Patent ID: 6237649
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A61J,B65D

Abstract:
A dual vial connecting system for temporarily connecting a glass or plastic vial and a plastic solvent bottle comprising:a cylindrical closing and connecting plastic sleeve with a lower portion having inwardly directed securing means for secure connection with the neck of the glass or plastic vial, whereinan upper portion has an internal thread for screwing connection with the plastic solvent bottle and an integrated plastic membrane which is perforated by the orifice reducer of the plastic solvent bottle when screwed into the upper inner threaded portion of the closing and connecting plastic sleeve,said connecting system being characterized by:the closing and connecting plastic sleeve having a perforable membrane separating the upper inner threaded portion from the lower portion of the closing and connecting plastic sleeve;an inner cylindrical plastic skirt located in the inner lower portion of the closing and connecting plastic sleeve and extending downwardly from the lower surface of the perforable membrane;said skirt having an outer diameter coming in contact with the wall of the inner neck of the glass or plastic vial;an elastomer sealing ring fixed at the uppermost position around the outer surface of the said skirt; andan elastomer sealing plug with a pre-cut section and a cavity in its center;said sealing plug being placed around a cylindrical collar located in the upper inner portion of the closing and connecting plastic sleeve and extending upwardly from the upper surface of the perforable membrane and held in place by an annular rib, whereby the perforable membrane, the cylindrical skirt, the collar and the annular rib are integrally molded parts of the said closing and connecting plastic sleeve.