Universal fluid container enclosure systems

Abstract

Various embodiments are generally directed to fluid container enclosure systems that couple with a fluid container and enable different systems, such as endoscopic systems, to access the contents of the fluid container, such as via a tubing set. The enclosure systems are configured to fit a wide range of fluid container necks, ports, or other openings, including various opening dimensions and thread finishes. In one embodiment, an enclosure system may include a plug having a sleeve extending therefrom. The plug may be deformed manually or via a plunger system to reduce the outer dimension thereof to fit the plug in the neck of a fluid container. Once the plug is arranged within the neck, the sleeve may be folded down over an outer surface of the neck to form or reinforce a seal between the enclosure system and the neck of the fluid container. Other embodiments are described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An enclosure system for enclosing a fluid container, comprising:
 a plug having an outer diameter larger than an opening of a neck of the fluid container, a first plug end and a second plug end arranged on opposing sides of the plug, the plug configured to deform responsive to pressure to reduce the outer diameter to fit the first plug end through the opening and into the neck of the fluid container; and   a sleeve forming a hollow flexible cylinder extending from the second plug end, the sleeve having a first sleeve end coupled to the second plug and a second sleeve end arranged opposite the first sleeve end, the first sleeve end configured to fold at least a portion of the sleeve outward and down toward the second plug end to arrange at least a portion of the sleeve over an outer neck surface of the neck when the first plug end is installed within the neck.   
     
     
         2 . The enclosure system according to  claim 1 , the first plug end to expand to engage an inner surface of the neck to form a seal responsive to removal of the pressure. 
     
     
         3 . The enclosure system according to  claim 1 , an outer sleeve surface of the sleeve to engage the outer neck surface when the sleeve is folded over the outer neck surface to form a seal between the sleeve and the neck. 
     
     
         4 . The enclosure system according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one opening is formed in the second plug end for at least one tube of a tube set to extend through the plug to access a fluid arranged with the fluid container. 
     
     
         5 . The enclosure system according to  claim 4 , further comprising at least one liner arranged within the at least one opening to maintain a shape of opening when the plug is deformed. 
     
     
         6 . The enclosure system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plunger having a plunger rod extending through the sleeve and the plug, the plunger rod having a first plunger end anchored to the first plug end and a second plunger end arranged opposite the first plunger end, the second plunger end having a plunger handle. 
     
     
         7 . The enclosure system according to  claim 6 , the plunger handle configured to move in a direction toward the first plug end responsive to a force to cause the first plunger end to pull on the first plug end to stretch the plug and reduce the outer diameter to fit the first end in the opening of the neck. 
     
     
         8 . The enclosure system according to  claim 7 , the first plug end to expand to engage an inner surface of the neck to form a seal responsive to removal of the force. 
     
     
         9 . The enclosure system according to  claim 6 , the plunger rod removably coupled to the anchor. 
     
     
         10 . An enclosure system for enclosing a fluid container, comprising:
 a cap comprising at least one protrusion extending from an internal side of a base portion of the cap, the at least one protrusion configured to engage an outer neck surface of an opening of the neck of the fluid container as the cap is being pressed down onto the neck to cause the base portion to expand to allow the at least one protrusion to engage at least one thread on the outer surface of neck, the base portion biased toward the neck to hold the cap on the neck; and   a sealing material arranged within a top internal portion of the cap, the sealing material to contact at least a portion of the outer neck surface to form a seal between the enclosure system and the neck.   
     
     
         11 . The enclosure system according to  claim 10 , the sealing material formed of a malleable material comprising at least one of a polymer, silicone, a wax, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The enclosure system according to  claim 10 , the at least one protrusion comprising at least one hook. 
     
     
         13 . The enclosure system according to  claim 10 , the at least one protrusion comprising at least one ridge extending circumferentially around at least a portion of the internal surface. 
     
     
         14 . The enclosure system according to  claim 10 , the cap configured to withstand a pressure of about 8 psi when installed on the fluid container. 
     
     
         15 . The enclosure system according to  claim 10 , wherein at least one opening is formed in the cap for at least one tube of a tube set to extend through the cap to access a fluid arranged with the fluid container. 
     
     
         16 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a fluid container;   a tube set arranged and configured to access fluid within the fluid container, the tube set coupled to an endoscope for use during an endoscopic procedure;   an enclosure system configured to enclose the fluid container, the enclosure system configured to enclose fluid containers having an opening of about 1 cm to about 10 cm.   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , the enclosure system comprising:
 a plug having an outer diameter larger than an opening of a neck of the fluid container, a first plug end and a second plug end arranged on opposing sides of the plug, the plug configured to deform responsive to pressure to reduce the outer diameter to fit the first plug end through the opening and into the neck of the fluid container; and   a sleeve forming a hollow flexible cylinder extending from the second plug end, the sleeve having a first sleeve end coupled to the second plug and a second sleeve end arranged opposite the first sleeve end, the first sleeve end configured to fold at least a portion of the sleeve outward and down toward the second plug end to arrange at least a portion of the sleeve over an outer neck surface of the neck when the first plug end is installed within the neck.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus according to  claim 17 , the enclosure system further comprising a plunger having a plunger rod extending through the sleeve and the plug, the plunger rod having a first plunger end anchored to the first plug end and a second plunger end arranged opposite the first plunger end, the second plunger end having a plunger handle. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , the enclosure system comprising:
 a cap comprising at least one protrusion extending from an internal side of a base portion of the cap, the at least one protrusion configured to engage an outer neck surface of an opening of the neck of the fluid container as the cap is being pressed down onto the neck to cause the base portion to expand to allow the at least one protrusion to engage at least one thread on the outer surface of neck, the base portion biased toward the neck to hold the cap on the neck; and   a sealing material arranged within a top internal portion of the cap, the sealing material to contact at least a portion of the outer neck surface to form a seal between the enclosure system and the neck.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , the sealing material formed of a malleable material comprising at least one of a polymer, silicone, a wax, or a combination thereof.