Sterile/aseptic connector
US5858016A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7148
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aseptic/sterile fluid connection between two containers is formed by radio frequency sealing together portions of transfer regions of two containers. Each transfer region has a layer of a relatively high melt temperature material such as a rubber or elastomer positioned between two outer container walls made of a flexible thermoplastic, for example polyvinyl chloride. The transfer regions are placed in registry, and the radio frequency welding fuses together portions of adjacent container outer walls and forms a fluid opening therethrough.
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