An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
A liquid transfer system is disclosed including a transport path that transports a plurality of vials through the liquid transfer system. Each of the plurality of vials has a cap that forms a seal with an open-ended vial body. The liquid transfer system is comprised of a vial capper/decapper assembly that is positioned adjacent to the transport path and includes a plurality of rotatable spindles. Each spindle has a rotatable shaft and a first projection supported by the shaft. The first projection also includes a cam surface that engages a cap of a vial so as to breach the seal and open the vial. The plurality of spindles is rotated simultaneously to simultaneously breach the seals and open the caps of the plurality of vials.
B65B 7/26 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en fermant des couvercles à charnières
A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
B65D 6/28 - Réceptacles dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau de remplacement avec des liaisons à demeure entre parois, p. ex. liaisons d'angles
A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
A fluid sample collection system (10) includes a vial (12), a plunger (66) and a fluid sample collection device (54) having an absorbent (64) for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger (66) includes an elongated handle portion (68) and a plunger head portion (70) detachably connected to the handle portion (68). The plunger (66) also includes a splash guard (96) supported on the handle portion (68). During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent (64) from the sample collection device (54) is placed into the vial (12) and the plunger (66) is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial (12) to express the fluid sample from the absorbent (64). The plunger head portion (70) is retained within the vial (12) with the absorbent (64) in a generally compressed state and the handle portion (68) is detached and removed from the vial (12).
A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.
A fluid sample collection system 10 includes a vial 12, a plunger 66 and a fluid sample collection device 54 having an absorbent 64 for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger 66 includes an elongated handle portion 68 and a plunger head portion 70 detachably connected to the handle portion 68. The plunger 66 also includes a splash guard 96 supported on the handle portion 68. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent 64 from the sample collection device 54 is placed into the vial 12 and the plunger 66 is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial 12 to express the fluid sample from the absorbent 64. The plunger head portion 70 is retained within the vial 12 with the absorbent 64 in a generally compressed state and the handle portion 68 is detached and removed from the vial 12.
A61B 10/00 - Instruments pour le prélèvement d'échantillons corporels à des fins de diagnostic Autres procédés ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination ou la détermination du sexe ou de la période d'ovulationInstruments pour gratter la gorge
A fluid sample collection system includes a vial, a plunger and a fluid sample collection device having an absorbent for absorbing and retaining a fluid sample therein. The plunger includes an elongated handle portion and a plunger head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The plunger also includes a splash guard supported on the handle portion. During the sample collection process, the saturated absorbent from the sample collection device is placed into the vial and the plunger is then advanced toward a closed end of the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent. The plunger head portion is retained within the vial with the absorbent in a generally compressed state and the handle portion is detached and removed from the vial.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
Containers, namely, vials for use in the testing of samples of biological materials, dairy products, and environmental liquids Containers, namely, vials for the collection and storage of samples of biological materials, dairy products and environmental liquids
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CONTAINER HAVING A RECEPTACLE AND AN INTEGRAL CAP AND PRODUCT FORMED THEREBY
An apparatus (10) for forming a container (12) generally comprises a first mold part (20) having an injection moid portion (70) and a blow mold portion (72, 74) and a second mold part (22) having a core pin (30, 32). The core pin (30, 32) is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion (70) in a first position to define an injection mold cavity (24) for forming a preform (124) and an integral cap (16). The core pin (30, 32) is also configured to cooperate with the biow mold portion (72, 74) in a second position to define a blow mold cavity (26) for forming a receptacle (14) from the preform (124). The cap (16) may be closed at the biow mold portion (72, 74) to seal the receptacle (14). One or more threads (18) may be formed on a neck (126) of the container (12).
B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
B29C 49/32 - Appareils de moulage par soufflage comportant des moules ou des parties de moule mobiles selon un mouvement de va-et-vient
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CONTAINER HAVING A RECEPTACLE AND AN INTEGRAL CAP AND PRODUCT FORMED THEREBY
An apparatus (10) for forming a container (12) generally comprises a first mold part (20) having an injection moid portion (70) and a blow mold portion (72, 74) and a second mold part (22) having a core pin (30, 32). The core pin (30, 32) is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion (70) in a first position to define an injection mold cavity (24) for forming a preform (124) and an integral cap (16). The core pin (30, 32) is also configured to cooperate with the biow mold portion (72, 74) in a second position to define a blow mold cavity (26) for forming a receptacle (14) from the preform (124). The cap (16) may be closed at the biow mold portion (72, 74) to seal the receptacle (14). One or more threads (18) may be formed on a neck (126) of the container (12).
B65D 1/02 - Bouteilles ou réceptacles similaires, à cols ou à ouvertures rétrécies analogues, conçus pour verser le contenu
B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
B29C 49/32 - Appareils de moulage par soufflage comportant des moules ou des parties de moule mobiles selon un mouvement de va-et-vient
An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.
An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.
A container and cap assembly includes a container body and a cap integrally connected to the container body. An annular recess is formed in the lip of the container. The cap includes first and second sealing flanges that form a generally fluid tight seal with an annular lip of the container body.
A sample collection system includes a vial and a collection stick. The collection stick includes an elongated handle portion and an absorbent head portion detachably connected to the handle portion. The absorbent head portion is configured to absorb and retain the fluid sample therein prior to insertion of the collection stick within the vial. During the sample collection process, the collection stick is inserted into the vial to express the fluid sample from the absorbent head portion into the vial. The absorbent head portion is retained within the vial in a generally compressed state with the handle portion being detached and removed from the vial.
The present invention relates to a container for collecting and storing breast milk. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention provides a container (100) for collecting and storing breast milk obtained using a breast pump, comprising: a body (102), wherein the body has an open end (102A) with a lip (102B), a closed end (102C) and a cavity (102D) between the open end and the closed end for receiving therein the breast milk; a cap (104); a hinge (106) disposed adjacent the open end of the body for connecting the cap to the body; a sealing mechanism (108) disposed on the cap, wherein the sealing mechanism provides a resealable, watertight seal between the cap and the lip of the body when the cap is placed thereon; and at least one thread (110) disposed at the open end of the body, wherein the thread is configured to provide a screw-on connection between the body and the breast pump.
The present invention relates to a container for collecting and storing breast milk. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention provides a container (100) for collecting and storing breast milk obtained using a breast pump, comprising: a body (102), wherein the body has an open end (102A) with a lip (102B), a closed end (102C) and a cavity (102D) between the open end and the closed end for receiving therein the breast milk; a cap (104); a hinge (106) disposed adjacent the open end of the body for connecting the cap to the body; a sealing mechanism (108) disposed on the cap, wherein the sealing mechanism provides a resealable, watertight seal between the cap and the lip of the body when the cap is placed thereon; and at least one thread (110) disposed at the open end of the body, wherein the thread is configured to provide a screw-on connection between the body and the breast pump.
A container for collecting and storing breast milk. More particularly, one embodiment provides a container for collecting and storing breast milk obtained using a breast pump, comprising: a body, wherein the body has an open end with a lip, a closed end and a cavity between the open end and the closed end for receiving therein the breast milk; a cap; a hinge disposed adjacent the open end of the body for connecting the cap to the body; a sealing mechanism disposed on the cap, wherein the sealing mechanism provides a resealable, watertight seal between the cap and the lip of the body when the cap is placed thereon; and at least one thread disposed at the open end of the body, wherein the thread is configured to provide a screw-on connection between the body and the breast pump.
B65D 55/16 - Dispositifs empêchant la perte des éléments de fermeture amovibles
B65D 41/18 - Capuchons à enclenchement non métalliques, p. ex. en papier, en plastique
B65D 39/00 - Fermetures disposées dans les cols, les orifices verseurs ou les ouvertures de décharge, p. ex. bouchons
B65D 53/00 - Éléments d'étanchéité ou d'emballageÉtanchéité réalisée par matériaux liquides ou plastiques
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons
