Abstract: A bag connector system includes a first coupling element, with a self-closing seal and a housing having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and a second coupling element, with a housing having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The fluid inlet end is configured to displace the self-closing seal when inserted into the fluid outlet port of the first coupling element. A bag connector system optionally includes a locking mechanism to maintain the first coupling element and second coupling element in a coupled state. Uncoupling of the first and second coupling elements results in minimal fluid contamination on the outer surfaces of the coupling elements. The bag connector systems provided herein are included in medical appliances for waste management.

Abstract: Quick disconnect devices for high pressure fluid transfer, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative quick disconnect system includes a first connector and a second connector. The second connector can have an opening sized and shaped to receive a first end of the first connector. The second connector can include a poppet positioned to open the first connector when the first connector is connected to the second connector. The second connector can include an inner sleeve moveable between a first position wherein the poppet head forms a fluid-tight seal with the annular seat of the inner sleeve, and a second position wherein the second end portion is open to permit fluid flow through the end portion of the inner sleeve. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve is pressure balanced in every direction.

Abstract: A quick coupling (2) includes a male element and a female element, each with a male or female tubular body, a distal mouth and a movable shutter or a plunger and a spool. A first seal is partially housed in the male tubular body and rests radially on a cylindrical surface of the movable shutter in an advanced position. A second seal rests radially on a cylindrical wall of the plunger. The first seal includes a front surface which is further advanced than a first edge plane along a longitudinal axis of the male tubular body. The second seal includes a front surface which is further advanced than a second edge plane along a longitudinal axis of the female tubular body. The first and second front surfaces contact each other when the male and female elements are fitted together.

Abstract: A breakaway assembly including a first connector and a second connector releasably coupleable to the first connector, wherein the assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the first and second connectors are releasably coupled and together define a fluid path through which fluid is flowable, wherein the fluid path includes an at least partially radially extending portion, and a second configuration in which the first and second connectors are not coupled together. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a predetermined separation force is applied to the assembly. One of the first or second connectors has a shaft which defines or includes at least part of the fluid path therein, and the at least partially radially extending portion includes or is defined by an opening in the shaft.

Abstract: A pressure tight plug for sealing a coupler of a dry disconnect valve includes a housing, a main flow valve, and at least one urging member being rotatable with respect to the housing of the coupler. The pressure tight plug includes a body, a locking ring, a pressure relief lock valve, and a pressure relief channel. The body includes an internal region for sealing adjacent the main flow valve of the coupler member, and a flanged perimeter for securing the plug to the coupler. The locking ring is receivable on, and rotatable with respect to, the body for engaging with the at least one urging member of the coupler. The pressure relief lock valve is fixed with respect to the body. The pressure relief channel extends from the internal region of the body to atmosphere, via said pressure relief lock valve.

Abstract: A new valve for regulating the flow of liquid has two housings that are removably attached to one another. When the housings are separated, the liquid can no longer pass through the valve. A system of magnetic elements is used to cycle the flow of liquid (urine) through the valve. The valve is typically connected to an indwelling bladder catheter and the valve allows the patient to be at least temporarily disconnected from a collection bag.

Abstract: A male element (10) for a fluid connection with a male body (12) including a tubular extension (20) and a crown (22) fixed around the tubular extension and having at least one radial recess opening onto an inner face (44) and onto an outer face of the crown (22). The male element comprises an integral ring (16) mounted around the crown, and for each radial recess, a locking element (14), movable between an inner position and an outer position, the outward movement of which is limited by the ring. Each radial recess is delimited by an inner wall (52) forming part of the crown and extending around a radial central axis of the radial recess. The ring has at least one longitudinal slot, which passes radially through the ring, and comprises a resiliently deformable end portion (112) with at least one inner tooth which is engaged in an outer groove, recessed in the crown.

Abstract: A coupling for a break-away valve assembly includes a coupling and an adapter, the coupling including: a valve arranged in an annular body, the annular body having a valve seat including a first portion and a second portion, adjacent to the first portion, of greater internal diameter relative to the first portion, the valve being biased in a first direction to seal against the valve seat on disconnection of the coupling from the adapter, wherein the valve is biased in a second direction, and the valve is adapted to extend past the first portion into the second portion of the valve seat to release a volume of fluid if the pressure acting on the valve exceeds a predetermined surge pressure threshold.

Abstract: A coupling having a male nipple (12) and a female coupler (14), in which one or both of the coupling members provides a simplified construction with a reduced number of parts for minimizing assembly time and overall costs. The coupling member(s) may include unique interlocking elements (38, 49), such as flexible finger elements, that slidably secure the valve sleeve(s) to the valve bodies. The female coupler (14) may include a valve body (23) with a unique interface, such as interlocking teeth, for rotatably coupling to a thread sleeve (51). The thread sleeve (51) may have a bendable web for facilitating assembly of a spring for an actuating sleeve. The actuating sleeve may be formed with a hollow annular internal chamber. The male nipple (12) may include the actuating sleeve instead of the female coupler (14). Other features also may be optimized, such as via additive manufacturing techniques, including coupling threads, fluid orifices, biasing members, and seal members.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Abstract: A fluid coupling including a first adapter, a second adapter configured to selectively connect with and disconnect from the male adapter, an inner sleeve, a first seal between the first adapter and the inner sleeve, a second seal between the second adapter and the inner sleeve, and at least one thermally-activated seal between two of the first adapter, the second adapter, and the inner sleeve. During normal operation, the at least one thermally-activated seal may be spaced apart from at least one of the two of the first adapter, the second adapter, and the inner sleeve. At or above a predetermined temperature, the thermally-activated seal may be configured to expand to create a seal between the two of the first adapter, the second adapter, and the sleeve.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning and antiseptically maintaining patient fluid line access valves to minimize the risk of infection via catheters. The methods include cleaning patient fluid line access valves devices with a cap that may contain a dry pad impregnated with an antimicrobial agent. Covering the access portion of the access valve when not in use with the cap. The devices have a hood that contains a wet pad impregnated with a cleaning solution and, optionally, an antimicrobial agent. The methods include wet pad cleaning the access portion of the access valve prior to and optionally, after the access valve is utilized to access the patient fluid line.

Abstract: A quick-connector comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, and a ball valve. The first body portion defines a first fluid channel. The second body portion defines a second fluid channel. The second body portion is coupled to the first body portion such that the first fluid channel is aligned with the second fluid channel. The first fluid channel and the second fluid channel form a fluid channel extending through the quick-connector. The ball valve is positioned in the fluid channel extending through the quick-connector. Movement of the first body portion and the second body portion relative to each other causes the ball valve to move between a flow position and a sealed position. In the flow position, the ball valve allows fluid to flow through the quick-connector. In the sealed position, the ball valve prevents fluid from flowing through the quick-connector.

Abstract: Quick disconnect devices for high pressure fluid transfer, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative quick disconnect system includes a first connector and a second connector. The second connector can have an opening sized and shaped to receive a first end of the first connector. The second connector can include a poppet positioned to open the first connector when the first connector is connected to the second connector. The second connector can include an inner sleeve moveable between a first position wherein the poppet head forms a fluid-tight seal with the annular seat of the inner sleeve, and a second position wherein the second end portion is open to permit fluid flow through the end portion of the inner sleeve. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve is pressure balanced in every direction.

Abstract: A build material container outlet structure, and a build material nozzle structure is described. The build material container outlet structure comprises a connector to releasably connect to a nozzle structure of an external aspiration system. The outlet structure comprises an aspiration channel to aspire build material from a build material container to the nozzle structure of the external aspiration system. The outlet structure comprises a protrusion protruding from an inner wall of the aspiration channel, to extend into an end portion of a tube of the nozzle structure that is inserted into the aspiration channel and retain a valve element of the nozzle structure in an open configuration.

Abstract: A bag connector system includes a first coupling element, with a self-closing seal and a housing having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and a second coupling element, with a housing having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The fluid inlet end is configured to displace the self-closing seal when inserted into the fluid outlet port of the first coupling element. A bag connector system optionally includes a locking mechanism to maintain the first coupling element and second coupling element in a coupled state. Uncoupling of the first and second coupling elements results in minimal fluid contamination on the outer surfaces of the coupling elements. The bag connector systems provided herein are included in medical appliances for waste management.

Abstract: A fluid coupling includes a male element and a female element, which has a gear reduction member and a main body defining a main inner channel, a plunger, and a slide valve movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The slide valve has an outer slide valve and an inner slide valve. In the closed configuration, the outer slide valve is in a forward position and the inner slide valve is in a forward position contacting the outer slide valve and the plunger. In the open configuration, the outer slide valve is in a withdrawn position and the inner slide valve is in an offset position. The gear reduction member is disengaged from a front stop surface on the main body, a rear stop surface on the outer slide valve, or a front stop surface on the inner slide valve during a coupling phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a fluid coupling assembly (10) comprising a fluid nozzle sub-assembly (12) arranged to releasably couple to a fluid receiver sub-assembly (14). The fluid nozzle sub-assembly (12) includes a nozzle assembly body (16) defining a pressurised and upstream fluid passageway (18) having a fluid discharge opening (20), and a sleeve (22) slidably mounted to the nozzle body (16) and arranged on sliding movement for opening of the fluid discharge opening (20). The fluid receiver sub-assembly (14) includes a receiver body (26) defining a downstream fluid passageway (28), a hydraulically-actuated poppet valve (30) mounted within the receiver body (26), and a receiver poppet valve (48) including a receiver poppet (54) mounted within the receiver body (26). On coupling of the nozzle sub-assembly (12) to the receiver sub-assembly (14), the following steps occur: 1.

Abstract: A fluid coupling element includes a body having a rear chamber and an intermediate chamber, a main valve movable to close a main passage between the rear and intermediate chambers, a forward valve movable to close a front orifice of the inner pipe under the action of a first spring, and a safety valve movable to close a secondary passage through the main valve between the rear and intermediate chambers. During coupling with a complementary coupling element, the forward valve moves a plunger that opens the safety valve before the main valve is opened. The coupling element includes a second spring, pushing the plunger back toward a forward position in which the main valve and the safety valve are closed, and the plunger abuts against the main valve or against the safety valve.

Abstract: A fluid coupler includes: an outer body; an end connector being at least partially received inside the outer body and configured to receive pressurized fluid; an inner body received inside the outer body, the inner body being moveable with respect to the outer body; a seat holder and a valve seat both located inside of the inner body, the valve seat being configured to press against an inner surface of the inner body to close the fluid coupler; a connector partially housed within the inner body, the connector comprising a first end secured to the seat holder and a second end. The fluid coupler defines a pressurized fluid flow path enabling pressurized fluid to contact and pressurize the end connector, the inner body, the seat holder, and the connector without contacting and pressurizing the outer body.

Abstract: A coupling includes a socket housing that receives a plug. A plunger operates as a fluid valve and side orifices in the plunger allow fluid flow therethrough and is longitudinally movable from a forward sealed position where a sealing ring is in sealed engagement with a fluid channel to prevent fluid flow, and a retracted, unsealed position engaging a connected plug allowing fluid flow into the tubular plunger via the side orifices into the fluid channel. A plunger spring as a preferred wave spring engages the first end of the plunger and biases the plunger into the forward sealed position. First and second conical gaskets at the plunger spring allow the plunger spring as a preferred wave spring, plunger, and any connected plug to rotate within the socket housing and minimize torsion forces and stress on the plunger spring and within the socket housing.

Abstract: A system comprising a male part, a female part, a driving piece having a spool portion provided with a radial bore, a driving member moving radially inside the radial bore, a cavity and a radial projection. The driving piece moves in translation between a disconnected position of the male and female parts and a connected position of the male and female parts. The driving piece comprises a piston sliding in an activation chamber under the effect of a pressing force. The piston is attached to the spool portion in such a way as to move the drive piece to one of the positions from the connection position and disconnection position under the effect of the pressing force. The system further includes a control unit for triggering the application of the pressing force on the piston.

Abstract: A fluid coupling element has a body, a valve with a peripheral groove receiving a sealing gasket, a member for resiliently returning the valve, and a skirt positioned inside the body and movable between a first position axially freed relative to the gasket and a second position radially covering the gasket. The element has at least one hitching member axially secured to the skirt and radially movable between a first radial position for axially securing the skirt and the body and for relative axial movement of the valve relative to the skirt, and a second position for axially securing the skirt and the valve and for relative axial movement of the skirt and the body, in a configuration where the skirt covers the gasket.

Abstract: Provided is a plug device which includes: a body portion; and a valve element portion. A fluid flow passage is formed in the body portion. The fluid flow passage extends along an axis, and has a valve hole at one end thereof. The valve element portion is accommodated in the body portion in an advancing and retracting manner along the axis. A proximal end portion of the valve element portion is made of a conductive fluororesin material containing a fluororesin material and carbon nanotubes dispersed in the fluororesin material. The proximal end portion is conductive with a conductive member maintained at a ground potential. A volume resistivity of the conductive fluororesin material falls within a range of larger than 1.0x×103 ?·cm and less than 1.0×104 ?·cm.

Abstract: A system includes a body with a fluid passage therethrough, a first open end, and an opposite termination, a valve positioned within the body and including first and second ends, the valve moving between open and closed positions, the valve being biased into the closed position, and a seal positioned on the second end of the valve, the seal forming the closed position when the valve is biased towards the first open end of the body, and the seal engaging a shoulder formed by the body to retain the valve within the body. The seal is accessible from the termination of the body to allow the valve to be coupled to the body.

Abstract: A connector system for medical fluid includes a male connector and a female connector that have a closed configuration when detached from one another. The first end of the male connector is configured to mate with a first end of the female connector. When the male connector is coupled with the female connector, complementary structures engage to move seals away from ports in the male connector and the female connector, opening a fluid pathway through the connectors. The mating ends of the connectors are not exposed to the medical fluid when the connectors are coupled so that when the connectors are disconnected, the mating ends are substantially free of residual medical fluid.

Abstract: A breakaway connector generally includes a first valve having a first rotating-type fluid control member, and a second valve that is attachable to the first valve and has a second rotating-type fluid control member. Each of the fluid control members has an open position in which fluid is permitted to flow through the respective valve, and a closed position in which fluid is prevented from flowing through the respective valve. Each one of the valves is configured to engage the fluid control member of the other one of the valves to move the fluid control member from the open position to the closed position upon detachment of the valves from one another.

Abstract: Dispensing systems utilize shaped cartridges to dispense one or more different types of chemical product concentrates. The chemical product concentrates may include, for example, tablets, capsules, encapsulated pellets or loose powders, or any other unit dose form factor. The chemical product concentrates may also include loose pellets or loose powders, or any other form of chemical product concentrate. The chemical product concentrates are dispensed from a plurality of shaped dispensing cartridges having different geometrically shaped cross-sections. Each cross-sectional shape may correspond to a different type of chemical product concentrate. Dispensing units include one or more shaped receptacles, each having a different geometrically shaped cross-section sized to receive a geometrically compatible one of the shaped dispensing cartridges. The dispensing units may further include shaped dispensing fitments sized to receive a geometrically compatible neck of a product container.

Abstract: An assembly includes a valve housing and a valve element such as a poppet valve. The valve housing includes a tubular duct and an annular valve seat disposed within the tubular duct. A first flowpath includes an inner bore of the annular valve seat. A second flowpath includes an aperture formed between the annular valve seat and the tubular duct. The poppet valve is configured to engage the annular valve seat and substantially close the first flowpath when the poppet valve is in a first position. The poppet valve is further configured to disengage the annular valve seat and at least partially open the first flowpath when the poppet valve is in a second position.

Abstract: A container insert is disclosed for use in a closed loop dispensing system. The insert is press-fitted into the throat of a liquid container. The insert includes a plastic retainer having a plastic spring over-molded thereon. The plastic spring replaces the prior art metal spring. The container insert is completely recyclable and is automatically self-venting.

Abstract: A coupling member is provided that includes a filtration member provided in a fluid passage in a coupling body to divide the fluid passage into an upstream pre-filtration passage section and a downstream post-filtration passage section. The filtration member includes a cylindrical part extending in the direction of a longitudinal axis and having a filtration portion. The cylindrical part divides a downstream portion of the pre-filtration passage section and an upstream portion of the post-filtration passage section from each other in the radial direction of the cylindrical part. Further, the fluid passage has a dust collecting part extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis from the downstream portion to a position closer to a downstream opening than the filtration portion of the filtration member. The dust collecting part is closed at a downstream end thereof.

Abstract: This coupling (R) includes a male element (A) including a male body (2) provided with a locking relief (22), a purging ring (4) movable between a rear position, in which the purging ring closes off a purging passage of the male body, and a forward position, and a female element (B) including a female body (12, 14), a ball-retainer (23) carrying locking balls (18) of the male body, in a housing between a first position, in which they are able to oppose the removal of the locking relief, and a second position, in which the locking balls allow the removal of the locking relief, a valve body (25) secured to the ball-retainer, including coupling balls (27) suitable for securing the valve body and the female body in translation, an inner ring (29) suitable, in a retaining position, for keeping the valve body and the female body coupled by the coupling balls when the female element is uncoupled from the male element.

Abstract: A pressure-maintaining valve for a reversible connection to an air line, having a basic body with an inlet opening, an outlet opening for accommodating the air line, and a fluid chamber which connects the inlet opening to the outlet opening in a fluid-communicating manner. A piston which is mounted movably between a sealing position, an equalizing position and a release position is arranged in the inlet opening, and the piston has an annular groove with a piston sealing surface and a piston release surface. In the sealing position, a sealant is arranged in a sealing manner between the piston sealing surface and a basic body sealing surface. In the equalizing position an equalizing line arranged in the sealing piston bypasses the sealant in a fluid-communicating manner. In the release position, the piston release surface lifts off the sealant from the basic body sealing surface.

Abstract: A shuttle valve has a housing with a plurality of inlet ports, an outlet port for fluid flow, and a passageway for fluid to flow from any one of the inlet ports to the outlet port. Each Inlet port has an associated plunger configured one to the other such that when sufficient pressurized fluid is flowing into any one of the inlet ports, fluid is prevented from flowing into any other inlet port. The plungers include male and female mating portions with a radial seal between them. A biasing spring allows one of the plungers to allow backward fluid flow through the associated inlet port when not under pressure.

Abstract: A valve comprises a shell, a flexible valve member sealingly mounted within the shell, and a valve body mounted atop the flexible valve member within the shell. The flexible member is moveable between closed and open positions to allow the flow of fluid therethrough. The valve is engageable with a filling device having flow ports and a surrounding closure. The closure and/or the shaft is movable between (i) a first position wherein the closure closes the port(s), and (ii) a second position opening the port(s). Alternatively, the valve may comprise a portion of a female connector and the filling device may comprise a portion of a male connector to form an aseptic fluid connector for the aseptic transfer of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Abstract: A fluid transmission fitting (100) includes a female coupler (47) inserted within a hydraulic feeding block (1), and a male coupler (48), which can be coupled to the female coupler (47). The hydraulic feeding block (1) includes at least one hydraulic line (49) and a draining line (50), and a lever (4) integral with a cam (7) adapted to relieve the pressure from a chamber (54) inside the female coupler (47) and adapted to uncouple the male coupler (48) from the female coupler (47). The female coupler (47) including a pressure relief valve (51), which puts the chamber (54) into connection with the draining line (50).

Abstract: A fluid connector for removably joining two lines includes a male element and a complementary female element, which each include a body defining an inner passage and an outer passage, a male drawer, which is axially movable inside the outer passage between an uncoupled position of the connector, where it tightly closes off a distal mouth of the outer passage, and a coupled position, where it does not oppose the passage of fluid in the mouth and wherein the male or female body delimits a connecting passage between the outer passage of the female element and the outer passage of the male element during the coupling of the elements and which connecting passage extends between at least one distal opening and at least one proximal opening, which each emerge in one or the other of the outer passages.

Abstract: A portable workstation includes a frame, a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame, a handle coupled to the frame, a pneumatic inlet port coupled to the frame and a pump coupled to the frame and pneumatically coupled to the pneumatic inlet port. The pump pumps hydraulic fluid. A plurality of hydraulic outlet ports is coupled to the frame and is hydraulically coupled to the pump.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect (QCD) system includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first body defining a first fluid channel extending between a first end portion and a second end portion and defining a longitudinal axis, a first QCD coupling portion located at the first end portion, a first adaptor coupling portion located at the second end portion, and a first mating portion of a mating assembly operably connected to the first body. The second component includes a second body defining a second fluid channel extending between a third end portion and a fourth end portion, a first threaded coupling portion located at the third end portion, a second adaptor coupling portion between the third end portion and the fourth end portion, and a second mating portion of the mating assembly operably connected to the second body.

Abstract: A multi-lumen surgical utility connector is configured to receive two or more utilities from a surgical utility supplying device. The multi-lumen surgical utility connector may be connected to a utility port of the surgical utility supplying device which supplies two or more utilities. The multi-lumen surgical utility connector may include a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag which identifies the type or model of multi-lumen surgical utility connector. The surgical utility supplying device may determine the type and parameters of utilities to be supplied through the multi-lumen surgical utility connector based on information read from the RFID tag.

Abstract: A quick coupling engageable under pressure comprises a first longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends along which it is supported slidably in contrast to and by action of elastic means, a second longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends and equipped with an opening and closing valve to the flow of a fluid under pressure, the first body and the second body having locking means adapted to cooperate for locking the coupling in the engaged position, the coupling in use, in the disengaged position in which it is supplied with a fluid under pressure acting in closure on the valve, having surfaces wet by the fluid under pressure configured and arranged to eliminate the volume variation of fluid under pressure present within the coupling as the position assumed by the second body in the first body varies.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards a background transfer service that provides platform-level support for third party applications to queue data transfers to run in the background, including when the application is not running in the foreground. Applications may thus perform downloading and uploading tasks in the background; however the background transfer service manages the data transfer requests so as to limit each background application's ability to interfere with foreground application operations, that is, by controlling resource usage according to one or more policies.

Abstract: A valve comprises a shell, a flexible valve member sealingly mounted within the shell, and a valve body mounted atop the flexible valve member within the shell. The flexible member is moveable between closed and open positions to allow the flow of fluid therethrough. The valve is engageable with a filling device having flow ports and a surrounding closure. The closure and/or the shaft is movable between (i) a first position wherein the closure closes the port(s), and (ii) a second position opening the port(s). Alternatively, the valve may comprise a portion of a female connector and the filling device may comprise a portion of a male connector to form an aseptic fluid connector for the aseptic transfer of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: A reception coupling for air-to-air refuelling has a main body and a fuel passage. A moveable valve member is provided for opening and closing the fuel passage. A chamber is separate from the fuel passage. A portion of the valve member can be accommodated in the chamber as the valve member moves toward an open position, shielding that portion from effects of pressure in the fuel passage.

Abstract: A female element of a coupling for the connection of two fluid pipe lines includes a body for receiving a male element and which defines a channel for the passage of fluid and which includes at least one locking element movable in rotation with respect to the body around a generally orthoradial axis (X40 a-X?40 a), between a first angular position wherein the locking element locks the male element in a coupled configuration with the female element, and a second angular position wherein the locking element permits the male element to be separated from the female element and wherein the locking element has a first guide surface in a form of a portion of a cylinder with a circular section centered on an axis of the locking element and the locking element is arranged in a slot in the body of the female element and a second guide surface that rotates with the first guide surface.

Abstract: Accessories for a fastener driving apparatus are disclosed, which accessories may be removably attached to a fastener driving apparatus. An extension accessory increases the length of reach of a fastener driving apparatus by including an extension rod and further improves accuracy with regard to driving a fastener into a substrate via a fastener retention mechanism. A chisel accessory provides added versatility for a fastener driving apparatus by including a chisel tool function in addition to a fastener driving function. A fastener setting accessory improves fastener driving ease and accuracy by driving fasteners presently in a substrate to a specific depth. The accessories are specifically designed to transmit an uninterrupted force from the fastener driving apparatus to a fastener or chisel for driving a fastener into or otherwise impacting or striking a substrate.

Abstract: A connector system for medical fluid includes a male connector and a female connector that have a closed configuration when detached from one another. The first end of the male connector is configured to mate with a first end of the female connector. When the male connector is coupled with the female connector, complementary structures engage to move seals away from ports in the male connector and the female connector, opening a fluid pathway through the connectors. The mating ends of the connectors are not exposed to the medical fluid when the connectors are coupled so that when the connectors are disconnected, the mating ends are substantially free of residual medical fluid.

Abstract: A quick coupling device for pressurized fluid, comprising a male coupling (2), a first adapter (36) applied to said male coupling (2) for connection to a first external element, a female coupling (1) associable with the male coupling (2), a second adapter (20) applied to said female coupling (1) for connection to a second external element, at least one adapter (36, 20) being made as an axially hollow piece exhibiting a first portion (100) having a cylindrical external cross section and at least a second portion (101) coaxial to the first portion (100) and having a polygonal external cross section, the polygonal external cross section of the second portion (101) being inscribed along the axial generatrices of the cylindrical external cross section of the first portion (100).