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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132598 | Active sterilization zone for container filling An apparatus for sterile filling of beverage containers has a first module and a second module. The first module rinses and sterilizes empty containers and delivers the sterilized containers to the second module. The second module fills and caps the containers with ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8082955 | Lid opening/closing system of an airtight container A curtain nozzle is located above an opening portion (10) in a FIMS. A gas curtain formed of inert gas for closing the opening portion is formed. A cover is so provided as to cover a part of the curtain nozzle so as to prevent peripheral gas around an opening... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7905258 | Ventilation assembly for a machine for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals A ventilation assembly for a machine for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. The ventilation assembly includes a suction apparatus and release apparatus for generating a circulation of air within a vacuum dispensing chamber, a product filling calibrator accommo... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7343682 | Technique for filling bearing clearance of fluid-dynamic-pressure bearing unit with oil Fluid-dynamic-pressure bearing manufacturing method for more efficient and fail-safe degassing of bearing oil. Method makes it possible to prevent the generation of air bubbles in the course of an oil-charging operation that amounts to a step following degassing, an... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341078 | Automatic container bulk filling process An automatic bulk filling process for filling a large number of liquid containers (20) simultaneously which consists of placing the open-topped liquid containers upside down in a rack (22). The rack is then inserted into a vacuum chamber (28) an... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7287560 | Door device comprising a double bayonet socket for an insulator A door fixture to be fastened to a frame of an isolator includes a door and a double bayonet closure with two bayonet locks for reciprocally transferring the isolator from a first state, in which the door, which opens from inside the isolator, is open and detached f... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273076 | Device for emptying a pressure container A device is provided for emptying a pressure container (4) which includes a receptacle (2) capable of being closed in a pressure-tight manner, for accommodating the pressure container (4), means for opening (38) the pressure container ( | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252586 | Universal access port A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used.... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7213622 | Venting device, particularly for fluid-storing reservoirs such as tanks A venting device, particularly for fluid storing reservoirs such as tanks, comprising a connecting part for establishing an air-conducting and/or fluid-conducting connection to the inside of the reservoir and comprising a closing part, which can be removed from the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7191806 | Oil injecting apparatus The opening of an oil container 11 for storing oil 12 is sealed airtight with a cover member 32. A one-sided-bag-shaped fluid dynamic pressure bearing 10 is seated on an O-ring 25 and fixed airtight onto the upper surface of a bear... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7169489 | Hydrogen storage, distribution, and recovery system Cassette based systems and methods of hydrogen storage, distribution, and recovery are disclosed. A cassette or other container may contain a hydrogen storage or storing material. Information may be stored in the material and subsequently read or accessed. A probe m... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7150299 | Assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing fluids and for dispensing gas from a fluid control and gas delivery assembly having an integrated fluid flow restrictor A fluid control and gas delivery assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing hazardous fluids and for dispensing gas comprising a container, a fluid fill path, a gas dispensing path, a first shut-off valve, a pressure reducer, a fluid flow restrictor, ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134259 | Vacuum sealer A vacuum sealer includes a base member formed with a hollow platform having a first sealing ring secured on the platform and a support. A drawing hole is defined in the top of the platform within the first sealing ring. A heating plate is laterally secured on a fron... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7028721 | Method and apparatus for fluid dynamic bearing motor lubricating fluid injection A method and apparatus for filling a motor having a fluid dynamic bearing is provided. In one embodiment, a method for filling a motor having a fluid dynamic bearing having at least two passages coupling the bearing to the surrounding environment includes the steps ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7001074 | High pressure barrier to oil loss by diffusion An improved rotational motor, such as a spindle motor for a disc drive, is provided. The motor first comprises a hub having a shaft portion and a horizontal body portion. The motor also comprises a sleeve surrounding the shaft portion of the hub. A fine vertical gap... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976340 | Universal access port A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used.... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6942733 | Fluid sealing system for a crystal puller A fluid sealing system is provided for use in a crystal puller for growing a monocrystalline ingot. The crystal puller has a housing, a fluid flow path contained in the housing, and a fluid passage through a wall of the housing for passage of fluid. The fluid sealin... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6907896 | Tapping fitting Tapping fitting (1) suitable for application to a plastic pipe (P), comprising: a housing (5) including a hollow main section (6), the housing being attachable to a pipe (P); a cutter assembly (13) mountable within the hollow main section... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6830079 | Integrated apparatus and method for filling porous composite preforms A method and apparatus for filling preforms with resin or slurry includes a tank for holding the slurry and an autoclave for holding the preforms. The tank and autoclave have a common vacuum system connected thereto, and the tank is disposed above the autoclave. Thi... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6827112 | System and method for controlling a hazardous fluid distribution facility System for controlling a hazardous fluid distribution facility wherein a control arrangement is provided at the facility having a power on switch providing for its general energization and de-energization along with a start switch which is actuated by an operator fo... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6789584 | Fluid containment apparatus A method and apparatus for preventing leakage from a fitting coupling a first and second fluid supply line to an environment surrounding the fitting is generally provided. In one embodiment, a containment apparatus includes a body having a first, second and third ap... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6779567 | Rapid transfer port A transfer port apparatus (10) is provided to enable a worker to transfer one or more objects through a sealed passageway provided in the apparatus (10) from one sealed chamber into another sealed chamber. Transfer port apparatus (10) is adapted... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6736172 | Filling machine comprising having at least one chamber enclosure with a controlled atmosphere A machine for filling containers includes a series of filling stations, each of which is equipped with an impervious chamber for receiving a container to be filled. The chamber is opened in order to load or unload the container and closed in order to control the atm... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6672340 | Method for filling a vehicle fuel tank with gas A method for filling a vehicle fuel tank with a gas is provided, in which the vehicle fuel tank (31) is connected to a delivery device (2) by a pressure-tight line (10) and the gas stored under pressure is filled into the vehicle fuel tank (31) from a sto... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6585008 | Method and apparatus for breaching and venting sealed inner containers within a drum An apparatus and method for breaching and venting sealed inner containers disposed within a drum, where the drum is evacuated to created a pressure differential resulting in expansion and rupture of the inner containers. The temperature may also be reduce... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6581649 | Methods and apparatus for delivering high purity liquids with low vapor pressure Methods and apparatus for delivery of high purity reactive liquids using gaseous assist are described, the apparatus comprising a container body, the container body having fluidly connected thereto a gas inlet and a reactive liquid outlet, the gas inlet f... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6561231 | Method for filling acoustic implantable transducers Methods for filling transducers of a fully implantable hearing aid system with liquids having either a high or a low vapor pressure are described. Methods are also described for avoiding damage to transducers during their testing and shipment.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6557592 | Bottle valve A bottle charged with a gaseous material intended to be discharged through a range of temperatures but not outside that range, has a valve through which the gaseous material is to be directed. The valve has at least a part wholly inside the bottle, which ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6435226 | Method and apparatus for breaching and venting sealed inner containers within a drum An apparatus and method for breaching and venting sealed inner containers disposed within a drum, where the drum is evacuated to created a pressure differential resulting in expansion and rupture of the inner containers. The temperature may also be reduce... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6393900 | Aerosol can content analyzer workstation An aerosol can content analyzer workstation is disclosed which will make available the drug content of an aerosol can by a mechanical extraction process wherein the extraction is performed by isolating the bottom portion of the aerosol can in an extractio... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6308748 | Sealable recovery vessel system and method for accessing valved containers 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... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6305439 | Vacuum fill/assembly method for fluid dynamic bearing motor A single step shaft assembly and oil fill process begins with the sleeve and thrust plate being assembled, leaving open the entire shaft cavity. The assembly is then placed in an evacuation chamber, and air is evacuated. A measured amount of oil or hydrof... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6240981 | Apparatus and method for controlled penetration of compressed fluid cylinders A drill assembly for penetrating a wall of a container is provided. The container is supported by a platform within a recovery vessel. The drilling assembly allows removal of a fluid from the container. The drilling assembly includes a tube for lining a f... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6223789 | Regulation of vapor pump valve A vapor recovery system employs a sensor apparatus for determining the actual content of hydrocarbon in the effluent vapor stream. The vapor flow of the hydrocarbon effluents is regulated by controlling an adjustable valve configured at the intake or outt... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6220310 | Method for filling containers and installation therefor A method for filling a plastic container (8) while it is still hot and deformable without damaging it, when the filling comprises a phase (17; 13) during which a noticeable difference in pressure between the container inside and the environment external t... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6199600 | Apparatus for injecting working liquid into micro-injecting device and method for injecting the working liquid Disclosed is an apparatus for injecting working liquid into a micro-injecting device and a method for injecting the working liquid into the micro-injecting device. A container filled with the working liquid is in a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum dev... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6164344 | Sealable recovery vessel system and method for accessing valved containers 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... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6082418 | Aseptic container filling assembly A container filling assembly (10) including a carousel (12) having an in-feed station (20) and an exit station (30) for supplying empty containers (22) and exiting filled containers (22). A number valve stations (34) are supported by the carousel (12) for... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5957168 | Apparatus and method for controlled penetration of compressed fluid cylinders A drill assembly for penetrating a wall of a container is provided. The container is supported by a platform within a recovery vessel. The drilling assembly allows removal of a fluid from the container. The drilling assembly includes a tube for lining a f... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5901759 | Rupture vessel with auxiliary processing vessel A fluid recovery system and method for accessing the contents of a target container. A preferred embodiment of the fluid recovery system includes an auxiliary processing vessel for housing a container to be accessed, a cylinder rupture vessel for housing ... | 05/11/1999 |
