Abstract: A filling apparatus for cartridges includes a housing for holding a vial of fluid, a severing device for severing the septum of the vial, a fluid chamber for receiving the discharged fluid, a valving structure for effecting the discharge of fluid from the vial and for directing the fluid into a cartridge upon the decreasing of the size of the fluid chamber, and air inlet system for admitting air to the vial upon discharge of the fluid.

Abstract: With soap and cleansing foam dispensers, there is a risk that they may be equipped with supply containers of unsuitable liquid or that their intermediate containers may become contaminated. According to the invention, an adapter (8) that is mounted on an intermediate container (6) has a coded cylindrical jacket (10), into which coded parts (4,5) that are positioned on the neck of a suitable supply container (2) can be fitted. To prevent the contamination of the intermediate container (6), the latter has a spring-loaded internal sealing plug (50) which ensures the hygienic sealing of the container even prior to use and when the supply container is changed. To prevent interruptions in the operation, a reliable fill-level indicator (22) is provided. The device thus ensures improved, hygienic dispensing of soap-solution in dispensers (1).

Abstract: A device for bidirectional transfer between a vial and a carpule. The device having a body fastened to the vial, a hollow needle, a moving element which is displaceable with respect to the body along the axis of the needle, a carpule reservoir constrained to moved axially in the direction of the axis of the needle, and a distance sleeve interposed between the body and the puncturable piston of the carpule. The distance sleeve forms a limit stop for the puncturable piston with respect to the body. The hollow needle is rigidly joined to the body and is axially fixed with respect to the body.

Abstract: An apparatus acts as a shield for radiopharmaceuticals and protects individuals from radioactivity includes a first body with a first hollow core and a second body with a second hollow core. The first hollow core fixedly communicates with two hollow stems open on the first edge of the first body. The hollow stems are symmetrically positioned around the center of the first edge. The first hollow core and second hollow core houses an insert. The insert houses a hypodermic syringe. A first connection means releasably communicates the first body with a dose applicator having two telescoping rods that slide inside the hollow stems. A second connection means releasably communicates the first body with the second body. The dose applicator slideably positions the insert and hypodermic syringe with a radiopharmaceutical into and out of the first body when the second body is removed.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved structure of a piercing drain device used on a sealed chamber mainly comprising a first component, a second component, a piercing component, a first arc pad and a second arc pad. Because the first component and the second component are pivoted on their end portion, increasing the force arm, the force of clamping is then increased to improve the gastight. Without any pad or only with the first arc pad or with both the first and the second arc pad, the improved structure is used on three different sizes sealed chamber, and has wide range utilization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recovering target speech from mixed signals, which include the target speech and noise observed in a real-world environment, based on split spectra using sound sources' locational information.

Abstract: A dispensing adapter for connecting pressurized containers to other valved systems such as automobile air conditioners is provided. The housing has a dispensing end, a receiving end, and fluid flow channel communicating between the dispensing end and the receiving end. The receiving end sealingly engages a first valve of a pressurized container, and the dispensing end sealingly engages a second valve such as a service port of an automobile air conditioner. When the dispensing end is attached to the service port, the core depressor opens the service port. A button, when depressed, pushes down and thus opens the valve on the pressurized container. The housing may be angled or straight.

Abstract: A fluid transfer and mixing device for use in the aseptic intermixing of a powder component with a fluid component. The device is of a simple, compact construction that includes a first adapter that can be easily connected to a container containing the powder component and a second adapter that can be removably interconnected with the first adapter and can also be readily connected to a container containing a fluid such as a diluent so as to permit aseptic intermixing of the diluent with the powder. In use a conventional needleless syringe can be easily connected to the first adapter so that the mixture of the powder and diluent can be aseptically aspirated from the first container for subsequent delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A teat nozzle suitable for pediatric oral dosing of a fluid medicament comprising a tubular conduit which is engageable with a socket, and has at least one engagement part which can engage with an internal thread in the socket. The teat nozzle facilitates connection between the conduit and the socket. Dosing devices such as syringes and squeezable capsules provided with the nozzle, and a connection means for a vial having such a socket, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device at packages, coupling members and method for application of a coupling member. The device comprises coupling members (4, 8) with non-circular coupling portions (5, 9) which fit together only if they have the same non-circular shape. The non-circular coupling portions (5, 9) are also located relative to the package (1) such that a conduit (13) for discharging product (3) from the package (1) attains a predetermined position in relation thereto or the conduit (13) can be rotated to such a position.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister. The medical apparatus can include a support area and a drainage reservoir having an inlet in communication with the support area and an outlet in communication with a drain. The drainage reservoir can collect the bodily fluid from the container before the bodily fluid flows into the drain. Some embodiments of the medical apparatus include a drainage conduit or a drainage pipe. In some embodiments, the drainage reservoir is constructed of a transparent material. The medical apparatus can include a venturi valve and, in some embodiments, the water passing through the venturi valve remains separate from the bodily fluid until the water and the bodily fluid reach the drain.

Abstract: A tube holding a sample of blood and having an end provided with a pierceable closure is partially evacuated of gas by an apparatus that has a stationary guide defining an axis inclined at an angle to the horizontal. A needle fixed in the guide projects axially downward therein. A slide in the guide forms a downwardly inclined and open seat centered on the axis and adapted to receive the end of the tube. The slide is movable in the guide between an outer position with the seat spaced past an end of the needle and an inner use position with the needle projecting into the seat so that in the use position the needle projects through the closure of the tube fitted to the seat. The slide is urged axially downward in the guide, and a pump is provided for aspirating air through the needle.

Abstract: An inflatable bladder is provided with an inflation valve device that includes a sleeve member, a tubular indicator mounted movably in the sleeve member and marked with indicia for indicating internal pressure of the bladder, an inflation needle mounted in the indicator for inflation of the bladder, and an urging member disposed between the sleeve member and the indicator in such a manner that outward movement of the indicator resulting from the pressure difference between the pressure in the bladder and the atmospheric pressure results in displacement of the urging member, which is indicated by the indicia exposed from the bladder.

Abstract: A fluid drainage system is described for automobiles and other abandoned or wrecked vehicles. A vehicle is elevated on a lift and a puncturing apparatus is positioned under the gas tank. A protuberance on this apparatus punctures the gas tank and the gasoline in funneled through the apparatus into a receptacle. Pump tubes are inserted into the containers holding the brake fluid, power steering fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and antifreeze overflow, and these fluids are extracted into to individual receptacles. A lift unevenly elevates the vehicle and drains various automotive fluids, such as radiator fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid and antifreeze. All of these fluids are stored in a common holding tank and are then pumped to a liquid, gravity separator, which separates the mixture into its component parts.

Abstract: A respiratory delivery system is disclosed which preferably includes both medicament and plower recharge capabilities. The system includes a portable inhaler with a rechargeable medicament cartridge and a rechargeable power supply. This power supply may be electrically interconnected with one or more components of the portable inhaler, including a droplet ejection device, a controller for the droplet ejection device, an actuation switch, an inhalation sensor, and/or an electronic memory. The system further includes a recharging unit which includes an inhaler docking station, a medicament recharging system, and a power recharging system. When the portable inhaler is docked to the recharging unit, the recharging unit recharges the power supply of the portable inhaler and recharges the medicament cartridge of the portable inhaler by providing additional medicament thereto.

Abstract: A device for filling an ink cartridge, particularly a refilling device for filling ink cartridges of ink-jet systems, such as printers and plotters, or other automatic registering, writing or drawing apparatus, includes a refilling container and an ink cartridge connected through an adaptor and arranged essentially one above the other in the filling position. The adaptor has at least two connections for the refilling container and the cartridge to be connected. A separate ink reservoir is arranged in the ink cartridge, wherein the ink reservoir of the ink cartridge and/or the filling container of the refilling container includes an easily deformable bag, and wherein the reservoir bag and/or container bag are of a flexible, elastic material. A hermetically sealed cartridge space is formed between the cartridge housing and the separate ink reservoir.

Abstract: A transfer guard for use by an individual for transferring contents from a supply container into a receiver container includes a supply adapter, a receiver adapter, a support structure and a fluid conducting element. The supply adapter connects the supply container to the transfer guard, and the receiver adapter connects the receiver container to the transfer guard. The support structure couples the supply adapter with the receiver adapter, and supports the fluid conducting element which, passes through the supply adapter and the receiver adapter. The fluid conducting element provides a passage for the contents to transfer from the supply container into the receiver container. The fluid conducting element also includes at least one pointed end that is substantially protected by the transfer guard from contact with the individual.

Abstract: A container cap or a liquid communication adapter attachable to a container mouth having a conventional rubber-like stopper. A container cap includes at least one disk-like valve provided with an insertion hole in a central portion thereof, and a cover for restraining the valve by covering at least an upper periphery of the valve. A lower periphery on a back surface of the valve is supported by a seating portion of a container mouth or a seating portion of a joint that is supported by the container mouth, and the container cap has an anchor for anchoring an insertion member to the cap by using a peripheral edge forming a fitting hole in the cover, while inserting the insertion member into the insertion hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for introducing an additive component (131) in the form of a liquid or granulated solid into a liquid (40) stored in a first container (150). The additive component (131) is stored separately from the liquid (40) in a dip tube or conduit (132). The container (150) has an opening closed by a releasable closure (152). A second container or tank (111) containing pressurized propellant fluid (116) is positioned in the neck or closure of the first container, adjacent to the opening. The dip tube or conduit (132) has a first end communicating with the tank and a second end extending down into the first liquid in the first container. The dip tube (132) contains an additive (131) which is expelled from the dip tube into the first liquid by the entry of the propellant fluid from the tank into the dip tube on release of the releasable closure.

Abstract: A fluid transfer and mixing device for use in the aseptic intermixing of a powder component with a fluid component. The device is of a simple, compact construction that includes a first adapter that can be easily connected to a container containing the powder component and a second adapter that can be removably interconnected with the first adapter and can also be readily connected to a container containing a fluid such as a diluent so as to permit aseptic intermixing of the diluent with the powder. In use a conventional needleless syringe can be easily connected to the first adapter so that the mixture of the powder and diluent can be aseptically aspirated from the first container for subsequent delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A sugar dispensing apparatus for conveniently storing and dispensing sugar to selected beverage containers. The sugar dispensing apparatus includes a housing assembly including a housing having front, back, side, bottom, and top walls, and an opening in said top wall, and also including a lid being removably disposed over the opening in the top wall of the housing; and also includes a hopper assembly including a hopper being securely disposed in the housing and having at least one sugar dispensing port; and further includes a shelf being securely mounted upon the hopper in the housing and having a plurality of holes being spaced about and being disposed therethrough and being adapted to allow sugar to enter said hopper; and also includes a bag-breaking member being securely disposed upon the shelf for breaking a bag containing sugar; and further includes an assembly for dispensing sugar from the hopper through at least one sugar dispensing port.

Abstract: A system and a method for delivering and metering a fixed volume of liquid, such as a liquid sterilant from a container into a vaporization system. The method for the delivering system includes the steps of sensing a requirement for additional liquid sterilant, determining whether the liquid sterilant to be added is acceptable for use, and delivering the liquid sterilant from a container into an accumulator. The method of metering the liquid sterilant into the vaporization system includes creating a vacuum in a chamber connected to the vaporizer and delivering the liquid sterilant into a vaporizer while continually sensing the flow of the delivery. The metering system maintains a slow, controlled flow in order to achieve efficient vaporization of the liquid sterilant and to provide accurate sensing of the gas/liquid interface.

Abstract: Leaktight confinement appliance (1), intended to cooperate with an independent receptacle (3) containing a substance (4), having its own means (8) for transfer into and/or out of the receptacle, and with an independent means (71) for delivery of a material. The appliance includes a handling chamber (2) defined by a wall (13) of flexible material substantially leaktight with respect to the external environment. A pouch is formed within the wall of the handling chamber (2) for retaining an interconnection device. The handling chamber (2) is arranged to connect at least the transfer means (8) of the receptacle (3) to the delivery means (71) through the interconnection device.

Abstract: A syringe guide and vial holder facilitates the insertion of a syringe into a medicine vial and the subsequent withdrawal of medicine from the vial into the syringe. The syringe guide and vial holder is constructed of a single piece of material and includes a vial holder for holding a medicine vial, a throat allowing access to the vial cap, and a syringe cradle for supporting a syringe.

Abstract: A method of removing body fluids from a patient and disposing of the body fluids, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a container including a bottom wall having therein a drain, (b) providing a drainage device for automatically opening the drain and draining the contents of the container, (c) collecting body fluids in the container, (d) placing the container on the drainage device, and (e) operating the drainage device so that the drainage device opens the drain and drains the contents of the container.

Abstract: A device for filling an ink cartridge, particularly a refilling device for filling ink cartridges of ink-jet systems, such as printers and plotters, or other automatic registering, writing or drawing apparatus, includes a refilling container and an ink cartridge connected through an adaptor and arranged essentially one above the other in the filling position. The adaptor has at least two connections for the refilling container and the cartridge to be connected. A separate ink reservoir is arranged in the ink cartridge, wherein the ink reservoir of the ink cartridge and/or the filling container of the refilling container includes an easily deformable bag, and wherein the reservoir bag and/or container bag are of a flexible, elastic material. A hermetically sealed cartridge space is formed between the cartridge housing and the separate ink reservoir.

Abstract: A transfer guard for use by an individual for transferring contents from a supply container into a receiver container includes a supply adapter, a receiver adapter, a support structure and a fluid conducting element. The supply adapter connects the supply container to the transfer guard, and the receiver adapter connects the receiver container to the transfer guard. The support structure couples the supply adapter with the receiver adapter, and supports the fluid conducting element which, passes through the supply adapter and the receiver adapter. The fluid conducting element provides a passage for the contents to transfer from the supply container into the receiver container. The fluid conducting element also includes at least one pointed end that is substantially protected by the transfer guard from contact with the individual.

Abstract: A gaseous-material evacuation system includes a filter assembly (44) with a housing (56) containing filter material (58) with a downstream porous filter member (60) at a downstream side of the filter material. The filter assembly includes a valve (64) with a movable valve member (66) for moving in a direction of gas flow and having a breadth area dimension that is at least as great as that of the downstream surface of the downstream porous filter member. In a preferred embodiment, a spring member (68) presses the movable valve member (66) against the porous filter member (60), thereby stopping gaseous flow, but yields when gaseous materials are driven through the filter at a predetermined pressure. The valve member is mounted in a sub-compartment (72) of the housing, which is of a single-piece housing member.

Abstract: Leaktight confinement appliance (1), intended to cooperate at least with one independent receptacle (3) containing a substance (4), having its own means (8) for transfer into and/or out of the said receptacle, and with at least one independent means (71) for delivery of a material, the said appliance comprising a handling chamber (2), defined by a wall (13) of flexible material substantially leaktight with respect to the external environment, arranged to connect at least the transfer means (8) of the receptacle (3) to the delivery means (71), inside the handling chamber (2). This appliance comprises a means for leaktight assembly (50) between the handling chamber (2) and the transfer means (8) of the receptacle (3), and a means (70) for leaktight connection between the handling chamber (2) and the delivery means (71).

Abstract: A system and a method for delivering and metering a fixed volume of liquid, such as a liquid sterilant from a container into a vaporization system. The method for the delivering system includes the steps of sensing a requirement for additional liquid sterilant, determining whether the liquid sterilant to be added is acceptable for use, and delivering the liquid sterilant from a container into an accumulator. The method of metering the liquid sterilant into the vaporization system includes creating a vacuum in a chamber connected to the vaporizer and delivering the liquid sterilant into a vaporizer while continually sensing the flow of the delivery. The metering system maintains a slow, controlled flow in order to achieve efficient vaporization of the liquid sterilant and to provide accurate sensing of the gas/liquid interface.

Abstract: A cassette is described including a housing, an inner reservoir located within the housing, a valve coupled to the inner reservoir and coupled to the housing, and a delivery conduit coupled to the inner reservoir and emerging from the delivery opening of the cassette. The cassette also includes a dispensing apparatus that defines a passage and has a first activating device that opens the valve of the cassette. The dispensing apparatus also has a second activating member capable of establishing fluid communication with a medicant container. A method of mixing a powdered drug and a liquid includes establishing fluid communication between the reservoir and the medicant container, dispensing at least a portion of the liquid into the medicant container, and transferring the mixed drug into the reservoir.

Abstract: A syringe loading device is disclosed that includes a vial holder, a syringe insertion guide and holder, a transparent cover mounted to the vial holder and syringe insertion guide and holder, and an ejection button. The vial holder is adapted to hold a vial containing liquid contents and has an integrated interference snap fit to removably receive a cap of the vial. The syringe insertion guide and holder, which is placed adjacent the vial holder and integrated therewith, is adapted to allow a syringe having a needle at one end to be removably inserted, needle end first, into the syringe insertion guide and holder with the needle penetrating into the vial. The syringe insertion guide and holder also has biased syringe clamps that hold the body of the syringe in a removably fixed position. The transparent cover slidably mounts parallel to the vial holder and syringe insertion guide and holder to protect the vial and syringe when placed in the syringe holder.

Abstract: A cartridge for holding a first and a second fluid including an outer capsule containing the first fluid and having a first end and a second end. An inner capsule is enclosed within the outer capsule and is positioned such that while the outer capsule is in a first position the inner capsule is positioned in a generally spaced apart relationship from the first end and the second end of the outer capsule. The inner capsule contains the second fluid. At least one spike is positioned on at least one of the first end and the second end of the outer capsule. The at least one spike is attached to an inner surface of the outer capsule and is oriented toward the inner capsule for piercing the inner capsule when the outer capsule is deformed. Wherein the outer capsule is deformable into a second position permitting the at least one spike to penetrate the inner capsule allowing the first fluid and the second fluid to mix.

Abstract: A method of removing body fluids from a patient and disposing of the body fluids, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a container including a bottom wall having therein a drain, (b) providing a drainage device for automatically opening the drain and draining the contents of the container, (c) collecting body fluids in the container, (d) placing the container on the drainage device, and (e) operating the drainage device so that the drainage device opens the drain and drains the contents of the container.

Abstract: A system and a method for delivering and metering a fixed volume of liquid, such as a liquid sterilant from a container into a vaporization system. The method for the delivering system includes the steps of sensing a requirement for additional liquid sterilant, determining whether the liquid sterilant to be added is acceptable for use, and delivering the liquid sterilant from a container into an accumulator. The method of metering the liquid sterilant into the vaporization system includes creating a vacuum in a chamber connected to the vaporizer and delivering the liquid sterilant into a vaporizer while continually sensing the flow of the delivery. The metering system maintains a slow, controlled flow in order to achieve efficient vaporization of the liquid sterilant and to provide accurate sensing of the gas/liquid interface.

Abstract: A method for taking a sample from a closed test tube without removing the stopper of the test tube. According to the method, the stopper of the test tube is pierced with a disposable piercing needle through which the sample is taken to the sample receptacle of the sampling device. From there the sample is dispensed with a dispenser needle. The sampling device comprises an adapting element for fitting the test tube, with the piercing needle first, to the sampling device, a cup-like sample receptacle and a suction device for drawing the sample that is in the test tube into the sample receptacle.

Abstract: This emptying station is suited for emptying contents from bulk bags, especially bulk bags containing particulate hazardous materials as their contents. The emptying station includes a bulk-bag receptacle body having a top opening and bottom outlet, a bulk-bag cutting subassembly in the receptacle body, a raisable and lowerable top closure, and a sealing structure. The cutting subassembly includes at least three cutters each having an associated blade facing upwards, with the cutters collectively arranged to define a pyramid having an apex, and puncture pin positioned at the apex to point upwardly. In operation, a bulk bag is suspended from the top closure, then lowered with the top closure to pass the bulk bag into the receptacle body and cause the substantially flat bottom of the bulk bag to be pieced by the puncture pin and cut by the blades of the cutters to start emptying contents from the bulk bags to the bottom outlet.

Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus is provided that includes a pressure tube and a first cap assembly having a control system, with the first cap assembly coupled to a first end of the pressure tube for forming a gas-tight seal thereat. The apparatus also includes a second cap assembly coupled to a second end of the pressure tube for forming a gas-tight seal thereat, with the second cap assembly supporting a fluid container that is housed in the interior space of the pressure tube.

Abstract: A device for metering a pasty product and mixing the same with a solvent has an exchangeable packing drum containing the pasty product and arranged in a dimensionally stable container, and a vacuum metering device arranged below the container. An outlet of the packing drum which extends through a bottom opening in the container is coupled to a product inlet of the metering device. In order to ensure in a reliable manner that the pasty product exits the packing drum only when the packing drum is coupled to the metering device, to avoid product coming in contact with service personnel, the outlet of the packing drum is designed as an outlet spout. A tubular spout holder is provided in the area of the product inlet, and is fitted with an inner cutting element. The cutting element pierces the seal material covering the free end of the outlet spout, as the latter is installed on the tubular spout holder.

Abstract: A transfer guard for use by an individual for transferring contents from a supply container into a receiver container includes a supply adapter, a receiver adapter, a support structure and a needle. The supply adapter connects the supply container to the transfer guard, and the receiver adapter connects the receiver container to the transfer guard. The support structure couples the supply adapter with the receiver adapter, and the needle passes through the supply adapter and the receiver adapter. The needle is attached to one of the adapters for support and provides a passage for the contents to transfer from the supply container into the receiver container. The needle also includes at least one pointed end that is substantially protected by the transfer guard from contact with the user.

Abstract: A medical apparatus and method for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister.

Abstract: A drainage device is provided for rupturing and draining the fluid contents of a flexible container, such as a dialysis drain bag. A pierce element is mountable in a use position in a waste disposal receptacle so as to engage a wall of a flexible container impaled on the pierce element to rupture the container and allow the fluid contents of the container to flow into the waste receptacle. The pierce element is mounted in a holder which is adapted to be stably mounted in the waste receptacle. In one aspect, an apertured receptacle has a base wall to which the pierce element is fixedly mounted to orient the pierce element in an upstanding position below an open end and within the sidewall of the receptacle. An optional inner wall may be carried within the receptacle and disposed concavely below the open end of the receptacle for supporting a flexible wall of a container in a position for rupturing by the pierce element which projects through the inner wall.

Abstract: In a method for emptying drums which are filled with solids and the lids of which have already been removed, the drum base is separated from the drum and the solids are forced out of the drum with the aid of a pressing body. An apparatus for emptying drums filled with solids has a cutting ring for removing the drum base. For the purpose of emptying the drum freed from the drum base and the rum lid, the apparatus has a pressing body which is in the form of a ram and, driven by hydraulic cylinders, can be displaced along the longitudinal axis in the direction of the cutting ring. A stop supports the drum against force acting in the direction of displacement while the solids are being forced out of the drum by the ram.

Abstract: A fluid container draining device (10) for use in draining a fluid container, such as an oil filter (12) in a controlled manner. It has a drill bit (14) with a sharpened tip (16) and exterior channels (20) on its shaft (18) extending from its tip (16) to a rear region (22). The drill bit (14) is immobilized in an axial bore (3) of a drill bit holder (24) which has a threaded front region (26) which is preferably frustum-shaped. Located rearwardly of the drill bit holder (24) is a valve (42) which when opened up permits fluid to be drained from the fluid container (12) through the channels (20) on the drill bit's shank (18), through the axial bore (30) in the drill bit holder (24), and out through the valve (42).

Abstract: A fluid transfer system suitable for emptying a container or flask closed by a liquid-tight removable frangible closure obtained from a material that can be recycled. Photoprocessing materials are transferred from a first container having the frangible container into an adjoining second container. The frangible closure has a single closure sheet fixed to a lateral skirt for mounting the frangible closure on the spout of the flask, for example with a screw. The flask is emptied by tipping the flask onto a perforation device that perforates a central weakness in the closure sheet which connects with a radial weakness at the seam of the closure sheet and lateral skirt, allowing for lower puncture forces.

Abstract: A container access system and method for accessing the contents of a container within a sealed containment vessel. A preferred embodiment of the access system includes a sealable vessel for housing a container to be accessed, a remotely operated container valve actuator within the vessel, and a tapping assembly positioned within the containment vessel for accessing the contents of a target container. One or more fluid seals may be made with access mechanisms and the target container. An access mechanism capable of inserting a dip tube into the container to facilitate liquid removal.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a top end, the top end including a first opening, a continuous septum extending over the first opening, and a second opening, a microporous, hydrophobic membrane extending across the second opening. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for receiving the top end of the container, the seat portion including an upwardly extending, hollow piercing device capable of piercing the septum. The device also includes a pump for withdrawing product from the container through the piercing device. A method for dispensing a product solution is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for recovering coolant from a motor vehicle includes an inlet tube with a sharply pointed end for penetrating a wall of a hose of the vehicle cooling system. The inlet tube is connected to an inlet of a closed container. An outlet of the closed container is coupled to a suction port of a venturi that also has a fluid inlet for attachment to a source of a pressurized fluid, and a fluid outlet. The flow of fluid from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet creates a suction at the suction port which draws coolant from the cooling system of a vehicle into the closed container. A muffler is provided at output from the venturi to reduce noise produced by fluid flowing form that output. Specific structures for the venturi and the muffler are disclosed.

Abstract: A container, a container receiving sleeve cap and a process of unloading and receiving a filled material at a receiving facility that does not require expensive, exclusively specialized areas, such as clean rooms, for preventing the filled material from being contaminated or mixed with foreign matter when transported in a flexible and economic container. The container includes a double layer structure having an outer shell positioned about a flexible inner containing member, such as a bag. The process includes providing such a container having a blade cover with a tying member positioned at the lower surface of the container. The process also includes untying the tying member, positioning an outer shell unloading mouth away from the lower end of an inner bag unloading spout and securing it to an unloading frame receiving member. An inner bag unloading spout over-cover is then secured to an outer surface of a receiving sleeve.

Abstract: A hygienic bottle cap for connection to a neck of a fluid container includes a skirt and a crown portion which includes a cylindrical wall having an upper portion and a lower portion and forms a central well. A flapper forming a portion of the bottom surface of the center well is attached to the cylindrical wall via two separate tab points. A score line is formed partially around the perimeter of the flapper between the flapper and the cylindrical wall and the portion of the perimeter that is not scored remains intact upon insertion of a probe. Alternatively, the flapper may be attached to the cylindrical wall via a bridge portion. The flapper may be separated from the cylindrical wall by the probe and the flapper may return to its initial sealed position after the probe is retracted due to the memory characteristics of the material connecting the flapper to the cylindrical wall.