Abstract: Packaging assembly intended for the extemporaneous preparation of suspensions or solutions of a solid active product in a liquid product, the active product having been freeze-dried and being contained in a flask A, and the liquid product being contained in a flask B closed by a dropper (30), a connection member (16) enabling to put in communication the two flasks for the purpose, in a first step, to cause the liquid product to pass from flask B into flask A containing the solid product, then, in a second step, to reverse the assembly and aspirate into flask B the suspension or solution thus formed. Flask A containing the active product is closed by an elastic stopper (10) having a central perforation (12) closed by a perforable operculum (14) which is perforated by the dropper when the flasks are put in communication by means of the connection member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically releasing a gas from a pressurized cartridge of the gas is provided, especially for the purpose of inflating an emergency balloon. The apparatus includes an automatic signal balloon inflator, having a support structure, an upper surface and a bottom plate. The bottom plate has at least a single cartridge mount, each with a vent and a pin port. The pin port connects to the cartridge mount. At least a single pressurized cartridge, containing a gas stored under pressure, is received into each cartridge mount in the support structure. A spring loaded piston is mounted upon the support structure. A plunger with a piston contact surface and a puncture pin is forced by the spring loaded piston to depress and penetrate the pressurized cartridge, releasing the gas contents of the pressurized cartridge through the vent. A firing spring forces the piston to engage the plunger.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the removing halocarbon compositions from containers for recycling and reuse. The apparatus comprises a base, a support column pivotally attached to the base, a support plate capable of receiving and supporting the container, a clamping device slidably attached to the support column, a piercing device capable of forming an opening in the container, a tilting device capable of tilting the support column and the support plate, and a controller for controlling the clamping device, the piercing device and the tilting device. The method comprises the steps of positioning the container on the support plate, clamping the container and forming an opening in the container while the container is being clamped. The halocarbon compositions are removed through the opening formed in the container and are captured for recycling.

Abstract: A refill kit is provided with a variable volume refill reservoir for containing a quantity of ink and a hollow needle in fluid communication with the reservoir. To refill an ink supply, the hollow needle is inserted through a port in the ink supply and the variable volume refill reservoir is compressed to urge the ink within the refill kit into the ink supply. A septum within the port seals the port when the needle is withdrawn.

Abstract: A device for agitating and taking samples of blood products from tubes which are closed by stoppers and grouped together in a rack. The device includes a rack support adapted for holding at least one rack, at least one rack held by the rack support which is capable of holding a plurality of tubes with each tube being held in a selected position, a sampling station from which a sample of blood product can be withdrawn from a tube, a gripping device which is capable of taking hold and withdrawing from the rack one of the tubes at a selected position, bringing the tube to the sampling station and back to the selected position without agitation and replacing the tube in its selected position, and a drive device for displacing the gripping device. The device of the invention further includes a device for agitating the rack support and the rack which is operable during operation of the device for bringing and a device for withdrawing.

Abstract: An automated process for filling a sealed receptacle (1) with a fluid under aseptic conditions is disclosed. The sealed receptacle has at least one part (2B) made of a material capable of being pierced by a hollow needle (8R) and sufficiently flexible to close itself up again after removal of the hollow needle. In the automated process, the part (2B) of the sealed receptacle is pierced using a hollow filling needle (8R) which is in contact with the fluid to be channeled into the receptacle (1). During the process of filling the receptacle (1), the perforating end of the hollow filling needle (8R) is maintained under aseptic conditions by means of laminar gas flow.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing liquid with material stored in a container having an opening sealed by a resilient plug includes an adapter having a bore extending through it. The bore is shaped at one end to receive the container plug facing toward the other end of the bore. A first fitting having a passageway extending through it is secured to the adapter at the said other end of the bore. An elongated cannula is sealed at one end to the first fitting passageway so the other end of the cannula penetrates the plug as the container is inserted into the adapter to provide a flow path from the material to the passageway in the first fitting, which is shaped to make a releasable fluidtight seal with a second fitting having a passageway extending through it and adapted to be connected to means for connecting the second fitting passageway to a source of liquid with means for causing the liquid to flow into the container and mix with the material stored in it.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container, especially a resealable liquid dispensing container, for dispensing sterile liquids, the container comprising a reservoir and a dispensing neck, the neck being hermetically sealed, a cap being locatable over the neck and comprising a piercing member, the piercing member being so configured as to pierce the seal on the neck when the cap is forcibly fitted thereover, and sealingly engage a collar beneath the seal within the container, thereby reducing the possibility of leaks.

Abstract: This container includes a neck (26), the free end of which is equipped with an orifice for outflow of the pressurized fluid contained in the container, closed off by a perforatable cover (30) in order to release the pressurized fluid. The pressurized-fluid delivery assembly comprises the container and an element (36) for connecting the neck (26) to pressurized-fluid supply pipe (37) of a hydraulic circuit, these being equipped with elements (40) for piercing the cover which are able to be actuated after connection of the neck to the supply pipe (37). This assembly makes it possible to supply, for example, a brake-fluid reservoir of a hydraulic pressurized-brake-fluid brake circuit so as to bleed this circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for transferring fluid from a blood collection tube to a glass capillary tube. This eliminates the need for health care workers to open the blood collection tube, insert a glass capillary tube into the blood collection robe, pipet a fluid such as blood into the tube and be exposed to the excess fluid from the capillary tube. The apparatus of the present invention is directed to a transfer device, and a dispenser which can be used with the transfer device, for carrying out this method.

Abstract: A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic 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: A method of cleaning a drain by opening a container within a dispenser and dispensing drain cleaner from the container, through an outlet of the dispenser, and into the drain. The dispenser may have an upwardly extending pin for opening the container. Alternatively, the dispenser may have a cutter for opening an angled end of the container. In another alternative, the container may include a plug and a cooperating stem for opening the bottom of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for diluting liquid concentrate materials to liquid use solutions. Liquid concentrates comprise common household cleaning and sanitizing materials such as window cleaners, hard surface cleaners, floor cleaners, sink cleaners, tile cleaners, drain cleaners and openers, glass cleaners, food preparation units, sanitizers, disinfectants, floor finishes and other similar institutional or industrial aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic cleaning solutions. The aspirator system is adapted to receive a container of liquid concentrate in a reservoir. The reservoir contains device to open the liquid concentrate. Additionally the reservoir contains device to support the liquid concentrate during addition of concentrate to the reservoir. When empty, the liquid concentrate bottle can be placed in a receiver for the empty container. The receiver has filling device for the container that can deliver dilute use solution to the container.

Abstract: An improved closure insert is provided for throat region of a blow-molded container. This closure insert is provided with a scabrous perimeter and is permanently molded into the container throat region during container formation from a parison. The resulting seal resists loosening or disturbance when off-axis force or torque force is applied to the closure insert during container opening. The closure insert can be a subassembly constituted by removable parts that provide a variety of access options to the container contents.

Abstract: An ink refill adapter to be used for refilling a used ink cartridge with ink from a separate ink container. The ink refill adapter includes a support plate and a conduit extending through the support plate. When the ink refill adapter is placed on the used cartridge, the ink container and the ink cartridge are brought into full engagement via the adapter so that the ink in the ink container flows down by gravity into the conduit and further into the cartridge. The ink refill adapter is designed so as to form an air escape between the adapter and the cartridge so as to let the air inside the cartridge go out smoothly as the ink flows in and is further provided with a safety cap that has an ink absorbing material.

Abstract: A device for transferring, agitating, and sampling blood products sealed in tubes which are grouped together in cassettes wherein each cassette containing sample tubes is extracted from a storage receptacle by a moving loading and ejection carriage which shifts and positions it, using a retractable finger, in the cavity of a rotary carriage. The rotary carriage mixes the samples and stops so that sampling of tubes in the cassette can be performed by a sampling station which is movable in relation to the tubes temporarily immobilized in a vertical position with plugs facing downwards. The device is usable as a hematological analyzer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system that provides a replaceable cartridge for storing ink, in conjunction with a printer station for rapid and leak-free replacement of the cartridges.

Abstract: A sealed storage container includes a large storage compartment and a smaller cartridge chamber near the bottom of the storage container for a carbon dioxide gas cartridge. The cartridge chamber communicates with the storage compartment via a piercing orifice mechanism. The mechanism pierces the carbon dioxide gas cartridge when the cartridge is loaded into the cartridge chamber and pushed into the piercing orifice by a closure plug. When the cartridge is pierced; the carbon dioxide gas flows into the storage compartment and displaces the air in the storage compartment. The displaced air is exhausted through a small exhaust orifice near the top of a side wall of the storage container. When a sufficient amount of air is displaced, the exhaust orifice is sealed with a pipe plug.

Abstract: A fluid container draining device for draining fluid from a fluid container, an oil filter, in a controlled manner. The fluid container draining device has a threaded screw with a sharpened tip and a channel communicating between an opening at a forward end of the screw and a rear region of the threaded screw. When the screw is turned it will penetrate the wall of the fluid container and enter the fluid containing cavity of the fluid container. The threaded screw has a radially extending abutment surface to provide fluid tight sealing between the screw and the fluid container's walls to prevent fluid leakage. A fluid valve is positioned at the rear region of the screw to provide fluid flow control between the interior of the fluid container and outside the fluid container. The fluid valve is provided with a fitting for connection to a suction line to thereby permit fluid to be evacuated from the fluid container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid from a closed, liquid-containing blood collection tube is described. The apparatus includes a dual conduit providing a passageway for liquid to be dispensed from a closed blood collection tube and a gas conduit providing a passage way for gas to be introduced into the blood collection tube. The apparatus further includes mechanisms for inserting the dual conduit into the blood collection tube, turning the tube away from a vertical and upright orientation, connecting and disconnecting the gas supply to the gas passageway, and providing control over the operation of the mechanisms.

Abstract: A funnel dispenser has a funnel portion to receive flexible pouches containing liquid products, a spike at the bottom of the funnel portion to puncture the flexible pouches and a pouring spout beneath the spike. The dispenser avoids having to cut a corner off a flexible container or pouch and hold it while it empties. The pouch sits in the dispenser and drains while being supported.

Abstract: A pressurized canister recycling apparatus is used to recycle contents of a plurality of pressurized canisters of varying length and diameter. The canisters are maintained in a hopper and released. The canisters are pushed into a canister piercing station where they are pierced while isolated from the outside environment. After being pierced and while still isolated from the outside environment, the canisters travel within an evacuation tank. The evacuated contents of the canisters are drawn away from the evacuation tank with filters recovering the active ingredients of the canisters and purifying the propellant. The propellant is then placed in a storage tank. The present invention is particularly useful for recycling medicinal Freon ingested into the body since the Freon recovered does not require additional purification before reuse.

Abstract: A device for carbonating liquid refreshments whereby a high degree of saturation can be obtained with a single application because the entire mechanism, including an easily clamped on drink bottle and carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) canister, may be easily shaken while pressurized CO.sub.2 is being applied to liquid in the drink bottle.

Abstract: A binary connector intercouples a plugged drug vial and a plugged, flexible-walled diluent container so that the diluent can pass to the vial from the container only after the latter has been pressurized by squeezing. Sharp-tipped, hollow spikes with intercommunicating axial bores extend in diametrically opposite directions from a disk-shaped base, with jaws having circularly arrayed flexible arms extending in diametrically opposite directions from the base, coaxially around respective ones of the spikes. A compressible rubber plug is wedged in one of the bores. A vial is engaged to a container for liquid communication by snapping the connectors' jaws around their respective inlets, causing the connectors' hollow spikes to pierce their respective plugs. However, not until the container is squeezed is the plug expelled from the blocked bore and communication established between vial and container.

Abstract: Device for filling a receptacle (R) by lowering it onto a needle (5) which pierces it. The portions of the installation adjacent to the bottom of the receptacle (R), which could be polluted by ill-timed projections of liquid from the needle, are washed and dried by nozzles (27, 28, 29) for washing the zones potentially reached by the projections, as well as the needle (5) itself, this washing and drying being followed by drying by suction orifices (38).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for identifying each of a predetermined plurality of liquid containers, some of which are stoppered and others of which are open-mouthed and for extracting liquid therefrom. The apparatus comprises an upper arm and a lower arm and a sensor responsive to relative motion therebetween, relative motion between the arms causing a container identity signal representative to be generated. A single needle is used to penetrate stoppers when present and extract liquid from the container.

Abstract: A container having a breakable pouring cap (116) for pouring oil into an oil tank (114). The cap (112) is snapped onto a neck portion (116) through the engagement of an inner projection (146) on the open end of the cap (112) and an outward annular projection (122) on the neck portion (116) of the container. The cap is sealed by means of a pair of annular radial projections (122 and 124) on the outer surface of the neck portion (116) of the container, these projections having sliding fit with the inner surface of the cap (112). The end face of the neck portion (116) is skewed and forms a piercing tip (130) at its lowermost end and a cutting edge (128) on the remaining peripheral portion of the end face. In use, the container is inserted in an inverted position so that the breakable cap extends into an inlet opening (111), e.g., of the oil tank.

Abstract: A system is provided for the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent ti ab anesthetic vaporizer. The system includes a supply container having a spout defining an outlet through which the agent can be discharged. A reservoir is provided in the vaporizer for holding the agent, and a receiving station is provided on the vaporizer for receiving the container spout. The agent flows from the container through the spout by gravity into the reservoir. The container spout is located at the station to define the maximum liquid level of the agent in the vaporizer when gas flow into the container is blocked by the rising level of the liquid agent. In one embodiment, a frangible seal is provided in the container, an outlet valve is provided in the container, and an inlet valve is provided in the receiving station. The valves open automatically as the container is inserted into the receiving station of the vaporizer.

Abstract: A waste cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of toxic 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 opening sealed containers, especially containing concentrated agricultural chemical solutions intended for dilution and spraying, consists of a seal rupturing element (14) and seal cutting elements (13) which, having pierced the seal, cut it to form sector-like flaps which are pressed back against the internal wall of the neck of the container. Preferably, the apparatus also includes means (28, 18 and 15) to flush out the interior of the container. The apparatus may form part of industrial spraying equipment and may be mounted in the charging hopper, whereby a sealed container is presented inverted to the apparatus so that the contents flow by gravity to the hopper once the seal is broken.

Abstract: An apparatus for aiding in the preparation of an injectable serum is provided which comprises a two-part assembly including a stabilizing base and a framed support. The apparatus includes a support arm for receiving one or more conventional medicine vials which is rotatable about a horizontal axis. The apparatus further includes a support arm for receiving one or more conventional syringes which is disposed horizontally and in substantially parallel relationship with respect to the vial receiving support arm. This arrangement facilitates accurate alignment of syringes and vials which are being utilized in the preparation of the injection serum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a small utility air storage tank that includes a pressure gage and an air flow regulator. The storage tank may be used alone or in conjunction with a second storage for storing and supplying a larger amount of air for use with an airbrush or air blower. The storage tank and second storage tank may be filled with air from an air source. One of the storage tanks may be filled by discharging gas cartridges into the storage tank. An auxiliary tank may be attached to the storage tank for use in sand blasting or to create a vacuum.

Abstract: The closure of the bottle is achieved with the aid of a cylindrical ring (20), the base of which is closed by a membrane (22). This ring (20) is put in place together with a filling adaptor which is screwed onto the neck of the bottle and which allows the ring (20) to be tightened after filling. A drawing-off adaptor is also designed to be screwed onto the neck of the bottle and includes a bevelled drawing-off tube intended to pierce the membrane.

Abstract: An ink filling apparatus for filling ink cartridges with a quantity of ink. The ink filling apparatus includes ink injecting members or needles to inject ink into an ink saturating material or wicking medium contained in the ink cartridges. A compression member compresses the ink saturating medium while ink is injected into the saturating medium. A vent cover covers a vent tube in the ink cartridge and directs the flow of pressurized air or gas through the vent tube to prevent ink from entering the vent tube during the ink filling operation. A piston pump delivers a specific quantity of ink to the ink filling apparatus to accurately fill each ink cartridge.

Abstract: An injection pen apparatus (30) for medicament injection including a medicament cartridge assembly (31) formed to receive and contain a medicament therein. A holding sleeve (34) is provided which is dimensioned to receive the medicament cartridge assembly (31) therein which mates with a solution transfer device (35) including an axially movable displacement rod (36). The injection pen apparatus (30) further includes a coupling mechanism (37) removably coupling the solution transfer device (35) to both a plunger (32) slidably movable in the cartridge (33) and to the holding sleeve (34). A sleeve mounting assembly (40) of the coupling mechanism (37) removably mounts the coupling mechanism to the holding sleeve (34).

Abstract: An improved fluid container for the transport, collection, and dispensing of a sample fluid that maintains the fluid integrity relative to the conditions of the location at which it is taken. More specifically, the invention is a fluid sample transport container that utilizes a fitment for both penetrating and sealing a storage container under controlled conditions. Additionally, the invention allows for the periodic withdrawal of portions of the sample fluid without contamination or intermixing from the environment surrounding the sample container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer adaptor for use with a vial containing ingredients to be reconstituted, an ampoule containing a reconstituting fluid and a syringe, the adaptor being made preferably of plastic, thereby cutting down on the wasteful use of many needles and reducing the problem of sharps.

Abstract: An apparatus for repressurizing a partially emptied carbonated beverage bottle, comprises a stationary pumping station mountable against a wall or under a kitchen cabinet, and a set of bottle caps adapted for use on the pumping station. The station includes a pump operated by pushing a movable front panel section, a filling slot equipped with a air-supplying cannula, and a slot for holding the set of caps. Each cap has a resiliently self-sealing opening designed to be penetrated by the cannula when the bottle is inserted into the filling slot, and a pouring orifice closed by a thumb-activated and spring-biased stopper.

Abstract: A plug-type connection is used for connecting at least one sterile electrical, optical and/or fluid-carrying line to at least one non-sterile apparatus with one line-side and one equipment-side plug unit respectively. The equipment-side plug unit is surrounded by at least one sterile foil which is clamped tightly between respective corresponding sealing and clamping edges of the line-side and the equipment-side plug units which surround the line to be plugged in. The line-side and/or equipment-side plug unit has a cutting device to cut the foil in the area of the lines to be contacted.

Abstract: A system for filling containers with a prescribed medication includes a support head for receiving a disposable syringe which allows the syringe to be pumped to transfer liquid to an from the syringe. A robot arm is also provided to carry medication and diluent containers to the syringe for withdrawing diluent to the syringe and injecting it into the medication container for mixing. In order to ensure alignment of the containers with the syringe, there is provided on the support head an additional needle grasping system which grasps and locates the needle for penetration of the membrane of the container. The support head includes a weigh scale as an integral element thereof so that the syringe is weighed after each step of the process.

Abstract: A valved medication container for facilitating needleless transfer of medication from the container to a patient. Four embodiments of valve members are disclosed. The first embodiment employs a slidable actuator which is engaged by the nose portion of a syringe and deflected into the container through a slit elastomeric membrane. A second embodiment employs a duckbill which the nose of the syringe biases to an open position. The third embodiment uses axially opposed flapper valves which the nose of the syringe pushes open. The fourth embodiment employs a slidable actuator with a T-shaped passageway which is moved to the open position by the syringe. A vent having a one-way valve for influx of air is provided for larger containers.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a drain by unlocking and opening a container within a dispenser and dispensing drain cleaner from the container, through an outlet of the dispenser, and into the drain. The dispenser may have an upwardly extending pin for opening the container. Alternatively, the dispenser may have a cutter for opening an angled end of the container. In another alternative, the container may include a plug and a cooperating stem for opening the bottom of the container. A mechanism for locking the dispenser in an unused state is included in the dispenser.

Abstract: A method for recovering propellant from used aerosol cans which includes the steps of piercing the can; removing the mixture of residual propellant and fluid product from the can; collecting the mixture and then separating the propellant from the residual fluid product.

Abstract: A cylinder rupture vessel rotates the cylinder during the rupturing process by using at least one driven roller assembly supported on a plurality of bearing surfaces. A rupture mechanism punctures the container and, when used in combination with the roller assembly, the cylinder is cut into sections. The rupture mechanism may be a water laser, a milling tool, a plasma cutting tool, a lathe tool, or at least one cutting wheel. Relative movement between the rupture mechanism and the bearing surfaces is achieved by a plurality of actuators. Treatment or decontamination of contents may be performed in the cylinder rupture vessel.

Abstract: A new and improved visual magnification apparatus for a syringe includes a base portion, a lens support portion attached to the base portion, and a magnifying lens attached to the lens support portion, wherein a syringe can be placed on the base portion and magnified by the magnifying lens. The base portion may include an internally concave cross-sectional contour that has a bottommost valley portion, such that a generally cylindrically-shaped syringe tends to rest in the valley portion under the influence of gravity. The base portion includes an ampule-supporting portion. The base portion also includes a slot portion capable of supporting a top portion of a syringe placed on the base portion. The base portion, the lens support portion, and the slot portion are in the form of a unified, integrated structure. The lens support portion may include an extension portion capable of retaining an ampule on the ampule-supporting portion of the base portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the refilling and reuse of a container after it has dispensed its original contents without being evident of tampering. Refilling is prevented by a lockout device having an armed position and a closed position. The lockout device is in the armed position until attached to a filling apparatus. The pressure caused by a carrier dispensed from the apparatus through the lockout device causes the lockout device to spin to a closed and locked position. In the closed and locked position, the container cannot be refilled. A seal is provided above the lockout device and the device can only be rearmed and container refilled after the seal has been removed.

Abstract: Means and 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 seal means (26) at the ends of the channels (86). Pierceable, self-closing seal means (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 means (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.

Abstract: An injector for delivering fluid to a preselected internal target tissue while avoiding fluid exposure to surface tissue. A needle housing assembly is concealed within a cartridge having a puncturable end cap and an ampule is also disposed within the cartridge separate from the needle housing assembly. The cartridge has a cylindrical bore which widens at one end such that the needle housing assembly which has walls while located within the narrower portion of the cylindrical bore prevents the ampule from being punctured by a hollow injection needle supported by the needle housing assembly. When the ampule is propelled toward the needle housing assembly with a plunger, the needle housing assembly enters the widened portion of the cylindrical bore, allowing its walls to be separated such that the hollow injection needle extends into the ampule allowing the fluid to be delivered from the ampule through the hollow injection needle to the internal target tissue.

Abstract: A solvent container to be used in combination with a drug container or vial, which comprises a flexible container body containing a solvent therein and having a mouth covered with a self-sealing member, a guide capsule having an open end sealed by a sealing member and being removably mounted on the mouth of the container body; and a double-pointed hollow needle having a sharp piercing edge at each end and being slidably arranged in the guide capsule to constitute a means for communicating the container body with the drug vial in cooperation with the guide capsule.

Abstract: A liquid storage bag is provided. The bag has a passage extending through the liquid filled cavity. The bag is specially adapted for use with a transfer device which has a guide extending upwardly within a container, the guide merging at its lower end to a cutting blade. The passage thus facilitates positioning of the bag to a cutting position by lowering the bag into the container with the guide passing through the passage, whereupon the bag may be pulled upon the blade to cut open the bag and thereby allow the liquid to flow out within the container of the transfer device.