Patent ID: 6299608
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A61J,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A transfer assembly for communicating with a container portion of a bottle, with said container portion for retaining a substance therein, said transfer assembly comprising:a transfer portion;a protective cap having a closed end portion and an enclosed interior placeable about the transfer portion for safeguarding the transfer portion against contamination with the environment;a layer of a fluid sealing silicone material along a sealing area of the transfer portion subject to contact with said protective cap; andone or more ridge elements formed on an area of the protective cap coming into contact with the sealing area of the transfer portion, said one or more ridge elements engaging the layer of fluid sealing silicone material during contact between the protective cap and the sealing area of the transfer portion to form the sealing silicone material into a circumferential protective seal between and adapted to the dimensions of said transfer portion and said protective cap.