EP0132632A2
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Compartmented flexible solution container
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1984-07-03
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2004-07-03
Abstract
Abstract 5 A compartmented and collapsible container for sterile components which has at least two separate compartments for different components, yet will permit the intermixing of the components upon the release of a clamping member engaging an intermediate passageway which interconnects the compartments. The compartmented container is specifically constructed for use with two solutions which are normally incompatible over an extended period of time when mixed. The container herein described permits the two incompatible solutions to be sterilized in a disposable, flexible container. At the time of usage, the two materials can be readily intermixed in the same container and administered therefrom, such as with the usual intravenous administation equipment. An important feature of the container is a clamp member which can seal the interconnecting passageway in the container in a unique manner as well as a container with apertures to accommodate the clamp both during its operative and inoperative modes.
Inventors
- 👤 George Walter Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/14; A61J1/20; A61J1/2093; A61J1/05; A61J1/10; A61J1/2003; A61J1/202; A61J1/2034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A compartmented flexible container for at least two different fluids wherein said fluids can be intermixed inside said container through the release of a clamping member engaging an intermediate passageway in said container comprising: a body member defined by spaced apart opposing walls formed from a plastic resinous material; an intermediate section constructed and arranged with respect to said body member and said opposing walls to separate the inside of said body member into two separate compartments as well as to define a passageway between said compartments; a clamp member including a clamping portion defined by at least one arm portion, said arm portion adapted to be positioned over said walls defining said passageway to temporarily seal the contents of said compartments from each other; and at least two apertures spaced from said passageway, said apertures constructed and arranged to accept portions of said clamping member therethrough; whereby upon the release of the clamping portion of said clamp member from said walls defining said passageway, the contents of said compartments can flow through said passageway and be intermixed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A compartmented flexible container for at least two different fluids wherein said fluids can be intermixed inside said container through the release of a clamping member engaging an intermediate passageway in said container comprising: a body member defined by spaced apart opposing walls formed from a plastic resinous material; an intermediate section constructed and arranged with respect to said body member and said opposing walls to separate the inside of said body member into two separate compartments as well as to define a passageway between said compartments; a clamp member including a clamping portion defined by at least one arm portion, said arm portion adapted to be positioned over said walls defining said passageway to temporarily seal the contents of said compartments from each other; and at least two apertures spaced from said passageway, said apertures constructed and arranged to accept portions of said clamping member therethrough; whereby upon the release of the clamping portion of said clamp member from said walls defining said passageway, the contents of said compartments can flow through said passageway and be intermixed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 1 wherein said intermediate section includes said apertures spaced in opposing directions from said passageway and said clamp is defined by opposing arm portions joined by a hinging portion and frictional engaging but releasable portions located opposite said hinging portion, with one of said apertures adapted to receive the hinging portion and the other said frictional engaging portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 1 wherein said container body member is fabricated from two separate sheets of thermoplastic material which are sealed at the periphery and said intermediate section is defined by two opposing sealed portions with said passageway positioned therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 1 wherein said apertures are positioned in said intermediate section and said clamp member is defined by two opposing arm portions joined by a hinging portion and frictional engaging but releasable portions opposite said hinging portion, and said apertures and said clamp member are constructed and arranged to receive portions of said clamp member therethrough and position said clamping portion over said passageway.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 1 wherein one of said apertures is positioned a greater distance from said passageway than the other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 1 wherein said passageway is positioned adjacent the periphery of said container body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
208 words
A compartmented flexible I.V. container for at least two different and incompatible I.V. fluids wherein said fluids can be intermixed inside said container through the release of a clamping member engaging an intermediate passageway in said container comprising: a body member defined by spaced apart opposing walls formed from a plastic resinous material; an intermediate section constructed and arranged with respect to said body member and said opposing walls to separate the inside of said body member into two separate compartments as well as to define a passageway between said compartments; and a clamp member including a clamping portion defined by at least one arm portion, said arm portion adapted to be positioned over said walls defining said passageway to temporarily seal the contents of said compartments from each other; and at least two apertures spaced from said passageway, said apertures constructed and arranged to accept portions of said clamping member therethrough; an I.V. fluid material in one of said compartments; a different and incompatible I.V. fluid material in the other of said compartments; whereby upon the release of the clamping portion of said clamp member from said walls defining said passageway, the I.V. fluid materials will flow together and can flow through said passageway and be intermixed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
208 words
A compartmented flexible I.V. container for at least two different and incompatible I.V. fluids wherein said fluids can be intermixed inside said container through the release of a clamping member engaging an intermediate passageway in said container comprising: a body member defined by spaced apart opposing walls formed from a plastic resinous material; an intermediate section constructed and arranged with respect to said body member and said opposing walls to separate the inside of said body member into two separate compartments as well as to define a passageway between said compartments; and a clamp member including a clamping portion defined by at least one arm portion, said arm portion adapted to be positioned over said walls defining said passageway to temporarily seal the contents of said compartments from each other; and at least two apertures spaced from said passageway, said apertures constructed and arranged to accept portions of said clamping member therethrough; an I.V. fluid material in one of said compartments; a different and incompatible I.V. fluid material in the other of said compartments; whereby upon the release of the clamping portion of said clamp member from said walls defining said passageway, the I.V. fluid materials will flow together and can flow through said passageway and be intermixed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 7 wherein said container body section is fabricated from two separate sheets of thermoplastic material which are sealed at the periphery and said intermediate section is defined by two opposing sealed portions with said passageway positioned therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 7 wherein said intermediate section includes said apertures spaced in opposing directions from said passageway and said clamp is defined by opposing arm portions joined by a hinging portion and frictional engaging but releasable portions located opposite said hinging portion, with one of said apertures adapted to receive the hinging portion and the other said frictional engaging portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
The compartmented flexible container as defined in Claim 9 wherein said apertures are positioned in said intermediate section and said clamp member is defined by two opposing arm portions joined by a hinging portion and frictional engaging but releasable portions opposite said hinging portion, and said apertures and said clamp member are constructed and arranged to receive portions of said clamp member therethrough and position said clamping portion over said passageway.
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