Fluid transfer connector

US12036183B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-12036183-B2
Application numberUS-202017088915-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 4, 2020
Priority dateFeb 24, 2016
Publication dateJul 16, 2024
Grant dateJul 16, 2024

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Abstract

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A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fluid transfer lid comprising: a circular top panel; a female enteral-only coupling comprising a length and extending longitudinally along a first axis from the circular top panel in a first direction, the first coupling comprising a lumen extending axially along the first axis therethrough; an attachment collar extending in a second direction from the circular top panel, an internal circumferential face thereof being threaded to releasably engage corresponding threads of a container; a first tether; an adapter tethered to the attachment collar by the first tether, the adapter comprising a male ISO 80369-3 compatible coupling and a male enteral-only coupling axially aligned and oppositely extending from a central flange member, wherein the male enteral-only coupling of the adapter is configured to mate with the female enteral-only coupling; a second tether; and a closure tethered to the adapter by the second tether. 2. The fluid transfer lid of claim 1 , wherein the first tether and the second tether each extend from the central flange member. 3. The fluid transfer lid of claim 1 , wherein the closure is adapted to seal with the male ISO 80369-3 compatible coupling of the adapter.

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Classifications

  • Container connection means (for dispensing beverages on draught B67D1/0829) · CPC title

  • the container and the lid being made separately (B65D43/161 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • Containers with closing means, e.g. caps · CPC title

  • Connecting means · CPC title

  • for stoppers · CPC title

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What does patent US12036183B2 cover?
A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Avent Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61J1/2096. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jul 16 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 12 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).