Fluid manifold and method of making same

A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position.

Fluid manifold and method of making same

A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position.

Multi-panel sidewall container

Container rim with rounded corners

CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT

A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.

CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT

A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.

CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT

CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT

A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked. 120-. (canceled)21. A container comprising:a bottom wall;a generally frustoconical sidewall extending upward from said bottom wall, said sidewall including a plurality of generally axially-extending alignment structures circumferentially spaced around said sidewall and extending at least a portion of a height of said sidewall;an exterior surface of said sidewall;an interior surface of said sidewall, said interior surface radially and axially conforming to said exterior surface of said sidewall; andat least one of a rib, peak and indention formed on said exterior surface of said sidewall between one said alignment structure and an adjacent said alignment structure.wherein each of said generally axially-extending alignment structures comprises first and second oppositely-sloping faces, said faces intersecting along a generally longitudinally-extending apex;wherein said container is capable of being fully nested within a second generally identical container.22. The container of claim 21 , wherein each of said plurality of generally axially-extending alignment structures includes a v-shaped lower edge.23. The container of claim 21 , wherein said plurality of generally axially-extending ...

Container having enhanced wall integrity and alignment element

A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.

FLUID MANIFOLD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position. 1. A fluid manifold comprising a body , wherein the body comprises:a proximal end;a distal end;a primary channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end; anda plurality of auxiliary channels exiting from the primary channel along a length thereof, including an auxiliary channel disposed at the distal end;{'sub': 'Ac', 'wherein the auxiliary channel disposed at the distal end has an inner diameter, D,'}wherein the primary channel and the plurality of auxiliary channels are in fluid communication with one another, and wherein the primary channel is coterminous with the auxiliary channel disposed at the distal end.2. The fluid manifold of claim 1 , wherein the primary channel extends to a distance of no more than 0.4*Dbeyond a distal edge of the auxiliary channel.3. The fluid manifold of claim 1 , wherein the primary channel has no dead zone.4. The fluid manifold of claim 1 , wherein the primary channel has an average diameter Dand a first axis along its length between the proximal end of the body and the distal end of the body claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary channel has an average diameter Dand a second axis along its length claim 1 , wherein the fluid manifold comprises a ratio of D/Dof at least 0.01.5. The fluid manifold of claim 4 , wherein the primary channel and the auxiliary channel intersect to ...

Fluid manifold and method of making same

A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position.

CAP ASSEMBLY

A cap assembly for closing an opening in a vessel may include a stopper and a rigid cap adapted to fit over the stopper and onto a vessel. The stopper may include a polymer body adapted to fit an opening of the vessel and a tubular portion defining an internal passageway extending through the polymer body. The rigid cap may include a pressure based locking mechanism adapted to engage the vessel under a unidirectional force and a tamper evident feature. 1. A cap assembly for closing an opening in a vessel , the cap assembly comprising:a stopper comprising a polymer body adapted to fit an opening of a vessel, wherein the stopper further comprises a tubular portion defining an internal passageway extending through the polymer body; and a pressure based locking mechanism; and', 'a tamper evident feature., 'a rigid cap adapted to fit over the stopper and onto the vessel, wherein the cap comprises2. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pressure based locking mechanism is adapted to engage the vessel under a unidirectional engagement force.3. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pressure based locking mechanism claim 1 , when engaged with the vessel claim 1 , provides a sealing pressure between the stopper and the vessel.4. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the unidirectional engagement force is not greater than about 50 lbs.5. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the direct engagement pressure is at least about 10 lbs.6. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealing pressure between the stopper and the vessel is at least about 200 lbs.7. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealing pressure between the stopper and the vessel is not greater than about 100 lbs.8. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein tamper evident feature is adapted to show an alteration in its physical appearance upon any attempt to remove the cap assembly after engagement of the pressure based locking mechanism with the vessel.9. The cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the stopper ...

CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT

A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.

Container

FLUID MANIFOLD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position. 1. A fluid manifold comprising a body , wherein the body comprises:a proximal end;a distal end;a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel;at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port; andat least one compression valve region disposed along the body that is operable between an open position and a closed position such that when in the closed position fluid flow is restricted from at least one of flowing through the primary channel and flowing out of the primary channel and into the auxiliary channel.2. A fluid manifold assembly comprising: a proximal end;', 'a distal end;', 'a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel;', 'at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port; and', 'at least one compression valve region disposed along the body that is operable between an open position and a closed position such that when in the closed position fluid flow is ...

Multi-panel sidewall container

Container with rounded corners

Multi-panel sidewall container

Container having enhanced wall integrity and alignment element

A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.

Container lid

Fluid manifold and method of making same

Packaging container and method of making and using the same

The present application is directed to a packaging container including a body including; a first portion including a coupling feature; a second portion including a coupling feature and complementary to the first portion; and a hinge portion coupling the first portion to the second portion adapted to move the packaging container from an open position to a closed position around a product, where the first portion and the second portion combine to form a void port in the closed position.

Fluid manifold

Packaging container and method of making and using the same

The present application is directed to a packaging container including a body including; a first portion including a coupling feature; a second portion including a coupling feature and complementary to the first portion; and a hinge portion coupling the first portion to the second portion adapted to move the packaging container from an open position to a closed position around a product, where the first portion and the second portion combine to form a void port in the closed position.

Fluid manifold and method of making same

A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position.

Combined container lid and container cover