Abstract: Suction transfer assembly for a medicament liquid, formed of a vial having a chamber filled with the liquid and an open end closed by a penetrable stopper on which the vial is slidable longitudinally, and an adapter having a front end with a nozzle lockably connectable to a mechanical probe-containing counterpart nozzle of a suction device, e.g. a syringe, a rear end with a hollow needle, and an internal flow path therebetween. The adapter rear end is insertable into the vial open end and fastenable to the stopper for penetrating the stopper by the needle. The adapter front end has a mechanical probe-openable and self-closing check valve in the flow path adjacent the nozzle so that on locking the counterpart nozzle thereto, its probe opens the valve for suction transfer of liquid from the vial to the device and simultaneous compensating vial movement relative to the stopper under external atmospheric pressure to reduce the chamber volume by an amount generally equal to the liquid transferred.

Abstract: A CO.sub.2 cartridge is screw threadedly received into an inflator having a lanyard-operated, pivotally mounted bell crank. A pin having a round in section pointed end capable of puncturing the cartridge is slidably positioned within a bore formed in the inflator and the length of the pin exceeds the length of the bore so that the head of the pin protrudes out of the bore. Rocking the bell crank about its pivot point drives the head of the pin into the bore so that the pointed end of the pin punctures the thin center of the cartridge. The pin in hollow so that the gas escaping from the cartridge flows through the pin and is directed into another bore formed in the inflator which is confluent with the inflation manifold of an inflatable device.

Abstract: A process and system for recovering refrigerant from refrigeration systems without substantial contamination of the atmosphere. The system includes devices for removing refrigerant from the system under the vapor pressure of the refrigerant or with aid from a pump, a conduit for conveying the refrigerant from the system, and a collapsible bag constructed of a flexible material substantially impermeable to refrigerant and to air, having at least one inlet for introducing refrigerant to be salvaged and sealing means for sealing the inlet on the bag. After filling, the bags may be transported to a recovery system for recovering refrigerant from the bag so that the refrigerant may be purified and recovered for reuse.

Abstract: A vial filling device having a needle cannula fixed to a slidable piston. The slidable piston is held within an elongated hollow barrel by an open spring and latch means. When the elongated hollow barrel is attached to the vial assembly, a lap flange is forced open and the slidable piston is pressed with a thumb, forcing the spring to compress and forcing the needle cannula to penetrate the soft plug in the vial. The blood or other fluid flows through the needle cannula until sufficient blood or other fluid is in the vial. When the vial is suitably filled, the thumb is removed from the slidable piston and the spring pushes the slidable piston in a direction away from the vial thus removing the needle cannula from the vial plug and holding the needle cannula safely inside of the elongated hollow barrel. The elongated hollow barrel is further removed from the plug, the lap flange closes thus enclosing the contaminated needle cannula.

Abstract: A lubricant connecting apparatus is disclosed for supplying lubricant from a lubricant reservoir to a distribution pump in the spindle lubrication system of a cotton harvester. The apparatus uses a piercing means to puncture and penetrate a lubricant reservoir, and has a connecting means to provide fluid communication between the lubricant reservoir and the distribution pump.

Abstract: A device for sealing a container intended to be connected to a recipient provided with a connector for supply of its contents to the recipient in such a way that the container can be applied to and removed from the recipient without leakage and is sealed after the removal. For this purpose an elastic body is included in the device, which contains a cavity with a thin bottom, which cavity is adapted to the connector and is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the body, so that the interior portion of the body is displaced radially time of application of the device to the connector and opens a channel between the body and the container wall for air supply to the container. The interior portion of the cavity is smaller than the exterior portion of the connector to enable the connector to open the sealing device by widening a normally closed hole or slit located at the bottom of the cavity.

Abstract: A system for introducing flowable additive e.g. colorant from a syringe into paint varnish, woodstain or the like contained in a closed container provided with an inlet into the container which inlet is closed by a closure. The inlet is openable by insertion of the nozzle of the syringe into the inlet which thereby ensures that the nozzle of the syringe is correctly located in the inlet before expulsion of the additive commences.

Abstract: A vial containing liquid contents constructed so as to permit transfer of its contents to a syringe without the use of a needle with the syringe. One embodiment employs rotation of a cap to align openings avoiding the use of a needle. In another embodiment, there is provided mounted within apparatus located on the mouth of the vial a needle which is built in to the apparatus. The syringe engages the needle which is then depressed to puncture the cork sealing the vial, the vial is then inverted, and the contents drained into the syringe. The needle is withdrawn thereby resealing the contents of the vial, and the needle remains with the vial.

Abstract: A balloon device includes an inner container and an outer container that are movable with respect to each other. The device includes a pressurized gas container mounted in the inner container and a firing mechanism that is operated by slamming the device against a solid surface such as a table top or the like. The firing mechanism punctures the pressurized container and permits gas to escape into the device, and this gas is guided via orifices to the balloon that is sealingly held on the device by an O-ring type element. When the balloon is pressurized to a prescribed pressure, further pressurization of the device will move the inner container and the surface against which the O-ring seats disappears as the inner container moves with respect to the outer container. The balloon is released and sealed as the O-ring is released.

Abstract: An automatic fluid injector, useful for the injection of preselected small, accurately measured quantities of fluid specimens into, e.g., an analytical instrument, particularly a purge and trap analyzer. The injector includes generally a syringe, or syringe assembly, inclusive of a barrel into which a fluid specimen can be loaded, a plunger for the displacement of the fluid specimen from said barrel via the dispensing end thereof into the analyzer, and a probe integral therewith for the pick up of the fluid specimen for filling the barrel of the syringe. The combination further includes a magazine for transporting one or more fluid specimen-containing septum sealed vials for pick up of a fluid specimen therefrom by the probe portion of the syringe assembly for delivery to the barrel of the syringe.

Abstract: An assembly in-situ preparation of suspensions and solutions of an active, solid, product in a liquid product, each of the products being separately contained in a hermetic flask, with connecting means permitting the placing in communication of the two flasks, which means consists of a single piece (1) molded of plastic material with an upper portion (2) internally threaded for coupling with the neck of the flask (7) containing the liquid and a lower portion (3) capping the neck of the flask containing the solid product, the molded connecting piece is closed by a sealed elastomer stopper and an inner shoulder hooking over one or several small collars on the neck.

Abstract: A package comprising a package container structure having an open end leading into an interior chamber therein, a package lid structure mounted over the open end of the package container structure in generally sealed relation with the interior chamber thereof so as to be moved into opening relation thereto, and a device for use with a medicament vial disposed within the sealed interior chamber. The device and package container structure have interengageable elements disposed out of interengagement when the device is disposed within the sealed interior chamber operable when the package lid structure is moved into opening relation and the device is moved out of the open end of the interior chamber to be moved into interengagement. The device and package container structure with the interengaging elements thereof interengaged provide a generally sealed interior space including the interior chamber within which a medicament vial is contained in cooperating relation with the device.

Abstract: A system for administering acid to a clogged drain, and the method of using the system. The system includes a coupling to which a container of the acid can be threadedly secured. The coupling includes a piercing nipple, which penetrates a seal on the acid bottle. The nipple is hollow, and the acid passes from the bottle through the nipple and into a rigid, but arcuately deformable, tube that is connected to the coupling and is in fluid communication with the nipple. The tube is inserted into the clogged drain, until it is embedded in the clog. The acid is delivered directly to the clog, where it reacts with and dissolves the same.

Abstract: A manually-operated device for safely inflating automotive vehicle tires. A pressurized gas cylinder is connected to a manual valve for delivery of pressurized gas to a vehicle tire. The gas pressure is safely controlled (regulated) by a stepped piston that is slidably arranged in a vent chamber. A small diameter rod section of the piston is aligned with a valve seat in the main flow passage. Pressure rise on the large diameter section of the piston causes the rod section to temporarily interrupt the main gas flow. Gas is vented around the large diameter section of the piston to enable the rod section to move away from the associated valve seat, thereby permitting gas flow to resume through the main passage.

Abstract: A disposable container for shipping a hazardous or ultra-high purity liquid material is disclosed, having a body of substantially vapor-impermeable organic polymer material, such as fluorinataed linear high-density polyethylene, a bubbler tube extending from the top of the container having an open end near the bottom of the container, a liquid level detector, and an outlet tube on the top of the container having an open bottom end near the top of the container. A vapor-impermeable metal coating is provided on the outside of the container by vapor deposition or sputtering. A frangible seal is provided at the top of both the inlet tube and the outlet tube. A metal-coated polymer valve is provided on the bubbler, having vapor-impermeable seals isolating the metal exterior from the metal interior, and also having means for rupturing the frangible seal.

Abstract: An improved system (10) is provided for providing access to a sealed container (14) which temporarily provides an opening in the closures of the containers, and either removes contents, senses properties of the contents, or dispenses material into the container. In one embodiment, this system includes a carousel assembly (12) which receives sample containers and moves them to a first location. There, a lift assembly (31) moves each sample container upward against a puncture tube (55) of a penetrating assembly (32). This puncture tube provides an opening in the closure of the container. The system takes a sample through this opening or inserts a probe (65) through the opening to measure the properties of the sample. After the system has performed the sampling, sensing, or dispensing function, a stripper assembly (67) strips the container from the puncture tube, allowing the opening to close.

Abstract: A cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of hazardous contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

Abstract: Apparatus for aseptically transferring material between enclosures. Apparatus for transferring the material includes a fluid receiver assembly (12) comprising an adapter (24), and a fitting (93) mounted in the adapter (24). The fitting has a plurality of needle guide channels (86) leading from the outside of the fluid receiver assembly (12) toward the interior of the enclosure (10), and a seal (26) at the ends of the channels (86). A pierceable, self-closing seal (26) is between ends of each of the channels (86) and the interior of the enclosure. Projected extensions of the channels pass through corresponding holes (40) in the adapter, so that needles (101) inserted into the channels (86) can penetrate the seal (26) and enter the interior of the enclosure (10). A plurality of needles (101) in a novel needle bundle (95) may be used in making the transfer. An assembly for transferring material between two stationary enclosures comprises a pair of novel needle bundles (295) and connecting tubing (266).

Abstract: In a post-accident sample needle system, at the sample station, an improved seal for a PASS liquid sample needle is disclosed. In such systems, a bottle with a septum is impaled on paired needles. The first needle provides venting, and the second needle provides for the placement of potentially radioactive samples in the bottle through the septum. A needle of the hypodermic type having an angled point is provided with a flared end remote from the point. A rubber O-ring fits over the needle adjacent the flare having an inner circumferential diameter that permits passage along the length of the needle and trapping at the end of the needle adjacent the flare. The O-ring is captured at the flared end of the needle by a conventional compression nut. The nut, when tightened, compresses the O-ring to circumferentially expand beyond the edges of the flare to form a seal between the needle and O-ring and to form a secondary seal between the bore and O-ring.

Abstract: A cassette containing a group of sealed cells is used for delivering doses of fluid to be injected into a sterilizing chamber. After the cassette is automatically positioned over a piercing mechanism, the cassette is moved downwardly so that a cell is pierced. Fluid is then forced out of the cell by pneumatic pressure into an injector valve, which opens in a manner which does not adversely affect a vacuum within the chamber.

Abstract: The device includes a syringe and an apparatus for coupling the syringe to a drug holding bottle and the like, the apparatus defining an enclosed chamber wherein there is housed a needle to be coupled to the syringe and the free end of which is arranged is front of a tightness resilient member located at a seat adapted to receive the mouth of the bottle, the syringe being firmly and fixedly clamped, in a tight way, in a syringe seat formed in the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for liquefying a polyurethane based thermoplastic adhesive which includes a heatable sealed supply container having an upper portion for receiving a downwardly open transport container for the adhesive and a lower portion serving as a buffer volume. A base portion is arranged below the supply container and includes a collecting trough leading to an outlet passage. A cover is provided at the upper end of the supply container and a conduit supplies an inert gas to the interior of the supply container. The conduit also opens into the interior of the transport container. A mandrel having a tip is provided at the inner side of the cover and the tip penetrates the transport container when the cover is closed. The inert gas is provided through an outlet opening located in the side wall of the tip of the mandrel. The gas supply through the conduit is periodically interrupted by a magnetic valve operated by a timer which only opens the valve for short periods, which provides an appreciable gas saving.

Abstract: A filling head apparatus is provided which has an elongated housing which contains valves for regulating flow of a sterilizing medium and for regulating flow of a fluid to be filled in a pack to a filling head space, the filling head space being defined by one end of the housing, and for regulating emptying of sterilizing medium and residual fluid from the filling head space. A first elongated valve which is centrally disposed within the housing and is longitudinally displaceable for regulating the flow of the sterilizing medium to the filling head space. A second elongated valve for regulating the fluid flow to the filling head space circumscribes the centrally disposed first vavle and is capable of coaxial movement with respect to the first valve. An emptying pipe containing the valve for regulating emptying of sterilizing medium and residual fluid from the filling head space is arranged laterally to the housing at the filling head space.

Abstract: A lower part (2) of a frame (1) comprises a filling valve (4) with an upwardly projecting filling plug which can be connected to a filling closure (8) in the base of a mountable portion container (5). A support (9) which projects upwardly from the lower part (2) of the frame (1) bears a dispensing connector (10) which is connected via a pipe (13) to the filling valve (4). A storage container (12), e.g. for a liquid permanent wave agent, can be mounted on the connector (10). The filling valve (4) is opened when the portion container (5) is mounted.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for connecting a bottle containing a medicament to a syringe the needle of which is housed in a closed chamber defined by the apparatus and from which the needle can be made to emerge by sliding the separate constituent parts of the appartus along each other. To prevent the needle from emerging from the chamber when no bottle is housed in the appropriate seat provided in the apparatus, there extends from one of the parts of the apparatus an elongated flexible appendix having at least one protuberance which projects into the seat and against which the bottle presses when inserted into the seat, so bending the appendix outwards. In front of the free end of the appendix there is provided a stop tooth projecting from that consituent part of the apparatus which is projecting from that constituent part of the apparatus which is mobile along the first part and extends totally around the seat.

Abstract: A method of transferring radioactive substance wherein a radioactivity shielding assembly, suitable for transferring a radioactive substance with a reduced risk of human exposure and environmental contamination, includes a protective shield casing having a reservoir disposed in the casing for receiving the radioactive substance. Associated with the casing is a coupling structure for coupling the reservoir and casing directly to a receiver into which the radioactive substance is to be transferred. The casing includes a side shielding structure in which the reservoir is retained and two end shield structures which are removably attached to the side shield structure. The two end shield structures are removed from the side shield structure at the location at which the radioactive substance is to be discharged, but such removal leaves the reservoir protectively received in the side structure to maintain continued protection against radioactive exposure or contamination.

Abstract: A portable hand holdable apparatus is provided for use in carbonating beverages. The apparatus includes a valve housing having an inlet section adapted to be coupled in a fluid tight engagement with a source or pressurized carbon dioxide and an outlet section adapted to be coupled in fluid tight engagement with a container having beverage therein to be carbonated. A valve structure is mounted within the housing intermediate the inlet section and the outlet section. The inlet section carries a gas release mechanism for cooperating with a source of pressurized carbon dioxide to release carbon dioxide so as to flow into the valve structure. The valve structure includes a first valve for passing carbon dioxide from the inlet section together with a pressure regulator mechanism that responds to the pressure within the outlet section reaching a given level and then blocking further passage of carbon dioxide through the valve structure.

Abstract: A vial holder for a septum closed vial is disclosed which vial holder enables automated vial insertion to and withdrawal from puncturing hypodermics for the removal of contents or the communication of electrodes to liquids within the sealed vial. The vial--a commercial item of manufacture--includes a cylindrical glass body closed at the bottom and terminating upwardly at a narrowed neck to an opening. The opening accommodates both a septum and a septum retaining cap. A vial holder having an inside vial containing cavity with inside dimension complementary to the outside dimension of the vial is disclosed. This vial holder is formed from elastic material such as semirigid commercially available plastics and is vertically slotted from an open top at least partially to and towards the bottom of the holder. The vial holder is provided at the open top with inwardly extending fingers which register to the outside of the narrow neck of the septum sealed vial.

Abstract: For passing stepwise bottles (F, F') in front of different stations, in order to more particularly take liquid samples, the bottles are placed in receptacles formed on a plate (24). The rotation of the plate is ensured by a lifting support action using compressed air delivered by injectors (18). Immediate rotation stoppage is obtained when a hole (38) formed in plate (24) faces the end of an optical fiber, whereof the opposite end issues onto an optical detector. Associated with an automatic sampling and dilution system, the assembly can be advantageously installed in a glove box or shielded enclosure in the nuclear industry.

Abstract: An apparatus for liquefying a polyurethane based thermoplastic adhesive which includes a heatable sealed supply container having an upper portion for receiving a downwardly open transport container for the adhesive and a lower portion serving as a buffer volume. A base portion is arranged below the supply container and includes a collecting trough leading to an outlet passage. A cover is provided at the upper end of the supply container and a conduit supplies an inert gas to the interior of the supply container. The conduit also opens into the interior of the transport container. A mandrel having a tip is provided at the inner side of the cover and the tip penetrates the transport container when the cover is closed. The inert gas is provided through an outlet opening located in the side wall of the tip of the mandrel. The gas supply through the conduit is periodically interrupted by a magnetic valve operated by a timer which only opens the valve for short periods, which provides an appreciable gas saving.

Abstract: A radioactivity shielding assembly, suitable for transferring a radioactive substance with a reduced risk of human exposure and environmental contamination, includes a protective shield casing having a reservoir disposed in the casing for receiving the radioactive substance. Associated with the casing is a coupling structure for coupling the reservoir and casing directly to a receiver into which the radioactive substance is to be transferred. The casing includes a side shielding structure in which the reservoir is retained and two end shield structures which are removably attached to the side shield structure. The two end shield structures are removed from the side shield structure at the location at which the radioactive substance is to be discharged, but such removal leaves the reservoir protectively received in the side structure to maintain continued protection against radioactive exposure or contamination. A related method of transferring the radioactive substance is also described.

Abstract: A dish-like member positioned between an inverted bottled water container and the uppermost portion of the water reservoir of a bottled water dispenser includes a star-shaped penetrating and spreading element extending axially therefrom which incorporates two knife-type edges particularly adapted for cutting and penetrating the plastic seal of a bottled water container and two orthogonally positioned spreader-type edges particularly adapted for separating the penetrated seal without cutting and allowing free-flow of water therethrough. The dish-like member including plural interior ribs which are spaced, size, and adapted in circumferential separation to frictionally engage the neck portion of a standard bottled water container prior to penetration of the seal thereof. By such engagement the insert may be removed to and from its position intermediary the bottled water container and the bottled water dispenser in a position upon the neck of the bottled water container.

Abstract: A cake frosting technique and assembly including a disposable frosting bag for home or commercial use to render the frosting or decorating of cakes or other pastries more convenient and expeditious by the complete elimination of the need for expensive and messy heretofore-used large commercial squeeze bags, or manually whipped and spread frosting, or expensive aerosols. The invention contemplates the ready coloring or tinting of the frosting to any desired hue within a wide range with any particular color and further contemplates the imparting of any desired flavoring to the frosting by the separate and conveniently associated provision of the aforesaid disposable bag containing a neutral or white frosting along with a plurality of separate color tint tubes and a plurality of separate flavor taste tubes, whose contents are to be admixed respectively with the base frosting material to achieve a desired blend for the ultimate decorative and taste effects contemplated.

Abstract: A position indicating device (10) including a capsule (11) of lighter-than-air gas, a balloon envelope (13) and a connection and release assembly (12) securing the balloon envelope (13) to the capsule (11). The connection and release assembly (12) includes an actuator (29) which may be rotated to cause the capsule (11) to be pierced and permit gas to escape into the balloon envelope (13) and a release pin (46) to release the balloon envelope (13) when inflated. The height of elevation of the balloon envelope (13) is governed by a tether (21).

Abstract: A storage receptacle sealing and transfer apparatus is disclosed for selectively enabling sealing and transfer of material to and from the receptacle. The apparatus is particularly useful for maintaining and later transferring drug and associated materials, under sterile conditions, to achieve mixing, as, is necessary, for example, in reconstituting a drug by mixing the drug with a diluent prior to delivery to a patient. The transfer apparatus is mounted at the aperture, or mouth, of a storage receptacle to seal the aperture until the contents are needed, and then to permit sterile transfer from one receptacle to another receptacle through a central passage.

Abstract: A method of utilizing an apparatus of the type comprising a vial container hazardous material in the vial container in a condition requiring a diluent to be mixed therewith to form the liquid solution, and an assemblage carried by the vial container for providing (1) a sealed medicament chamber within the vial container within which the hazardous material is disposed, (2) a filter vented control chamber and (3) a sealed variable volume control chamber between the vented control chamber and the medicament chamber. The method is such as to enable an open end of a syringe needle of a diluent syringe having a syringe chamber containing diluent in communication therewith to be moved into and withdrawn successively from the chambers so as to mix the diluent with the hazardous material. The method also contemplates procedures for separately refilling a dosage syringe and for relieving any residual pressure in the vial chamber with the use of an empty syringe prior to initial or final refilling of a dosage syringe.

Abstract: A pocket instrument for sampling breath air in situ, includes a microprocessor-controlled directional control valve with needles at an outlet to which needle the sample vessels are attached. The directional control valve is arranged to be connected through another outlet to the atmosphere and to a collecting chamber respectively, which collecting chamber is provided with a feeding device for accommodating and delivering the breath air.

Abstract: A funnel of a type having a cup and a hollow stem extending from the bottom thereof whereby a plurality of struts support a member that extends upwardly from the center of the cup and is shaped so that it drivingly engages the driven end of a socket wrench.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for continuous delivery of a liquid from individual liquid holding containers to a common discharge outlet. A bulk package is adapted to removably store a plurality of sealed liquid containers in predetermined positions within the package. The top surface of the package defines a plurality of openings for exposing the tops of the individual containers stored within the package. A removable lid includes a plurality of sharp discharge outlets or hollow spikes corresponding in number and disposed in alignment with the openings defined on the top surface of the package. The sharp discharge outlets extend from the lower surface of the lid, and are employed to puncture the openings in the individual containers stored within the package. The lid itself defines a hollow chamber providing a reservoir for receiving the flow of liquid from the individual containers.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to funnels; more specifically it relates to funnels intended for use with fluids used in engine compartments, such as in transportation vehicles. Examples of such fluids are crankcase oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze or other coolant fluids, brake fluid, and power steering fluid. The invention is a liquid transfer system including a funnel with a dust cover that may be stored on a funnel support while the funnel is in use and that may include a piercing tool on its inner surface capable of puncturing the lids of containers used with the funnel. Also claimed is such a liquid transfer system including a support that holds the funnel in a vertical position during storage, a drip catcher, and an axially extendible and compressible spout.

Abstract: Device for easily and simply coupling to the free end of a small tube (7) mounted on a transfusion needle an apparatus of the type used for coupling a syringe to a drug holding bottle. The device comprises a hollow shaped body (1) that can be coupled to the small tube (7). An axial passageway (13) in the body (1) is closed by a plug (5). A collar (2) shaped as the mouth of a conventional drug bottle projects from the body (1). The collar (2) extends axially and a continuous annular recess (3) is formed therein. The recess (3) has a profile and arrangment sized and shaped to allow for the teeth projecting from the resilient lugs of the apparatus to which the device is to be coupled to be inserted and locked therein.

Abstract: A body is provided with members for coupling it to one end of a bottle or the like. The body has a seat for housing the free end of a syringe, with a hole for allowing for the syringe needle to pass through. The free end of a syringe may be housed and threaded in the seat. On the side opposite surfaces of the body seat and at the syringe end provided for insertion in the seat, there are formed radially projecting longitudinal teeth and slanted resilient fins which are deflected by the teeth as the syringe is threaded to the body. The teeth abut against the fins, thereby preventing the syringe from being screwed off the body.

Abstract: An aseptic sampler fitting including a conduit portion for in-line connection between two pipes containing a viscous fluid, a neck portion associated with the conduit portion defining an access opening therein providing access to the interior of the conduit portion, and a cover being securable to the neck portion for covering the access opening defined therein utilizes a gasket positionable between the neck portion and the cover for maintaining a complete physical separation between the cover and the neck portion. The components of the fitting are smoothly-surfaced to facilitate cleaning of the fitting, and the cover includes a plurality of pierceable, self-closing elastomeric stoppers permitting the insertion through the cover of a hypodermic needle or the like for the purpose of extracting a sample of fluid contained within the conduit portion. The cover is constructed of components facilitating ease of replacement of the elastomeric stoppers.

Abstract: An external lubricant reservoir of the type that is replenished by injection is provided in the form of a flexible membrane sealed to a lubricant distributor. The lubricant distributor consists of a membrane-mounting disk and a lubricant feed tube. The feed tube communicates with the reservoir interior through a passage in the disk. The feed tube is designed to be inserted into a lubricant passage in the housing of a joint or a bearing. A preferred embodiment of the reservoir enables the membrane to be wedged between a joint or bearing housing and the underside of the membrane-mounting disk to effect a sealed connection between the two.

Abstract: A non-rigid, gas inflatable airfoil having a bulbous inflatable forward body and three spaced-apart rearwardly extending inflatable tails. The tails are attached to the rearward portion of the body and form with the body a single inflatable chamber. The central tail is yieldably biased into an upwardly inclined position, and a pair of sheets extend between the tails. The airfoil has a generally delta shape and provides a positive lift when exposed to wind. The airfoil is connected to a single tie down line by a single attachment member and swivel attached to a central portion of the underside of the body. The body and tails have sufficient interior gas containing volume that when filled with a lighter-than-air gas will offset the weight of the airfoil. The bulbous body contains enough lighter-than-air gas that the airfoil assumes a vertical orientation with the body above the tail when in the water or in the air without wind.

Abstract: Waste material is encapsulated by charging into a container which is then closed by a cover (11) having filling and vent port means sealed temporarily by a diaphragm (13), such as a metal foil. A nozzle device (20) makes push-fit connections with the port means and ruptures the diaphragm in making the connections. Solidifiable medium is then introduced through the nozzle device and filling port while displaced atmosphere escapes through the vent.

Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber is formed as a sealed assembly and subsequently, at a desired time, an opening is non-contaminantly pierced in the outer shell and the shock absorber is pressurized by passing a pressurized fluid through the opening and the opening is then non-contaminantly sealed with a metal ball by welding to make the hydraulic shock absorber permanently gas pressurized. The shock absorber assembly, the method of making it and the apparatus for making it are disclosed in this specification.

Abstract: This invention provides a fluid conducting device suitable for rinsing the interior of the bottom of pesticide containers. The device comprises a body having opposed ends with a fluid passage in the body, fluid inlet means in communication with a passage at one end of the body, container rupturing means at the other end of the body and extending therefrom and an abutment means separating the body from the container rupturing means. The fluid passage in the container rupturing means is in communication with the passage of the body, and the fluid discharge means in the container rupturing means is in communication with the fluid passage of the body. When the container is inverted and the container rupturing means is inserted into the bottom of the pesticide container to the stop provided by the abutment means, the fluid discharge means is disposed just slightly below the bottom of the container and is effective to discharge the fluid primarily against the interior of the bottom of the container.

Abstract: An ink liquid supply system for an ink jet system printer includes an ink intake needle formed in a body of the ink liquid supply system, and an ink cartridge removably mounted on the body of the ink liquid supply system. The ink cartridge includes an opening covered by a rubber seal through which the ink intake needle is inserted when the ink cartridge is mounted on the body of the ink liquid supply system. An ink liquid absorbing pad is attached to the rubber seal so as to cover the seal rubber. The ink liquid absorbing pad functions to prevent the ink liquid from dripping onto the body of the ink liquid supply system when the ink cartridge containing ink is denounted from the body of the ink liquid supply system.

Abstract: An implantable medication infusion device (10) includes a pump (34) that provides medication at below atmospheric pressure from a reservoir (32) to a catheter (12) in response to a controller (44). The infusion device (10) includes a septum fitting (14) having a septum (66) and a poppet (84) that is located in a cavity (80) that is in communication with reservoir (32). A fill needle (126) of a passive filling device opens poppet (84) and a vent needle (144) of the filling device is also opened to establish passive flow of medication from a vial (95) into the reservoir (32).