US4758225A
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Devices for sampling, drainage or infusion of liquids from or to the human or animal body
Assignee: Pharmacia Ltd
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Filing: 1986-11-07
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Granted: 1988-07-19
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Expires: 2006-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in the sampling or infusion of liquids from or to the human or animal body, comprising a chamber for receiving fluid, a cannula in communication with the chamber, at least one valve means operable in an open condition to connect the chamber with a source or drain of liquid and in a closed condition to seal the chamber therefrom, and chamber venting means allowing the escape of air from the chamber while preventing the escape of liquid therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey A. Cox
- 👤 Liakatali G. H. Parapia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/158; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61M39/0693
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A device for use in both the sampling and infusion of liquids from or to the human or animal body comprising: a housing defining a chamber, a cannula connection portion, an access port, and an air venting port for releasing air in the chamber, said cannula connection portion, said access port and said air venting port each communicating with the chamber and each spaced apart from one another; a cannula connected to the cannula connection portion; means for connecting the access port to a source or drain of liquid; a two-way valve located in the access port for selectively opening or closing a liquid flow path extending into and out of the chamber between the access port and the cannula connection portions thereof; and a filter located in the air venting port, permeable to air and impermeable to both body fluids and infusion liquids so as to release air in the chamber as liquid flows along said liquid flow path.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A device for use in both the sampling and infusion of liquids from or to the human or animal body comprising: a housing defining a chamber, a cannula connection portion, an access port, and an air venting port for releasing air in the chamber, said cannula connection portion, said access port and said air venting port each communicating with the chamber and each spaced apart from one another; a cannula connected to the cannula connection portion; means for connecting the access port to a source or drain of liquid; a two-way valve located in the access port for selectively opening or closing a liquid flow path extending into and out of the chamber between the access port and the cannula connection portions thereof; and a filter located in the air venting port, permeable to air and impermeable to both body fluids and infusion liquids so as to release air in the chamber as liquid flows along said liquid flow path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said filter is a hydrophobic filter comprising an air-permeable barrier of a hydrophobic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said hydrophobic material is polytetrafluoroethylene having a pore size in the range of 0.2 to 0.5 microns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the said two-way valve is disposed in a position and orientation to permit an elongate member penetrating said two-way valve to extend linearly through said chamber and said cannula.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein the said cannula communicates with one end of the said chamber, the said two-way valve is disposed at the opposite end of the said chamber and a second valve is disposed at an intermediate position in a side port of the chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein the said cannula communicates with one end of the said chamber and the said filter is disposed at or adjacent to the opposite end of the said chamber so that, in use, the said venting means is disposed as far away as possible from the body and so that, in use, the said filter releases air from the uppermost portion of the said chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the two-way valve consists of an elastomeric membrane defining a central puncture, which membrane may be penetrated at the puncture site by a cooperating ducted member to provide said liquid flow path through the membrane in an open condition of the said two-way valve and which is self-sealing on withdrawal of the said ducted member in a closed condition of the said two-way valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 7 further including means for fastening the said cooperating ducted member to the device in the open condition of the two-way valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein the membrane is made from a material selected from an uncured rubber material and silicone rubber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in combination with an adapter comprising a cooperating ducted member having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being adapted to penetrate the membrane at the puncture site, and the proximal end having means for the connection of the ducted member to a catheter.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-19 | 1992-01-18 | 1992-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-19 | 1996-01-18 | 1996-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-19 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |