Abstract: This invention is related to the use of polyurethane based polymer as a drug delivery device to deliver biologically active compounds at a constant rate for an extended period of time and methods of manufactures thereof. The device is very biocompatible and biostable, and is useful as an implant in patients (humans and animals) for the delivery of appropriate bioactive substances to tissues or organs. The drug delivery device for releasing one or more drugs at controlled rates for an extended period of time to produce local or systemic pharmacological effects comprises: 1. a reservoir, said reservoir comprising; 2. at least one active ingredient; and, optionally, 3. at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; a polyurethane based polymer completely surrounding the reservoir.

Abstract: An assembly for producing photovoltaic electricity has an outer assembly having at least one portion transparent to light energy. The outer assembly defines an inner volume. The outer assembly can be made of a first structural member having an opening to an external environment, where the opening is defined by at least one edge. The outer assembly also has a second structural member with a recess that corresponds to the edge at the opening. In this manner the edge of the first structural member conjoins with the corresponding recess of the second structural member, and the edge is conjoined to the corresponding recess with a seal. One or more photovoltaic devices are disposed within the inner assembly volume. Each such photovoltaic device is operable to receive the light and produce photovoltaic electricity in response to it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap for infusion bottles and the like, having a bowl-shaped outer part (10) made of PE or PP having at least one exposable penetration opening (20, 24) and a sealing element (12) made of a soft plastic covering said opening. In order to obtain a reliable tight connection between the outer part (10) and the sealing element (12), the sealing element (12) is tightly connected all around to a socket (14) encompassing the circumference thereof by injection into the same, and the socket (14) is tightly welded around the entire circumference thereof to the outer part (10) or otherwise tightly connected thereto.

Abstract: A method of attaching a gasket to a plastic surface includes providing a plastic material having a surface; applying sufficient heat to the surface to melt the surface while other portions of the plastic material remain solid; providing a liquid gasket material on the heated surface while the heated surface is melted; and allowing the liquid gasket material and the surface to cool so the gasket is welded to the plastic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shrink sleeve for use on a closure of an article. The present invention does so by providing a decorated closure for an article, such as a container, used to package an item or items. The decorated closure includes a shrink sleeve and a closure for an article. The closure has a top end, a bottom end, and a side surface. The closure may further include a centerpoint of the top end and a centerpoint of the bottom end with a longitudinal axis passing therethrough. The shrink sleeve is shrunk around at least the side surface of the article, and includes at least one visible decoration on a surface of the shrink sleeve.

Abstract: To achieve sealing with excellent water resistance irrespective of weathering of glass. The top of an opening of a glass container is hot end coated, and then is coated with a coating agent of an aqueous solution containing casein and polyphenol and one or more members selected from copper sulfates, calcium hydroxides, and ferric chlorides. Thereafter, a sealing material, to which a thermoplastic resin is applied, is adhered to the top of the opening of the glass container, whereby the water resistance of the sealing of the glass container becomes excellent irrespective of weathering of glass.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide an infusion container with multiple chambers, where the peel strength of the boundary portion between one and another of multiple medicament chambers is stabilized irrespective of the construction material and structure of the film. The present invention provides an infusion container 10 with multiple chambers, which is formed from a thermoplastic resin film and has a plurality of medicament chambers 11 and 12 for housing medicaments, wherein the medicaments chambers 11 and 12 are liquid-tightly sealed by a peelable weak seal part 15, the weak seal part 15 is formed to have a plurality of melt-bonding parts different in the melt-bonding strength, the strong melt-bonding part having a largest melt-bonding strength among these melt-bonding parts is dispersed and distributed in the weak seal part 15, and the total occupied area of the strong melt-bonding part is less than 25% of the area of the weak seal part 15.

Abstract: A method of producing a microfluidic device for promoting target molecule crystallization growth for example for growth of macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids and/or carbohydrates Also, a microfluidic device for promoting crystallization of a target molecule from a solution of said target molecule and a liquid precipitant.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a liquid lens device includes the steps of: preparing a body having a liquid chamber, a conductive first liquid stored in the liquid chamber, an insulating second liquid stored in the liquid chamber, and a hollow electrode pipe for making the communication between the inside and the outside of the liquid chamber, the liquid chamber being defined by a first transparent substrate on which an electrode layer is formed, a second transparent substrate opposed to the first transparent substrate, and an annular sealing member interposed between the first transparent substrate and the second transparent substrate; applying pressure to the first and second transparent substrates to thereby compress the sealing member and discharge the first liquid from the second end of the hollow electrode pipe; and closing the second end of the hollow electrode pipe.

Abstract: Provided are a centrifugal force-based microfluidic device in which biochemical treatments of samples are executed, a biochemical treatment system including the centrifugal force-based microfluidic device, and a method of fabricating the centrifugal force-based microfluidic device. The centrifugal force-based microfluidic device includes a rotational platform including a unit to perform biochemical treatments of samples and a mounting hole defined within to which a turntable including a magnetic force generator is inserted; and a cap coupled to the rotational platform closing a side of the mounting hole opposite to a side in which the turntable is inserted, and including a part formed of a ferromagnetic material pulled by magnetic force generated by the magnetic force generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic machine designed to reseal test tubes for clinical analyses with aluminum sealing tape housed in ready-to-use, cassette-type containers. The machine uses a heat-sealing process to apply a piece of aluminum foil, which will form the cap, over the mouth of the test tube, causing it to adhere to the edge of the test tube itself to achieve perfect resealing.

Abstract: A sorbent canister having a hollow body and porous end caps fused to opposite ends of the hollow body includes beveled surfaces at the fused sites to aid in the dispensing of the canisters into product packaging.

Abstract: A container seal having a releasable, integral promotional token attached thereto comprises a sealing sheet bound to a promotional token by a releasable adhesive. The sealant sheet has a tacking surface and a sealing surface. The promotional token has a tacking surface and an obverse surface. At least one surface of the promotional token has promotional indicia visible thereon. The tacking surface of the promotional token is bound to the tacking surface of the sealant sheet by a releasable adhesive, so that the promotional token is peelably removable from the sealant sheet when the sealant sheet is bound to the finish of a container.

Abstract: The present invention is for a method of testing a seal on a collapsible tube dispensing orifice during the manufacturing process in an assembly line. Air pressure is applied within the tube wall, at a station in the line, on one side of the seal, and the pressure is monitored on the other side of the seal within a reciprocating cover, for any increase in pressure which would indicate a leak in the seal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a can cap sealing composition having superior squeeze-out resistance and sealing performance and a method for using the same. A cap is coated with a sealing composition comprising a rubber component, a tackifier, a filler and an organic peroxide as essential ingredients, the cap is seamed to a filled can and then the sealed can is subjected to a heat-treatment in which a sterilization and a cross-linking reaction take place simultaneously.

Abstract: A thermoformed container is provided for evaporating volatile substances, which is provided with means enabling such container to withstand high temperatures without experiencing deformations which deteriorate its functionality or appearance. The container has a reinforcing film having a deformation temperature exceeding the plastic material sheet with which the container is obtained. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing said container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device, a system, and a method for application of fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expansion vessel for closed heating, cooling, drinking-water, or solar systems, with two spaces separated from one another via a separator, wherein the casing of the vessel i) has an inner surface composed of polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polybutylene terephthalate, polyacetal, polyvinyl chloride, polyacrylonitrile, polystyrene copolymer, ethylene-vinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol, polyether sulfone, or polysulfone, and ii) has a wound outer surface composed of oriented fibers.

Abstract: An article for use in manufacturing particle cassettes comprising one or more single pieces of membrane having a plurality of gas flow passages bonded thereto. The article allows convenient manufacture of particle cassettes. Two such articles may be employed to provide a finished particle cassette and a production line in which a plurality of gas flow passages are conveyed on a single membrane is disclosed.

Abstract: A splittable conjugate fiber for obtaining a fiber structure excellent in denseness and bulkiness includes a polyamide resin composition and a fiber-forming polymer not having an affinity with the polyamide resin composition. The polyamide resin composition and the fiber-forming polymer are combined with each other in a fiber longitudinal direction. The polyamide resin composition contains aromatic polyamide and aliphatic polyamide. Preferably, the aromatic polyamide is a nylon MXD6 polymer, and the aliphatic polyamide is a nylon 6 polymer.

Abstract: A method of melt-adhering together a member (A) having a layer (a) of a thermoplastic resin exposed on at least a portion on the surface on the outer side thereof and a member (B) having a layer (b) of a thermoplastic resin exposed on at least the surface on the inner side thereof, wherein a self-press holding mechanism is formed on the portions on where the layer (a) and the layer (b) are to be melt-adhered together to press the member (A) and the member (B) onto each other and to hold the pressed state thereof, and the press-adhered portion is irradiated with a laser beam in a state where the layer (a) and the layer (b) are press-adhered together to effect the melt-adhesion. Therefore, the melt-adhesion is effected even without fixing the portions to be melt-adhered together by using an external pressing mechanism, and the container can be sealed at high speeds and stably despite the member thereof has a relatively large thickness.

Abstract: An implant configured for ingestion by a patient. After the implant has been swallowed by the patient and is disposed within the target location, e.g. the patient's stomach, an inflation subcomponent causes the implant to expand from a compact delivery state to an expanded, volume-occupying, deployed state. In the deployed state the implant creates a sensation of satiety in the patient stomach and thereby aids in limiting food intake and obesity. After a predetermined time a deflation subcomponent is actuated and the implant reduces in size so as to allow it to pass through the remainder of the patient's digestive track. The device may further incorporate tracking and visualization subcomponents, as well as pharmaceutical delivery subcomponents.

Abstract: A contaminant adsorption filter element is provided that includes a self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports (SAMMS) contained in a filter element having a plurality of pockets such as a fluted filter media. The plurality of pockets are filled with mesoporous material that is functionalized for a target contaminant. A method of making a filter element having mesoporous material filled flutes is also provided.

Abstract: A container provides sealed storage for contents. The container includes a composite top member formed of a panel and a frame. The panel includes an opening for providing access to the contents of the package. The frame includes a closure member that is molded in an open position, and which can be moved to a closed position for closing the opening in the panel. The container is formed of a container body in the form of a tubular member formed to a desired shape. The container body is closed using the top member that closes a top opening of the container body, and a bottom member that closes a bottom opening of the container body.

Abstract: A method for enshrouding an actuator for use in a fuel injector, comprising the steps of providing an actuator having a body section, a first end piece and a second end piece; providing a shroud having first and second ends; applying a sealant material to at least one portion of an exterior surface of the end pieces, and/or to at least one part of the shroud; and enshrouding the actuator with the shroud, such that the sealant material provides an intermediate layer between the end pieces and the shroud and forms a fluid-tight seal between them.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly for HPHT processing comprises a can with an opening. A powder mixture is disposed within the opening. A substrate is disposed within the opening adjacent the powder mixture. Paint is coated on a surface within the opening and opposite the powder mixture with respect to the substrate. A meltable sealant is disposed within the opening and opposite the substrate with respect to the surface and a cap is covering the opening. In another embodiment of the present invention, an assembly for HPHT processing comprises a can with an opening, a powder mixture is disposed within the opening, a substrate disposed within the opening adjacent and above the powder mixture, a formable sealant barrier is disposed within the opening above the substrate, a meltable sealant is disposed within the opening above the formable sealant barrier, and a cap covers the opening.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical plastic container has a metal ring-pull top cap on an upper end and a snap-fit closure on a lower end. The closure includes a tapered portion which slides into the lower end of the container and a groove portion which interlocks with a head formed on the lower end of the container.

Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of electrodes on a test sensor includes providing a substrate. The test sensor assists in determining an analyte concentration. At least one aperture is formed through the substrate. Catalytic ink or catalytic polymeric solution is applied in a pattern on two sides of the substrate. The catalytic ink or catalytic polymeric solution assists in defining the plurality of electrodes on the test sensor. After applying the catalytic ink or catalytic polymeric solution, the substrate is electrolessly plated to form the plurality of the electrodes of the substrate. The plurality of electrodes assists in determining the concentration of the analyte.

Abstract: Expandable Container having Lid for Providing Headspace Control in a Food Can The invention relates to lids for cans for receiving foodstuff which are to be subjected to a thermal treatment above 50° C. as sterilization or at least pasteurization. The lid (1) has an annular ring (2) seamable to the can body which ring can be firmly and sealingly connected with the can body rim portion and a cover panel (3) which is sealingly disposed (13) to said ring. The annular ring comprises a flat web (6) that points towards a vertical central axis (8) of the lid and is axially outwardly inclined (11) with respect to a horizontal plane (15). The cover panel (3) is sealed to the flat inclined web by means of a radially outer ring band (3a). A central area (3b) that is surrounded by the ring band is axially inwardly preformed towards an interior in a dome or bowl-shaped fashion and thereby stabilized. After closing of the can, it is subjected to the thermal treatment.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a polymeric inner liner for a storage tank, particularly a hydrogen storage tank, comprising: providing a cylindrical body of polymer material, having a first open end and a first peripheral connection tab at the first open end, the cylindrical body comprising a structural layer and a barrier layer; providing a dome-shaped end cap of polymer material having a base with a cross-section essentially corresponding to a cross-section of the first open end of the cylindrical body and having a second peripheral connection tab at a peripheral end portion of such end cap; placing the end cap with its base onto the first open end of the cylindrical body and with the first and second peripheral tabs in contact with each other; and welding both peripheral connection tabs together. A storage tank made using such liner. Use of such tank for storing hydrogen.

Abstract: A bag structure includes a bag body including side walls having inner and outer surfaces, and the bag body further includes a top end and a bottom end. A closure member is coupled to the top end for opening and closing the bag body, and an inner seal is formed proximate to the top end, without the use of heat driven from the outside surface of the bag wall to the inside surface of the bag wall. Further, the top end of the bag is folded over, and an adhesive member is secured to the bag body. The adhesive member includes a reinforced section and an adhesive section. The adhesive member is configured to retain the top end of the bag body in a folded over relationship until the adhesive member is severed along the reinforced section.

Abstract: A structurally supporting insert and associated process including a body having a specified shape and size and including both an exterior and an interior. A first material, such as a waterproofing and/or degradation preventing spray or coating applied to each of exterior and interior locations of the body. A second material, such a composite plastic material, is applied over the first material according to a built-up thickness about the exterior of the body in order to encapsulate the body.

Abstract: A device is provided comprised of a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer lies on top of the second layer, and the second layer lies on top of the third layer. The device may be substantially in the shape of a sheet having a width of about six inches and a length of about eight inches. The first layer may be comprised of a backing. The second layer may be comprised of an adhesive. The third layer may be comprised of a clear material. In at least one embodiment the first layer can be removed from the device, exposing the second layer, and the second layer can then be adhered to a bag to cover an opening in the bag with a combination of the second layer and the third layer.

Abstract: A configuration of a blood microtubular filter/dializer used in many kinds of renal replacement therapy systems is disclosed which may allow a straight thin-walled tube to be used for a majority of the structure of the housing and other benefits disclosed.

Abstract: A kit for determining the gender of an unborn fetus. The kit comprises a container holding a solid composition therein, the solid composition including a basic salt and a transition metal. An atmosphere in the container is substantially free of water.

Abstract: A food container formed from plastic, can be loaded with food and then closed by a clerk, and thereafter cannot be opened without tearing apart first sides (24, 26) of the base (12) and lid (16). The container is formed by a single sheet of plastic that forms a base and lid with second sides (20, 22) that are latched together and with adjacent first sides that are joined by a joint line (30) in the plastic that is creased and that has slits (40). At the joint line, the lid has a projecting lid tab (32) and the base has a projecting base tab (36). A person grasps both tabs, and lifts only the lid tab to tear apart the first sides of the base and lid along the joint line (30). Thereafter, the lid can be easily closed and reopened on the base.

Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing molten thermoplastic material includes non-circular outlets spaced apart from one another in a predetermined pattern. The nozzle may be used to dispense patterns of adhesive that form closed geometric shapes, such as for use in making hermetic seals.

Abstract: A swellable packer with composite material end rings. A packer assembly includes at least one generally tubular seal element extending longitudinally between opposite ends thereof. At least one end ring is positioned proximate one of the seal element opposite ends. The end ring includes a nonmetal material. A method of constructing a packer assembly includes the steps of: chemically bonding at least one end ring to a base pipe; providing at least one generally tubular seal element which extends longitudinally between opposite ends thereof; and restricting longitudinal displacement of the seal element relative to the base pipe utilizing the end ring positioned at one of its opposite ends.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a bottle-shaped container comprising at least three components, wherein the first component is injection molded, composed of a desired shape and comprises at least side walls, an opening at a top and a neck portion that connects the side walls to the top; the ratio of a diameter of the opening to a largest length of the inside wall of the bottle is no greater than 0.75; wherein the second component is a sleeve that abuts at least a portion of the inside side walls of the bottle, the sleeve comprises side walls and a bottom section, an outside portion of the sleeve is fixed to at least a portion of inside side walls of the bottle by a notch or lip located at an inside portion of the neck; and wherein the third component is a bottom that abuts an outside portion of the bottom section of the sleeve, a portion of each end of bottom is fixed to a portion of an undercut of a bottom of the bottle side walls.

Abstract: A method to seal cells includes providing a substrate having at least one cell, laminating a membrane onto the cells such that there is at least one aperture over each cell, introducing a functional material into each cell through the aperture, and sealing the apertures with a sealant that is self-supporting. A device has at least one cell having walls, a membrane forming a lid of the cell, having at least one aperture, a functional material in the cell, and a self-supporting sealant to seal the aperture.

Abstract: A sorbent canister having a hollow body and porous end caps fused to opposite ends of the hollow body includes beveled surfaces at the fused sites to aid in the dispensing of the canisters into product packaging.

Abstract: An assembly method and related subassembly for a water filter element in the housing of a replaceable filter cartridge provides for filter element insertion into the open bottom end of the housing and subsequent attachment of a retaining ring to the upper end of the element such that the element is secured against vertical drop-out until the bottom end of the cartridge can be enclosed with an end cap. The method and subassembly are particularly well adapted to cartridges in which the lower end cap is attached by spin welding. The enclosing end cap may also be provided with end rings to enhance the user's grip in cartridge installation and removal. The end rings may also be color coded for each of cartridge identification and matching to the filter head.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a hermetically sealed container, which method comprises conducting hermetic sealing of a container for beverage or food using a laser welding method, whereby the process speed of the sealing process can be made fast, strict control of the scanning position of laser spots is unnecessary, partial oversupply of energy does not occur easily, and there is no reduction in the welding area or welding strength per area due to the gathering of water drops.

Abstract: A double-layer vacuum container includes: an inner container having a bridging member supported by an outer container in a bridging manner; the outer container through which the bridging member extending from the inner container is externally exposed; and a cover member for externally covering the portion of the outer container through which the bridging member is exposed and for sealing a space inside the cover member and a space between the inner container and the outer container in a vacuum state between the cover member and the outer container. With such a structure of the double-layer vacuum container, the inner container other than a lip is supported by the outer container with a good heat retaining property to prevent the displacement or damage of the inner container.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of first and second adhesives for the attachment of zipper flanges to reclosable packages. A first adhesive is typically a reactive, cross-linkable hot melt adhesive while the second adhesive is typically non-cross-linkable hot melt adhesive, typically, but not limited to, either EVA-based or polyamide-based. Alternatively, the second adhesive can be a coextrusion layer including a resin that is typically used as a sealant layer in zipper extrusion, such as metallocene type linear low density polyethylene.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing cap, comprising a sealing cap body and a seal projection with a welding body which is welded tight to the container for sealing to achieve a security seal. The sealing cap is simple and economical to produce, the first opening is obvious and tampering with the container can be clearly made out.

Abstract: A reinforced flexible hose extending between a first end and a second end and including a first non-toxic inner layer, a second layer surrounding and reinforcing the first layer, a third layer surrounding the second layer, a fourth layer surrounding and reinforcing the third layer, an outer layer made of plastic or rubber including an antimicrobial agent, and annular caps coating the ends of the flexible hose so that the intermediate layers are fully encapsulated. End connection terminals are attached to the hose ends over the caps.

Abstract: A container (1) particularly for food products comprising a metal can body (2) and a combination of a ring (12) and a foil membrane (14), the combination being attached to the can body, in which the ring is made of a plastics material, wherein the inside diameter of the plastic ring is no less than the inside diameter of the can body away from the attachment location of the ring on the can body.

Abstract: A method of securing elongated objects, such as weights or floats to a floating cover. A first step involves providing a sheet form substrate. A second step involves forming elongated retention pockets on the substrate. A third step involves inserting elongated objects into the elongated retention pockets. This method allows thinner lower cost substrates to be used, while still facilitating secure attachment of weights or floats.

Abstract: A filter assembly has an annular outer wall with a channel for receiving a layer of adhesive and a center ring within the outer wall. A filter media having a plurality of pleats in a closed loop is bonded with adhesive to the outer wall. The assembly is made by rotating the outer wall in a jig and applying a layer of adhesive within the channel. The filter media is positioning the within the outer wall, rotated and allowed to move along a radial path until its outer perimeter contacts the adhesive coated outer wall inner perimeter. The ring is positioned adjacent the filter media inner perimeter.