Multiple coupling locks and multiple docking devies containing said multiple coupling locks

A multiple coupling lock system for an environmentally sealed filling or refilling of a first container or a first hose, comprising:

• a first coupling lock having an opening area which is opened;
• a first flexible conveyance unit having a first end connected to said first coupling lock in an environmentally sealed manner;
• a second end of the first flexible conveyance unit connecting to a second coupling lock in an environmentally sealed manner, said opening area of said first coupling lock being sufficiently large when opened to allow said second coupling lock to pass therethrough;
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• said second coupling lock connecting in an environmentally sealed manner to said first container or first hose.

A method for an environmentally sealed filling or refilling of a first container or a first hose, comprising the steps of:

• providing a first coupling lock having an opening area which is opened;
• providing a first flexible conveyance unit having a first end connected to said first coupling lock in an environmentally sealed manner;
• providing a second end of the first flexible conveyance unit connecting to a second coupling lock in an environmentally sealed manner, said opening area of said first coupling lock being sufficiently large when opened to allow said second coupling lock to pass therethrough;
• providing said second coupling lock connecting in an environmentally sealed manner to said first container or first hose;
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• moving said second coupling lock through said first coupling lock while flexing said first flexible conveyance unit.

A docked multiple coupling lock system for an environmentally sealed transfer of a medium between a first container or a first hose and a second container or a second hose, comprising:

• a first coupling having an opening area which is opened;
• a first flexible conveyance unit having a first end connected to said first coupling lock in an environmentally sealed matter;
• a second end of the first flexible conveyance unit connecting to a second coupling lock in an environmentally sealed manner, said opening area of said first coupling being sufficiently large when opened to allow said second coupling lock to pass therethrough;
• said second coupling lock connecting in an environmentally sealed manner to said first container or first hose;
• a second flexible conveyance unit connected in an environmentally sealed manner at a first end to a fourth coupling lock which is docked to said first coupling lock, a second end of said second flexible conveyance unit being connected in an environmentally sealed manner to a third coupling lock connectible with said second coupling lock, said third coupling lock being connected in an environmentally sealed manner to said second container or second hose;
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• said fourth coupling lock having an opening area which when opened is sufficiently large to allow said second coupling lock to pass therethrough.

A docking method for transferring a medium between a first container or a first hose and a second container or a second hose, comprising the steps of:

• providing a first coupling lock connected in environmentally sealed manner to a second coupling lock by a first flexible conveyance unit, an opening area of said first coupling lock being sufficiently large to allow said second coupling lock to pass therethrough;
• providing a third coupling lock connected in environmentally sealed manner to a fourth coupling lock by a second flexible conveyance unit, an opening area of said fourth coupling lock being sufficiently large to allow said third coupling lock to pass therethrough;
• docking said first and fourth coupling locks together;
• moving either said second coupling lock or said third coupling lock through said first and fourth docked coupling locks for connection of said second and third coupling locks to each other;
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• transferring the medium between the first container or first hose and the second container or second hose.