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A method and device for opening and closing vials includes a rack for supporting a plurality of vials, a first arrangement for sequentially lifting a cap from each of the supported vials, an upwardly sloping bar for raising each cap from its respective vial, a downwardly sloping bar for lowering eac

A method and device for opening and closing vials includes a rack for supporting a plurality of vials, a first arrangement for sequentially lifting a cap from each of the supported vials, an upwardly sloping bar for raising each cap from its respective vial, a downwardly sloping bar for lowering each cap onto its respective vial, and a second arrangement for closing each cap onto its respective vial.

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A device for use in connection with filling or testing equipment for opening and closing snap-on caps on vials adapted for moving sequentially through the device adjacent the filling or testing equipment, said device comprising: a detachable rack having means for supporting a plurality of vials agai

A device for use in connection with filling or testing equipment for opening and closing snap-on caps on vials adapted for moving sequentially through the device adjacent the filling or testing equipment, said device comprising: a detachable rack having means for supporting a plurality of vials against rotation and tipping; piston means for sequentially snapping off a cap from each of the supported vials; means for raising each cap from its respective vial so as to permit the filling or testing equipment access to the vial; means for lowering each cap onto its respective vial; piston means for snapping each cap onto its respective vial; control means for controlling the operating of both piston means in coordination with the filling or testing equipment; and means for mounting the control means on or adjacent to the filling or testing equipment, the control means including a sensor mounted on or adjacent the filling or testing equipment for sensing when a filling or testing operation occurs and for actuating both piston means substantially simultaneously with the filling or testing operation.