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Method of making a light-sealing cap with feature for addition of materials

US5632950A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1995
Grant dateMay 27, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03D13/043
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A light-lock cap comprising a shell, means to seal said shell to a container, means to allow passage of fluids through said cap into a container covered by said cap, means to allow gases to exit a container covered by said cap, said means for liquid passage comprises a labyrinth passage with an upward facing inlet and downward facing exit, said means for gases to exit comprises a labyrinth passage with a side facing orifice on the interior of said cap and a side facing orifice on the exterior of said cap. There is also provided a method of forming the cap.

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