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Universal dispensing device for intravenous medications
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1968-09-24
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1988-09-24
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure is directed to a universal dispensing package for medicaments to be dissolved in a parenteral container prior to use. A container is provided with a cap which first, has a hollow piercing device for dispensing a contained medicament into a ''''closed system'''' parenteral solution container, and, second, has a frustoconical shank adapted to engage the interior surface of the neck of an ''''open system'''' parenteral solution container. A membrane filter may be disposed between the container and the cap. An outer sheath is provided over the cap and is scaled in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph S Levi
- 👤 Howard J Levin
- 👤 Stephen W Goodsir
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/14; A61J1/1443; A61J1/145; A61J1/1456; A61J1/1468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
A piercing device forming one end of said conduit and adapted to pierce the closure of a closed-system parenteral solution container, and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A piercing device forming one end of said conduit and adapted to pierce the closure of a closed-system parenteral solution container, and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to parenteral administration comprising: A. A reservoir adapted to contain a medicament; B. A conduit connected to said reservoir and adapted to convey said medicament from said reservoir to a parenteral solution container and having
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to parenteral administration comprising: A. A reservoir adapted to contain a medicament; B. A conduit connected to said reservoir and adapted to convey said medicament from said reservoir to a parenteral solution container and having
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A tapered shank means having a taper of predetermined size to sealably engage the inside of the neck of an open-system parenteral solution container of predetermined size; C. Means to retain the medicament in said reservoir; and D. Means to retain said reservoir, said retaining means and said conduit in abutting relation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A tapered shank means having a taper of predetermined size to sealably engage the inside of the neck of an open-system parenteral solution container of predetermined size; C. Means to retain the medicament in said reservoir; and D. Means to retain said reservoir, said retaining means and said conduit in abutting relation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A package as defined in claim 1 wherein said reservoir is a variable volume reservoir.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A tapered shank means having a taper of predetermined size to sealably engage the inside of the neck of an open-system parenteral solution container of predetermined size; C. Means to retain the medicament in said reservoir; and D. Means to retain said reservoir, said retaining means and said conduit in abutting relation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A tapered shank means having a taper of predetermined size to sealably engage the inside of the neck of an open-system parenteral solution container of predetermined size; C. Means to retain the medicament in said reservoir; and D. Means to retain said reservoir, said retaining means and said conduit in abutting relation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package as defined in claim 2 in which said piercing device is plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package as defined in claim 2 in which said piercing device is metal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package as defined in claim 2 in which said tapered shank has a patterned configuration defined in its outer surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package as defined in claim 5 in which said patterned configuration is fluting.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A package as defined in claim 2 in which said retaining means is a membrane filter.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |