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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7421831 | System and method for simultaneous capping/de-capping of storage containers in an array The system for removing or replacing caps for vials in a fixed array includes a removable cartridge with a plurality of sets of gripper plates corresponding to the number of columns in the array. Each plate has a plurality of gripper arms corresponding to the number... | 09/09/2008 |
| 6829875 | Method of venting a filled bottle which is closed by means of an elastic stopper, and apparatus for implementing the method A method and apparatus for venting a filled bottle closed by a stopper is disclosed. The venting is designed to equalize the pressure between the interior of the bottle and the atmosphere such that the stopper inserted into the filled bottle is not forced out of the... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6167682 | Bung closure and center orifice Drums or vessels with bungs or orifices having generally cylindrical walls with edges capable of being sealed-against are sealed with closures that deform into contact with those edges and provide seals that are tamper-proof.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 5857308 | Double lid system A double lid system is provided with an electric motor (44) to actuate mechanisms to release the lid (20) from a drum (18) and simultaneously clamp the lid (20) to a door (14) of a port (or vice versa), and with an electric motor (74) to withdraw the door... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5702017 | Combination of a row of containers and a strip of caps, and assembly of a container and cap Combination of a row of containers and a strip of caps, each of the containers and caps being respectively joined by breakable links allowing the joined strip of caps to be placed on necks of the joined row of containers by a translational movement parall... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5083416 | Method and apparatus for introducing a sliding lid or seal into a tubular cylindrical body The invention discloses a method of and apparatus for inserting a lid, or plug closure, in a container body by use of a thrust member bearing on the back surface of the lid in which the thrust member is applied in such a way as to obtain a creasing of the... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4864799 | Air operated plastic pail capper This air operated plastic pail capper machine is designed to quickly and effectively push a cover onto a pail, while also pushing out any air that may be above the contents of the pail. Primarily, it consists of a base with rollers on top for easy alignme... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4459791 | Telescoping box assembly An assembly in which a loaded container is covered with a box top in telescoping relationship with the loaded container. The box top is pressed over the loaded container and during the telescoping action is held in telescoping relationship by means of a s... | 07/17/1984 |