A method of sealing a container and a lid by melt adhesion by laser. Either the container or the lid has a thermoplastic resin that permits the laser beam to transmit through and the other one has a resin composition of the thermoplastic resin containing a heat-generating substance. Further, the laser beam applies a rectangular beam having a uniform intensity distribution. The upper-limit of temperature is not lower than a melting point of the thermoplastic resin but lower than a thermal decomposition start temperature thereof in the melt adhesion interface between the container and the lid, and the temperature reaches the upper-limit in a heating time t (msec) represented by the following formula (1),
t (msec)=L/S(1)
where L is the length (mm) of the rectangular beam in the scanning direction, and S is the rate of laser scanning (mm/msec) of not higher than 1.65 mm/msec.

A pierceable cap 11 may be used for containing sample specimens. The pierceable cap 11 may prevent escape of sample specimens before transfer with a transfer device 43. The pierceable cap 11 may fit over a vessel 21. An access port in the shell of the pierceable cap 11 may allow passage of a transfer device 43 through the pierceable cap 11. At least one frangible layer 215, 216 may be configured with cross slits 506 in a particular cross slit geometry. The cross slits 506 may contain an openable portion 644 or be covered by a thin membrane 645. The shell 610 and frangible layer (s) 215, 216 may be integrated into a one piece cap 601, or be separate components 634. The membrane on which the cross slits 506 are placed can be flat or contoured to guide the transfer device 43 to the cross slits 506.

An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.

An apparatus for forming a container generally comprises a first mold part having an injection mold portion and a blow mold portion and a second mold part having a core pin. The core pin is configured to cooperate with the injection mold portion in a first position to define an injection mold cavity for forming a preform and an integral cap. The core pin is also configured to cooperate with the blow mold portion in a second position to define a blow mold cavity for forming a receptacle from the preform. The cap may be closed at the blow mold portion to seal the receptacle. One or more threads may be formed on a neck of the container.

In some aspects, a keyed cap for a container is provided. Furthermore, in some aspects, a keyed container device including a container and the keyed cap for the container is also provided. Still further, in some aspects, a keyed containing system including a container, keyed cap for the container, and an electronic device having a keying element that is adapted to mate or otherwise fit with a specific keying element on the keyed cap. If a keyed cap has a keying element that does not correctly correspond to a specific keying element on an electronic device, then the keyed cap will not properly mate with the keying element on the electronic device. For example, the two keying elements that do not match may not fit sufficiently far enough within each other to permit the piercing member on the electronic device to reach a septum on the cap.

A device for preparing and dispensing a mixed substance has a first container containing a first substance and a second container containing a second substance, the containers having a common central axis. The first container has a ceiling with an optional first opening, a first wall, and a first base, the second container having a second wall and a second base, the first base having an outlet formation which can be closed by a closure part. The closure part forms a lid for the second container by connection to a free edge of the second wall. The outlet formation is brought into alignment with a second opening in the closure part by rotating the first container relative to the closure part, clearing the way for the first substance into the second container. The mixed substance can be removed from the device through a third opening in the container bottom.

A locking cap for a beverage can includes an annular ring, an outer portion, an inner portion and an annular seal. The locking cap attaches to a beverage can and allows the beverage can to be resealed to prevent spills and loss of carbonation and enable the beverage can to be transported easily. In some embodiments, the locking cap is used for cannabis infused beverages and prevents unauthorized drinking of the beverage. Further, in some embodiments, the inner portion doubles as a dosing cup, allowing a user to accurately dose the beverage.

A can end has a curl extending circumferentially about a longitudinal axis. A circumferential wall extends downwardly. A strengthening member is joined to lower segment of the circumferential wall. A center panel extends radially inwardly from the circumferential strengthening member. A rivet attaches a tab to the center panel. A cover is attached to the tab and is rotation therewith. A frangible score in the center panel is breakable to form a pour opening in the center panel. The cover is rotatable to overlay the pour opening and effectively reclose the pour opening in a reclosed condition of the can end.

A closure system for a medication container, the interior of which is accessible via a container opening designed in the manner of a bottle mouth, comprising a bump cap with an annular lid having a central opening, on the outer circumference of which is arranged a number of latching elements which can be brought into engagement with an outer bead mounted circumferentially on the container opening, and a one-piece closure plug with a closure body which completely fills the central opening of the annular lid and can be brought into latching engagement therewith, is intended to enable continuous compliance with even high sterility requirements during handling in a simple and reliable manner. For this purpose, the closure body is designed as a duckbill valve.

The present disclosure provides for a cap assembly for use with a vial, the cap assembly comprising: an outer cap defining a central cavity, an upper opening, and a lower opening; an inner cap defining a central cavity, wherein the inner cap is secured at least partially within the outer cap's central cavity; and a liner disposed within the outer cap's central cavity between the outer cap's upper opening and an upper edge of the inner cap, wherein the liner extends across the outer cap's upper opening. Further provided herein are methods of using the same.