IR tube sealer and methods sealing a tube
US10569475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2023/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an IR tube sealing device and method of sealing a polymer tube with infrared energy. In particular embodiments, the IR tube sealing device can be a portable, hand-held device adapted to receive and compress a polymer tube, and produce and direct infrared energy toward the compressed polymer tube to quickly form a permanent aseptic seal.
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