, and wherein the control valve is operable to control the flow of fluid between the inlet and outlet of the control valve. A cut off valve has an inlet connected to the outlet of the control valve, and wherein the cut off valve is operable between a first state, wherein flow of fuel is permitted to flow between the inlet and an outlet of the cut off valve, and a second state, wherein the flow of fuel is prevented from flowing between the inlet and the outlet of the cut off valve.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improvement (20) in a Davenport® automatic screw machine having a stationary spindle. The improvement broadly includes a quick-change mechanism (26) associated with the stationary spindle (22). The mechanism includes mating frusto-conical first and second surfaces (28, 31) on the spindle and tool holder, and a multi-lead threaded connection (32) between the tool holder and stationary spindle such that the tool holder may be quickly locked into mating engagement with the stationary spindle by relative rotation therebetween through a short angular distance. The invention may also include an adjustment mechanism (33) that allows the axis (x2-x2) of the tool to be aligned with the axis (x1-x1) of a spaced rotatable spindle. This adjustment mechanism includes a base member (34), an adjustment member (35), and a locking mechanism (37) for selectively holding the adjustment member in the desired position relative to the base member.