Coupling closures and docking devices comprising said coupling closures

US8122924B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GEA Pharma Systems Limited · CH

Inventors

• Martin Koch · Neuenbürg, DE
• Joachim Stoyle · Zetel, DE
• Stefan Vogler · Eltville am Rhein, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 30, 2004
• Grant date: Feb 28, 2012
• Expiry date: Apr 14, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D81/32
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling closure is provided for substantially environmentally-sealed reversible closure of containers or hose elements. At least one first flexible band with at least one first closure element is provided. At least one second flexible band is provided with at least one second closure element that is complementary to the first closure element. A top side of the first band comprises at least one third closure element and a top side of the second band comprises at least one fourth closure element. Also a coupling closure is provided for substantially environmentally-sealed reversible closure of containers or hose elements comprising a plurality of frame bands and articulation devices. Immediately adjacent frame bands are connected with one another via at least one articulation device between the immediately adjacent frame bands to form a circumferential folding frame wherein inner sides of at least two adjacent or opposing frame bands are foldable one on top the other to form a closure.