Coupling lock and attachment module and docking device, each containing said coupling lock

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8539995
APP PUB NO 20100084049A1
SERIAL NO

12568625

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Coupling locks, attachment modules, and docking devices allow for re-filling, filling and/or emptying of containers in a manner that is insulated against the environment. An attachment module includes a coupling lock and a locking clamp, where the coupling lock includes a pipe nozzle and a closing flap. A first clamping element is located on an outer side of the pipe nozzle to engage with a second clamping element by means of the locking clamp to create a temporary connection. A docking device includes the first coupling lock or the attachment module, and a second coupling lock, complementary to the first coupling lock. When the closing flaps of the first and second coupling locks are brought into contact with each other, they can be pivoted from a closed position, where they lock the transfer channel formed by the pipe nozzles, around a shared axis into an open position.

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GEA PHARMA SYSTEMS AG4416 BUBENDORF

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Koch, Martin Muellheim, DE 56 404
Lais, Peter Muellheim, DE 16 186
Smith, Thomas Marsden Brookhaven, US 1 9

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