Apparatus for securing a closure in an aperture of a container
AssigneeMatcon (R&D) Limited
InventorEdward John Piepereit
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Abstract
The invention relates to apparatus (1) for securing a closure (2) in an aperture (3) of a container (4) using means (5) adapted to contain the closure (2) and the container (4) to secure the closure (2), the apparatus (1) comprising means (6) to provide for generation and release of a vacuum or partial vacuum between the securing means (5) and the closure (2) to move the securing means (5) into a securing position.
Claims17
Apparatus for securing a closure in an aperture of a container using means adapted to engage the closure and the container to secure the closure, characterised in that the apparatus comprises means to provide for generation and release of a vacuum or partial vacuum between the securing means and the closure to move the securing means into a securing position.
Apparatus according to any preceding claim, including second means to provide for generation of a vacuum or partial vacuum, the said second means being adapted to provide for generation and release of a vacuum or partial vacuum between the securing means and the apparatus.
Apparatus according to any preceding claim, comprising actuator means adapted to releasably engage the securing means for attachment to the container.
A kit of parts for securing a closure in an aperture of a container, characterised by apparatus according to any preceding claim, and securing means.
A method of releasably securing a closure in an aperture of a container using means adapted to engage the closure and the container to secure the closure, the method being characterised by the use of a vacuum or partial vacuum generated between the securing means and the closure to secure or release the securing means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.