A device for treating at least one container, for example a beverage filling system for filling and/or closing a container is described. The device includes a treatment carousel rotating about an axis of rotation with at least one treatment unit, arranged in the peripheral region of the treatment carousel, for treating the container that is to be treated, and a container holder arranged on the treatment carousel and assigned to the treatment unit, for holding the container during treatment with the treatment unit. A container transfer receptacle which is assigned to the container holder and is radially displaceable with respect to the axis of rotation is provided for receiving the container to be treated from an upstream treatment carousel and/or for transferring the now treated container to a downstream treatment carousel.

Apparatus for installing a bung plug in and/or extracting a bung plug from a container positioned below the apparatus includes a carrier selectively movable up and down relative to the container, a bung plug engagement tool carried by the carrier and including a bung plug wrench and a centering collar carried by the carrier and at least partially surrounding the bung plug wrench.

A cap attaching/detaching device 20 is a device for attaching or detaching a cap 141 in which a screw portion is formed to or from a test tube 14 by rotating the cap 141. A cap grip portion 21 grips the cap 141. A rotation mechanism 22 attaches or detaches the cap 141 to or from the test tube 14 by rotating the cap 141 by rotating the cap grip portion 21. The rotation mechanism 22 has an axial portion 221, and a nut portion 222. The axial portion 221 has an outer peripheral surface on which a screw thread 223 is formed. The nut portion 222 has an inner peripheral surface on which a screw groove 224 to be screwed into the screw thread 223 of the axial portion 221 is formed, and rotatably holds the axial portion 221 in a fixed state. A pitch of the screw thread 223 is the same as a pitch of the screw portion formed in the cap 141.

A cap attaching/detaching device 20 is a device for attaching or detaching a cap 141 in which a screw portion is formed to or from a test tube 14 by rotating the cap 141. A cap grip portion 21 grips the cap 141. A rotation mechanism 22 attaches or detaches the cap 141 to or from the test tube 14 by rotating the cap 141 by rotating the cap grip portion 21. The rotation mechanism 22 has an axial portion 221, and a nut portion 222. The axial portion 221 has an outer peripheral surface on which a screw thread 223 is formed. The nut portion 222 has an inner peripheral surface on which a screw groove 224 to be screwed into the screw thread 223 of the axial portion 221 is formed, and rotatably holds the axial portion 221 in a fixed state. A pitch of the screw thread 223 is the same as a pitch of the screw portion formed in the cap 141.

A container cap with a body having a lower portion with internal threads for connecting to a container, and an upper portion defining a main opening. The upper cap portion having a first surface defining a partial opening and a stem protruding through the main opening. The lower cap portion having a second surface defining a partial opening. The upper and lower cap portions configured to rotate with respect to one another such that the partial openings align between a closed position and an open position to selectively permit fluid flow therethrough. A method for capping a container.

A container cap with a body having a lower portion with internal threads for connecting to a container, and an upper portion defining a main opening. The upper cap portion having a first surface defining a partial opening and a stem protruding through the main opening. The lower cap portion having a second surface defining a partial opening. The upper and lower cap portions configured to rotate with respect to one another such that the partial openings align between a closed position and an open position to selectively permit fluid flow therethrough. A method for capping a container.

A prosthetic valve packaging system includes a jar, a lid, a lid liner, and a humectant. The jar has a closed end, an open end, a side wall and an interior sized to receive the prosthetic heart valve. The lid is connected to the open end of the jar. The lid liner includes a rim sandwiched between the lid and the side wall of the jar to provide a fluid-tight seal. The humectant is supported within the interior of the jar. The humectant may be supported by the lid liner. The lid liner may include one or more windows so that the humectant may provide a desired humidity to the inside of jar to maintain a desired water content in the tissue of the valve. The system may obviate the need to store the valve in a dry state, or to otherwise store the valve submerged in an aldehyde solution.

A prosthetic valve packaging system includes a jar, a lid, a lid liner, and a humectant. The jar has a closed end, an open end, a side wall and an interior sized to receive the prosthetic heart valve. The lid is connected to the open end of the jar. The lid liner includes a rim sandwiched between the lid and the side wall of the jar to provide a fluid-tight seal. The humectant is supported within the interior of the jar. The humectant may be supported by the lid liner. The lid liner may include one or more windows so that the humectant may provide a desired humidity to the inside of jar to maintain a desired water content in the tissue of the valve. The system may obviate the need to store the valve in a dry state, or to otherwise store the valve submerged in an aldehyde solution.

A system and method for gripping, torqueing and releasing an element so as to cap and/or decap a container, such as those typically utilized to house specimens in laboratory environments. The system is driven by a single bi-directional motor linked to a coupler assembly via a rotating threaded shaft. The coupler assembly is configured to engage with an element, such as a cap or container, via mechanically-biased splines that are actuated without any complex linkages, or operative connection to the motor or other powered components. The system employs an ejector nut and an ejector, both of which are concentrically positioned about the threaded shaft. The ejector nut translates along the shaft as a function of the shaft's rotation, so as to permit the retraction of the ejector when an element is engaged in the coupler assembly or cause the ejector to extend into the coupler assembly to disengage the element. The direction and rotation of the motor is controlled by a system coupled to sensors positioned within the system. Such control system may include one or more processors, component interfaces, and data storage/memory. The sensors may include multiple optical, magnetic or mechanical means for monitoring one or more of the positions of the ejector nut and ejector along the threaded shaft, and/or the rotational position of the coupler assembly.

A cap rotation device includes a cap rotator, a liquid transferring device and an optical detecting device. The liquid transferring device is disposed near the cap rotator, and the optical detecting device is disposed between the cap rotator and the liquid transferring device. The optical detecting device is used to detect a position of a sealing cap of a chemical drum to guide the cap rotator aligning with the sealing cap. Therefore, the sealing cap is opened by the cap rotator, and then the chemical liquid is transferred by the liquid transferring device.