With Receiver And Supply Securing Means Patents (Class 141/383)
  • Publication number: 20030010400
    Abstract: A bottle drainage coupler unit has upper and lower coupler pairs to supports bottles with viscous fluid such as ketchup for stable, effective, mouth to mouth drainage. The drainage is effected without the need for supervision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Carole Varga
  • Publication number: 20030010401
    Abstract: A squirt gun includes a hollow housing in the form of a gun with a liquid dispensing assembly within the housing. The liquid dispensing assembly includes a rigid pressure vessel having either a gas-filled compressible bladder or a spring-loaded piston disposed within. The vessel is connected to a flexible tube with a nozzle at one end, and the gun is adapted to receive and expel water to and from the vessel through the nozzle. A pivotable trigger cooperates with the flexible tube to either enable both the receiving and expelling, or to deny the expelling of the water. To fill the gun, water is forced into the vessel under pressure, which compresses the air bladder or the piston to retain that pressure within the water-filled vessel. To expel the retained water, the trigger is moved to an “open” position, which allows the water to be forced from the pressurized water-filled vessel, through the nozzle, and from the gun as the air bladder or the piston expands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Marino
  • Patent number: 6502608
    Abstract: A bone cement delivery apparatus is provided. The delivery apparatus includes a delivery tube and a connector. The delivery tube has an inner wall providing an axial bore. The connector is provided at a proximal end of the delivery tube. The connector includes at least one receiving slot in the inner wall. The receiving slot includes a transverse portion comprising an override surface and a local recess which cooperate to removably mate the delivery tube and the connector with a bone cement dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Telios Orthopedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie Burchett, Randy Scot Wills
  • Publication number: 20020185193
    Abstract: A gas filling apparatus for gas shock absorber comprises the assembly location correction unit, a gas filling unit, wherein the gas filling unit includes a rod chucking unit, a calking jig, an oil seal pushing unit, and a jig housing. A gas filling method for gas shock absorber comprises the steps of correcting the assembly location of the tube assembly and the rod guide, clamping the base shell assembly; lowering the gas filling unit primarily, lowering the rod chucking unit, lowering the collet housing device; letting the oil seal break away, filling the gas, lowering the gas filling unit secondarily and simultaneously calking primarily, and calking secondarily the base shell assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Woo Jin Kim, Yei Seak Park, Byung Kuk Kang
  • Patent number: 6488059
    Abstract: A canister assembly includes a canister, a plug enclosure, a vent mechanism, a delivery valve mechanism, and a protective handle. The plug enclosure may be attached to the canister at an opening and forms a pressurized seal of the interior cavity of the canister. The vent mechanism automatically reduces pressure when pressure inside the canister exceeds a preset level. The delivery valve mechanism can be automatically and remotely activated subject to a user's control to provide gaseous flow from the canister. The protective handle is fastened to the canister and includes the handle docking element. A docking assembly includes a canister assembly, a manifold assembly, a docking station, and a docking mechanism. The docking mechanism includes a handle docking element and a port docking element. The manifold assembly includes a manifold and at least one port attached to the manifold. The docking station includes a canister bay, protective housing, and the port docking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Frank, James Morrow
  • Patent number: 6474369
    Abstract: A device for storing and mixing an injectate includes a fluid holder removably coupled to an ampoule. The fluid holder initially contains a fluid and the ampoule initially contains a dry reagent. A breakable membrane may be included between the fluid holder and ampoule to prevent the undesirable mixing of the fluid with the dry reagent. Upon application of force to a plunger rod disposed within the fluid holder, fluid is introduced into the ampoule wherein it is mixed with the dry reagent to create an injectable mixture. Air or gas present in the ampoule may be removed therefrom; the fluid holder may be decoupled from the ampoule; and the ampoule may be further coupled to a needle-less injector for administration of an injection of the mixture. The device is particularly useful for lyophilized pharmaceuticals that rapidly lose medicinal efficacy once in solution form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Penjet Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas P Castellano
  • Patent number: 6453956
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason H. Safabash
  • Publication number: 20020117233
    Abstract: A disposable lubricating container system including a disposable container, a carrier, a sealing unit and transfer tubes. The carrier rigidly attaches itself to an engine or other machine part and the container attaches to the carrier. The container mates with the carrier to securely hold the container while being easily removed or inserted into the carrier. The sealing unit attaches to a neck portion of the container and serves to provide a fluid transfer system for the lubricating oil or fuel/oil mixture from the container to the engine. Lubricating oil in the container is transfered to an existing oil reservoir, directly to engine components or other machine parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Matthew Kenyon Kellogg
  • Patent number: 6439276
    Abstract: A kit for facilitating filling a hypodermic syringe from a medication vial and disposing of contaminated syringes includes a syringe-filling guide and a sharps holder. The guide has a base for retaining the syringe against relative movement as the syringe plunger is displaced. An attached cover is pivotally closed over the base and, as a vial is inserted into a channel in the base, the syringe needle pierces the vial stopper for drawing the medication therefrom. The cover includes a magnifying lens through which dosage indicia on the syringe are visible in enlarged condition to facilitate filling the syringe. The holder includes a base having a storage chamber, and a cover. A tray of the holder base closes the chamber and has an elongated slot and a plurality of resilient fingers adjacent the slot for supporting a contaminated syringe. As the holder cover closes over the tray, a pusher forces the syringe through the slot into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Trimensions, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Wood, Ted Stiles, David Bragin
  • Patent number: 6425423
    Abstract: A device for localized containment of extraneous material at and in the vicinity of the interface between a material receiving body (e.g., a reaction vessel) and a material dispensing body (e.g., a powder bin). The device includes a containment chamber and a ventilation system for ventilating the interior of the containment chamber whereby extraneous material at and in the vicinity of the interface between the material receiving body and the material dispensing body is transported to a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Extract Technology Limited
    Inventor: Neil Cocker
  • Patent number: 6425420
    Abstract: A process and device for decanting dental filling substances (2) into special individual containers (3) for use in dental treatment. Storage container (1) is connected leakproof and pressure sealed to conically shaped jet (4) of individual container (3). By applying pressure, dental filling substance (2) is squeezed from storage container (1) through jet (4) into the container body, thereby pushing ahead of it axially movable piston (7) until same reaches a final position determined by circuit-controlled limit stop (10). Thus, a precise dosage can be guaranteed during a long service life, even while filling several individual containers (3) simultaneously. Sensor (11), placed within the range of limit stop (10), records the final position of stop rod (6) conveying the movement of piston (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Adam Both, Ulrich Kläres, Ralf Luckau, Michael Roth, Udo Bauer
  • Publication number: 20020092582
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a quick connect adaptor has a first coupling that attaches to the bung of a plastic blow molded drum by way of pivotal retainer members and a second coupling that connects to a conventional dispense head. The bung has internal or external threads and may have a radially extending circumferential lip or other retainer member engagement structure. The first coupling provides a secure attachment that is quickly accomplished by manual operation. In a preferred embodiment, the pivotal retaining members pivot into and out of a retention position with the radially and circumferential extending lip. The retaining members are mechanically linked with a circular manual handle member to operate the pivoting of said plurality of retaining members. The pivotal members are preferably biased toward the retention position. These couplings will generally utilize O-rings for sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: John Hennan, Ray Wolf
  • Publication number: 20020092580
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: Bemis Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark Miller, Michael C. Hollen, Joseph M. Hand, Barry G. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20020066496
    Abstract: A process and device is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates and/or diluents at an interface between a container and a filling head as the container is filled using said filling head. In one embodiment, the process includes engaging said filling head and a fill aperture of said container so as to provide a direct path from said filling machine to the interior of the container; passing one or more concentrates and/or diluents to said filling head component, so as to mix said concentrate(s) and/or diluent(s); and passing the product thereby mixed at said interface to the interior of the container; and devices for use therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
  • Patent number: 6390158
    Abstract: A post valve yoke (35, 150) is operative to engage with a tank or cylinder (154) for placing the tank in fluid communication with a high pressure source of gas. The yoke includes a yoke body (148). The upper ends of the yoke body include a bore (160). A plunger (158) is operative to slide through the bore. The yoke body includes an opening (146) that is operative to receive a post valve (152) of the tank. The yoke is operative to urge the post valve with the plunger into sealed engagement with a passageway (144) in the lower end (174) of each yoke responsive to the movement of a lever arm (156) in pivoting connection with the plunger. A trigger lock (176) is operative to lock the lever arm in an engaged position to prevent the yoke from accidently disengaging with the post valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Superior Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Johnston
  • Patent number: 6390157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable lubricant replenishing system for an industrial machine and comprises a battery operated pump for dispensing the lubricant to the machine. The lubricant replenishing system further comprises a retractable tube coupled with a specially configured nozzle to secure to a lubricant reservoir of the machine. The lubricant replenishing system further comprises a control module adapted to operate the pump and display a system status. The present invention also relates to a method of replenishing one or multiple industrial machines with the portable lubricant replenishing system. The method further comprises a robot and a guided vehicle system enabling the method to be operable manually or fully automated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Chalor Moogdaharn, Watcharin Pinlam, Youthachai Bupparit
  • Patent number: 6386692
    Abstract: The present invention is a replaceable ink container for use in a printing system. The printing system is of the type having a printhead mounted in a scanning carriage and a supply station for receiving the replaceable ink container. The supply station is in fluid communication with the printhead. The replaceable ink container includes a fluid outlet configured for engaging corresponding fluid inlet portions on the supply station. Also included is a first and second guide feature disposed on an outer surface of the replaceable ink container. The first and second guide features'are disposed and arranged to engage corresponding first and second guiding features disposed on opposite ends of the supply station to guide the replaceable ink container into the supply station to fluidically couple the fluid outlet and corresponding fluid inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Bruce Cowger, John A. Barinaga, James E. Clark, John A. Underwood, Paul David Gast, Susan M. Hmelar
  • Patent number: 6386248
    Abstract: A hydraulically operative post valve yoke mounting system. The system (10) includes one or more hydraulically operated yokes (41-44). Each yoke is operative to engage with a tank or cylinder (21-24) for placing the tanks in fluid communication with a high pressure source of gas (50). Each yoke includes a yoke body (140). The upper ends of each yoke body include a bore (116). A pin (104) is operative to slide through each bore. Each yoke body includes an opening (124) that is operative to receive a post valve (108) of a tank (110). Each yoke is operative to urge the post valve with the pin into sealed engagement with a passageway (142) in the lower end (114) of each yoke responsive to hydraulic fluid pressure. The hydraulic pressure may be supplied by a hydraulic pump (28) in fluid communication with hydraulic yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignees: Superior Products, Inc., Jergens, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Johnston, Chad Schron
  • Patent number: 6382273
    Abstract: A fuelling fixture for vehicles includes a fuelling nipple configured to attach to a filling connection and a pot-like housing. The pot-like housing encloses the fuelling nipple and is configured to receive a filler cap enclosing the fuelling nipple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Weh GmbH Verbindungstechnik
    Inventors: Wolfgang Weh, Erwin Weh
  • Patent number: 6382267
    Abstract: Hydraulic mounts which include a body member, a partition, a diaphragm and a base member are placed on an apparatus for supporting the body member loosely assembled with the partition, diaphragm and base member. A head member engages the body member and the base member in temporary fluid sealing relationship while air is evacuated from internal chambers of the mount and hydraulic fluid is flowed into the chambers. The head member may then be moved away from the base member and a final assembly of the mount provided by crimping a peripheral upper edge of the body member in forcible engagement with the base member, the partition and the diaphragm. The mount may include spaced apart projections to allow fluid to flow between the partition and the body member during the air evacuation and fluid fill process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott L. Childers, John A. Walterbusch, Raymond H. Louis, Charles J. Cornor
  • Patent number: 6378735
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a container with a first cap mounted to the opening of the container and the first cap has a first aperture and a protrusion. A second cap is rotatably mounted to the first cap and has a slot for the protrusion being movably received therein. A second aperture is defined through the second cap and can be moved to communicate with the first aperture. A tube has a first open end rotatably engaged with the second aperture and an end member is rotatably connected to a second open end of tie tube. The contents in the container can be poured into the end member at desired quantity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Lien-Fang Chu
  • Patent number: 6371175
    Abstract: In a filling system for moving a supply of liquid through an automatic nozzle, a filling adaptor affixed to a fill pipe of the container for receiving the automatic nozzle has a safety closure at a discharge end thereof to reduce spillage of liquid from the container upon tipping of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph M. Nusbaumer, Ronald Woods
  • Patent number: 6367518
    Abstract: The present invention provides a waste disposal system through the use of a bag 14 with removable glove members 20, 22, a removable and replaceable splash shield 17, a drain line tube 32, and a refill tube 48 in order to service aircraft lavatories. Through the use of the bag 14, the ramp attendant, the aircraft ramp, baggage and other property on the ramp is protected from contamination with human waste and chemical solutions used to deodorize and sanitize aircraft lavatories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Airworld Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Ricky D. Duncan
  • Patent number: 6368411
    Abstract: The system and method for molecular contamination control permits purging a SMIF pod to desired levels of relative humidity, oxygen, or particulates. The SMIF pod includes an inlet port including a check valve and filter assembly for supplying a clean, dry gaseous working fluid to maintain low levels of moisture, oxygen, and particulate content around materials contained in the SMIF pod. The SMIF pod outlet port, which also includes a check valve and filter assembly, is connected with an evacuation system. Flow of purge gas inside the SMIF pod can be directed with one or more nozzle towers to encourage laminar flow inside the pod, and one or more outlet towers., having a function similar to that of the inlet tower, may also be provided. The purge gas can be dried by exposure to a desiccant, heated to temperatures between about 100° C. and about 120° C., and can be tested for baseline constituent levels prior to or after introduction into a SMIF pod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Semifab Incorporated
    Inventors: Glenn A. Roberson, Jr., Robert M. Genco, Robert B. Eglinton, Wayland Comer, Gregory K. Mundt
  • Patent number: 6357488
    Abstract: In order to transfer aseptic products between two enclosures (34), use is made of a sterile container (10) having a filling interface (16) and an emptying interface (18). Each interface (16, 18) comprises a seal (24) behind which is placed a flexible hose (26) equipped with a closure system (30, 30′). The filling and emptying of the container (10) take place by connecting the corresponding interface (16, 18) and enclosure (34), sterilizing the volume trapped between the seal (24) and the door (42, 50) of the enclosure (34), opening said door and also the seal and putting into place the corresponding flexible hose (26). After filling the container (10), the closure system (30) of the filling interface (16) is closed again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: La Calhene
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Brossard, Philippe Fontcuberta
  • Patent number: 6343629
    Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a vial connector to a drug vial, comprising actuating means (112′), for bringing the drug vial and/or the vial connector (105′) into a third position in which a cannula (108′) penetrates a seal (104′) of the drug vial in a direction along an axis (A) substantially perpendicular (&agr;≈90°) to a main plane (P) of the seal (104′), and guiding means (113) controlling the direction. The actuating means (112′) are designed for applying a force on the drug vial and/or the vial connector (105′) enabling the locking means (106′, 107′) to become permanently locked around the neck (102′). The first positioning means (110′) are adjustable for holding drug vials (101′) of several different dimensions and/or the second positioning means (111′) are adjustable for holding vial connectors (105′) of several different dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Carmel Pharma AB
    Inventors: Göran Wessman, Kjell Andreasson, Ingvar Andersson
  • Patent number: 6334469
    Abstract: A connector (1) is provided between both portable LP gas storing cylinders when transferring and charging LP gas from this to that. One retainer (6) for a supplying LP gas cylinder (2) is positioned on an upper surface of a connector main body (5) which houses a flow passage opening and closing valve (4). The other retainer (7) for a receiving LP gas cylinder (3) is arranged on a lower surface of the connector main body (5). The upper surface of the connector main body (5) is opened at a mid portion of the one retainer (6) to provide an LP gas receiving inlet (14), which communicates with an LP gas taking outlet (23) provided by opening the lower surface of the connector main body (5) at a mid portion of the other retainer (7) through the flow passage opening and closing valve (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Iwatani International Corporation
    Inventor: Hitoshi Taniguchi
  • Patent number: 6334468
    Abstract: The present invention allows an additional connection to a standard medical gas cylinder valve such as a CGA-870 valve. An additional connection may be used for filling a cylinder without removing the pressure reducer, simultaneous filling while drawing through the pressure reducer, or for any other purpose that requires an additional or non-standard connection to the cylinder. The additional connection will be through an adapter that screws into the burst disc port. Some gas cylinder valves have the burst disc center line closer to the outlet centerline. This close centerline may be accommodated by offsetting the access of the first and second port to provide clearances required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Litton Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Friestad
  • Patent number: 6325116
    Abstract: A canteen especially useful in extreme environments includes a hollow watertight container adapted to hold a quantity of a drinking fluid. An adapter allows the canteen to be sealed with a gas mask adapter depending from the face mask, in such a manner as to allow the passage of fluid between the canteen and a delivery tube within the mask accessible by a user with minimal or no contamination of the contents of the canteen in an identified nuclear, biological, or chemical threat. In a first position, the adapter allows fluid flow between delivery tube and the canteen, and in a second stopped position, fluid is prevented from leaving the canteen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: DEW Engineering and Development Limited
    Inventors: John Savage, Kimberley Bucci
  • Patent number: 6315013
    Abstract: A system for maintaining the sterility of the environment inside a device used to transfer pharmaceutical, food or similar products from one container to another. A special flange for fixing the gasket has been created that is fixed magnetically to the body of the container; a diaphragm inside the gasket completely closes the shaft's through hole that controls the distribution device, with the subsequent division of the shaft into two semi-shafts that are connected via the diaphragm by magnets hidden in the surfaces of the two facing semi-shafts. The bottom part of the distributor container and the top part of the transfer container are closed by two plates of ferrous magnetic material that is fixed to the parts by magnetic fittings, which plates will be extracted after the two containers are connected. Finally, a cylindrical screen is lifted up before the valve is activated to transfer the product in order to prevent any connection between the inner part of the connected containers and the extractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: Salvatore Lardieri
  • Patent number: 6311744
    Abstract: A hose fitting for filling tank cars comprising a t-shaped pipe defining a bore therethrough, the t-shaped pipe comprising a body member with one or more pairs of opposingly directed tubular legs, and an intermediate leg extending substantially perpendicular from the body member, the intermediate leg comprising an intermediate leg end adapted to couple with a hose; and one or more tube extensions for coupling with the tubular legs, each of the one or more tube extensions connected to one of the tubular legs by a connecting wire so that the tube extensions remain connected to the tubular legs when the tube extensions are uncoupled from the tubular legs. A method for filling tank cars with pellet-shaped particles is also provided, the method comprising transporting the t-shaped pipe to the roof of a tank car, the tank car roof having one or more openings for receiving materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Chester Cary
  • Patent number: 6308749
    Abstract: Sterile products contained in a container (10) are transferred into a sterile isolator (12) by connecting the container onto a lock (28) fitted on the outside of the isolator (12) and equipped with a pulsed light sterilization device (28). The connection between the lock (28) and the isolator (12) is made by a sealed double door transfer device. The throwaway container is equipped with a plug type closer (16), cutout from the inside of the isolator (12) after sterilizing the volume (40) inside the lock (28) and opening the double door (24, 38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: La Calhene
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Brossard, Philippe Fontcuberta, Jean-Michel Riviere
  • Patent number: 6302160
    Abstract: An apparatus for filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes an ampule and a fluid holder. The ampule is for containing the fluid, and the fluid holder is for delivering the fluid. The fluid holder also includes a fluid plunger rod. The ampule is coupled to the fluid holder to provide fluid communication between the ampule and the fluid holder. The fluid plunger rod is depressed to load the fluid from the fluid holder into the ampule to fill the ampule. The ampule may further include an ampule plunger rod. After the ampule is loaded with fluid, the ampule plunger rod is depressed to expel bubbles back into the fluid holder from the ampule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Pen Jet Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas P. Castellano
  • Patent number: 6298886
    Abstract: A refrigerant dispensing tool includes a three section body with a top manifold section having an evacuation port, a refrigerant supply port and an oil supply port. The intermediate body section has three elongated and converging valve chambers which connect with the corresponding ports and receive corresponding elongated fluid pressure balancing valve members. The valve members are independently operated and precisely controlled by corresponding air actuated pistons which receive pressurized air from corresponding air ports within the manifold section. An air actuated and spring biased annular piston is supported between the intermediate and base sections of the body and operates a set of circumferentially spaced balls which releasably clamp the tool to a stem valve fitting for a refrigerant system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Production Control Units, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy S. Robinson, Randy S. Stemen
  • Patent number: 6289949
    Abstract: A preconditioned air adapter chute for attachment to a ring connector of an aircraft has a body adapted at a first end to attach a hose for transmitting the preconditioned air. The body is provided at a second end with a flange connecting to the ring connector. A compressive gasket is affixed to a surface of the flange which faces the ring connector. At least one clamp assembly, affixed to the body, has a handle and a clamp pivotably mounted in a housing. The handle and clamp are pivoted about separate pivot points, so that a cam action is obtained as the handle is moved from an open to a closed position. The clamp of each clamp assembly passes through a slot-like opening in the flange to allow engagement of the clamp in the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Hall Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley A. Shumaker, S. Mason Curry, Karoly Kebrer
  • Patent number: 6276405
    Abstract: An inflation nozzle has a cylindrical receiving cell which is provided with an air inlet, an open end, and an engagement port for engaging the air valve of an inflatable object. The receiving cell contains a first elastic annular block, a seat block, a second elastic annular block, and a press block. A handle is pivoted to the open end for pressing the press block. The seat block has a through hole in communication with a through hole of the second elastic annular block. The seat block is provided with a rotary member which has a curved portion and a notch. A coil spring enables the curved portion and the notch to remain at an angle at which the curved portion and the notch face the engagement port. When the engagement port is engaged with an air valve of the U.S. specification, the valve tube of the air valve is inserted into the notch to arrest the rotary member such that the valve bar of the air valve is pressed by the curved portion to allow the passage of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Lo-Pin Wang
  • Patent number: 6273153
    Abstract: A system for metering and dispensing particulate matter, such as agricultural pesticides and fertilizers, from a storage bin directly into an applicator bin, and methods of its use. The device includes a storage bin for storing a quantity of particulate matter in bulk form, a meter connected to the storage bin for controllably releasing a desired amount of the particulate matter from the storage bin, a pneumatic transport conduit for suspending the released particulate matter in a flow of gas and transporting the suspended matter to an applicator bin, and a coupler disposed at a distal end of the conduit. The coupler is adapted to provide a sealed connection between the conduit and the applicator bin as transported particulate matter is dispensed from the conduit into the applicator bin through the coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank G. Reinsch
  • Patent number: 6267161
    Abstract: A carbon-dioxide pump for tires which comprises a dispensing head which is provided with a nosepiece for coupling to the tire valve which is connected to a threaded hole for the hermetic fixing of a bottle of carbon dioxide and to a sliding hole for a needle-equipped pin for piercing the membrane of the bottle which is rigidly coupled to a flow control element of the frustum-shaped type which can be actuated manually so as to rotate in order to hermetically close the bottle after piercing the membrane, a shell for containing the bottle which is screwed hermetically onto the head and on which a handgrip is slidingly fitted with the interposition of guiding and sliding sealing elements which are suitable to provide a short manual pump in which the air compressed by the movement of the handgrip flows between the shell and the bottle and is fed to the nosepiece through a nozzle which is closed by a valve system provided in the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Barbieri S.n.c. di Barbieri Nadia e Kalman
    Inventor: Adriano Barbieri
  • Patent number: 6253811
    Abstract: A fluid-dispensing valve for a container-filling apparatus comprises a vent tube having an axial mating surface; a nozzle positionable over and axially moveable in relation to the vent tube to define open and closed conditions of the fluid-dispensing valve, the nozzle including an axial mating surface; a biasing member for biasing the nozzle in a closed condition of the fluid-dispensing valve, the biasing member having a fluid passageway therethrough, and further including at least two axial mating surfaces, one axial mating surface axially abutting with an axial mating surface of each of the vent tube and nozzle to define an axially mated condition of the fluid-dispensing valve; and one or more members for maintaining the vent tube, nozzle, and biasing member in the axially mated condition of the fluid-dispensing valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Filler Specialties, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Slagh
  • Patent number: 6253810
    Abstract: An apparatus (22) and method for detecting leaks in a pressurized air conditioning or refrigeration system (24) comprising a cartridge (26) is described. A facility (28) is for fluidly coupling the cartridge (26) to the pressurized system (24). An assemblage (30) is for forcing a secondary fluid (32) out of the cartridge (26), through the fluidly coupling facility (28) and into a service valve (34) of the pressurized system (24). The cartridge (26) has a first open end with an inner nozzle (33) which connects to the system being charged and an outer nozzle (37).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: UView Ultraviolet Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Phil Trigiani
  • Patent number: 6253800
    Abstract: A paint cartridge replenisher (51) is constituted by a replenishing stool (52) having a feed tube passage hole (56) and a container support portion (57), a connector member (59) connectable to and communicable with a fore distal end of a feed tube (28), and a replenishing valve (61) operative to turn on and off paint supply from a paint source to the connector member (59). A paint cartridge (25) is set on the container support portion (57), thereby passing the feed tube (28) into the feed tube passage hole (56) on the side of the replenishing stool and bringing a fore distal end portion of the feed tube (28) into fitting engagement with the connector member (59). In this state, the replenishing valve (61) is opened, whereupon paint is supplied from the paint source to the connector member (59) and replenished into the container (26) of the paint cartridge (25), utilizing the opening at the fore distal end of the feed tube as a replenishing port of the paint cartridge (25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: ABB K.K.
    Inventors: Osamu Yoshida, Hidetsugu Matsuda, Toshio Hosoda
  • Patent number: 6253804
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: MiniMed Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Hossein Safabash
  • Patent number: 6240985
    Abstract: A remote filling device for use with a shipping container is described. A shipping container with specialized connections can be remotely opened using a single lightweight tool using a single drive screw latching mechanism. The actuation of the latching mechanism also compresses seals between the filling device and dewatering connections on the container. Dewatering is accomplished using reusable, backwashable filters. Once the container is filled and dewatered, the filling device is remotely removed and a lightweight, reusable lid is remotely scaled to the container using a single screw latch remotely actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Studsvik Inc
    Inventor: J. Bradley Mason
  • Patent number: 6237649
    Abstract: For temporary connection of two containers (1, 3) such as vials, bottles, etc. . . . , with guaranteed tightness thanks to a cylindrical screwing closing and connection plastic sleeve (4) having a plastic perforable membrane (7) located between its upper portion (6) and lower portion (5) including an elastomer sealing ring (13) fixed around a cylindrical plastic skirt (12) located in the inner lower portion (5), and an elastomer sealing plug (18) fixed by the collar (17) and the annular rib (16) in the inner upper portion (6), a cylindrical plastic skirt (12) coming in contact with the inner neck (10) of the glass or plastic vial (1), the whole assuring complete tightness of the system when stored and when used for the reconstitution of the product (2) contained in a glass or plastic vial (1) with a corresponding solvent (23) contained in a plastic solvent bottle (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Pentapharm AG
    Inventors: Franck Moisio, Franz A Klug
  • Publication number: 20010000579
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a removing device for liquid in a flexible packing by means of which an unintentional escape of liquid and the ingress of air, dirt and microorganisms in the product accommodated in said packing can be prevented reliably and permanently. In order to achieve this, the removing device according to the present invention is provided with a tubular straw element including the inlet of the removing device and with a closure element associated with the outlet. The flexible packing according to the present invention, which is used for accommodating a liquid, is provided with an insertion area for inserting a removing device, said insertion area being defined by an opening formed in the envelope of said flexible packing and closed by a foil in the initial state, said foil being of such a nature that it will sealingly wrap itself around the introduced removing device thus forming a tentlike shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Publication date: May 3, 2001
    Inventor: Erhard Schwartz
  • Patent number: 6223786
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing medication and filling an ampule of a needle-less injector suitable for injecting liquid medication includes a reagent holder and a diluent holder. The regent holder is for containing a reagent, and the diluent holder is for containing a diluent. The diluent holder also includes a diluent plunger rod. The reagent holder is coupled to the diluent holder to provide fluid communication between the reagent holder and the diluent holder. The diluent plunger rod is depressed to load the diluent from the diluent holder into the reagent holder to mix with the reagent to produce the liquid medication for filling the ampule. The reagent holder may further include a reagent plunger rod. After the reagent and the diluent are mixed in the reagent holder to produce the liquid medication, the reagent plunger rod is depressed to load the liquid medication back into the diluent holder for filling the ampule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Pen Jet Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas P. Castellano
  • Patent number: 6221163
    Abstract: The system and method for molecular contamination control permits purging a SMIF pod to desired levels of relative humidity, oxygen, or particulates. The SMIF pod includes an inlet port including a check valve and filter assembly for supplying a clean, dry gaseous working fluid to maintain low levels of moisture, oxygen, and particulate content around materials contained in the SMIF pod. The SMIF pod outlet port, which also includes a check valve and filter assembly, is connected with an evacuation system. Flow of purge gas inside the SMIF pod can be directed with one or more nozzle towers to encourage laminar flow inside the pod, and one or more outlet towers,, having a function similar to that of the inlet tower, may also be provided. The purge gas can be dried by exposure to a desiccant, heated to temperatures between about 100° C. and about 120° C., and can be tested for baseline constituent levels prior to or after introduction into a SMIF pod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Semifab Incorporated
    Inventors: Glenn A. Roberson, Jr., Robert M. Genco, Robert B. Eglinton, Wayland Comer, Gregory K. Mundt
  • Patent number: 6206059
    Abstract: An automated low clearance skirt assembly lifting device adapted for raising and lowering a circular or multifaceted skirt to match the opening of pressure vessels such as coking drums and a method for uniform remote operation of the assembly. The low clearance skirt lifting assembly includes a reinforcement of the upper skirt attached to one or more lifting cylinders mounted within a telescoping enclosure, so that the skirt assembly may be uniformly extended and retraced without binding or side load transfer to the hydraulically or pneumatically actuated device. Following the unheading of the flange on the coke drum, the skirt is remotely extended to align with the flange hereby bridging the gap between the chute and the drum prior to commencement of the drilling cycle and lowered once all the coke has been extracted from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventors: Guy Maakad, Richard TerWisscha
  • Patent number: 6202716
    Abstract: A removing device for liquid in a flexible packing by means of which an unintentional escape of liquid and the ingress of air, dirt and microorganisms in the product accommodated in said packing can be prevented reliably and permanently. In order to achieve this, the removing device according to the present invention is provided with a tubular straw element including the inlet of the removing device and with a closure element associated with the outlet. The flexible packing according to the present invention, which is used for accommodating a liquid, is provided with an insertion area for inserting a removing device, said insertion area being defined by an opening formed in the envelope of said flexible packing and closed by a foil in the initial state, said foil being of such a nature that it will sealingly wrap itself around the introduced removing device thus forming a tentlike shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Deutsche Sisi-Werke GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventor: Erhard Schwartz
  • Patent number: 6202717
    Abstract: A closure member for use with a bottle wherein the bottle is threadably connected to a filling head of an apparatus for diluting and dispensing a concentrated chemical product. The closure member is frictionally fitted into the neck of the bottle and has threads to interconnect the bottle to the filling head. In a preferred manner, the frictional fit between the closure member and the bottle neck is provided by flexible finger members extending from the closure member and a rib member extending from the neck of the bottle. In another preferred manner, the closure member includes a core section for housing a valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Markey, John A. Boticki