US5425528A
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Fluid dispensing apparatus
Assignee: Vetrisystems Inc
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Filing: 1994-02-01
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Granted: 1995-06-20
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Expires: 2014-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A fluid dispensing apparatus is provided which comprises a flexible, collapsible fluid container in fluid communication with an adjustable volume multi-dose dispensing means.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Rains
- 👤 John Kittoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/20; A61M5/204; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A valve connection for controlling flow of a fluid, comprising: a) a first body having a longitudinal bore for receiving a fluid; b) a second body having a longitudinal bore for dispensing said fluid; c) means for releasably and sealingly connecting said first body to said second body to define a passage for the flow of said fluid from said first body to said second body through said bores; and d) valve means responsive to connection of said first body to said second body by said connection means for preventing the flow of said fluid when said first body and said second body are not connected and permitting the flow of said fluid when said first body and said second body are connected, said valve means comprising a septum securely disposed within one of said bodies and a hollow lance integrally connected within said other body; wherein said lance penetrates said septum upon connection of said first body to said second body; and wherein said lance is withdrawn from said septum and said septum remains disposed within said one of said bodies upon disconnection of said first body and said second body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A valve connection for controlling flow of a fluid, comprising: a) a first body having a longitudinal bore for receiving a fluid; b) a second body having a longitudinal bore for dispensing said fluid; c) means for releasably and sealingly connecting said first body to said second body to define a passage for the flow of said fluid from said first body to said second body through said bores; and d) valve means responsive to connection of said first body to said second body by said connection means for preventing the flow of said fluid when said first body and said second body are not connected and permitting the flow of said fluid when said first body and said second body are connected, said valve means comprising a septum securely disposed within one of said bodies and a hollow lance integrally connected within said other body; wherein said lance penetrates said septum upon connection of said first body to said second body; and wherein said lance is withdrawn from said septum and said septum remains disposed within said one of said bodies upon disconnection of said first body and said second body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The valve connection of claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprises a plurality of tabs extending from one of said bodies for engagement in a plurality of corresponding slots formed in said other body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The valve connection of claim 2 wherein said connecting means further comprises teeth correspondingly formed on said tabs and in said slots for releasably locking said tabs in said slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The valve connection of claim 1 wherein said lance comprises a hollow spike having at least one vent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The valve connection of claim 4 wherein said hollow spike has three vents.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The valve connection of claim 1 wherein said septum is resealingly penetrable.
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