US4279352A
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Molded injection site
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1980-03-13
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Granted: 1981-07-21
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Expires: 2000-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A unitary molded injection site comprising a central, needle-receiving portion and a skirt portion may be assembled onto a support tube by temporarily convoluting the skirt portion about the central portion to expose its inner surface; bringing the end of the support tube adjacent to the inner surface; and bringing the skirt portion back toward its original, unstressed configuration, to surround the end portion of the tube in telescoping relation. An advantage of this is that the injection site is positioned on the support tube in relatively unstressed condition. Furthermore, the skirt portion may define on its inner surface a plurality of sealing rings adapted to sealingly bear against the support tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary A. Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/10; F16L55/115; A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/04; A61M39/10; A61M39/14; B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A molded injection site, formed of self-sealing, needle-pierceable, resilient material, comprising a central needle-receiving portion and a tubular skirt portion contiguous therewith and extending in a first direction therefrom in its original, unstressed condition, said skirt portion surrounding and gripping the end of a support tube in telescoping relation thereto while extending in first direction, said skirt portion defining, on its inner surface, a plurality of sealing rings adapted to sealingly bear against said support tube, said support tube defining a flared end extending in annular relation outwardly from said tube in generally perpendicular relation thereto, said sealing rings being positioned all on one side of said flared end, said flared end being surrounded by said skirt, whereby, on the attempted removal of the injection site, the uppermost sealing ring will engage the flared end of said support tube, preventing accidental removal of the injection site from the support tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A molded injection site, formed of self-sealing, needle-pierceable, resilient material, comprising a central needle-receiving portion and a tubular skirt portion contiguous therewith and extending in a first direction therefrom in its original, unstressed condition, said skirt portion surrounding and gripping the end of a support tube in telescoping relation thereto while extending in first direction, said skirt portion defining, on its inner surface, a plurality of sealing rings adapted to sealingly bear against said support tube, said support tube defining a flared end extending in annular relation outwardly from said tube in generally perpendicular relation thereto, said sealing rings being positioned all on one side of said flared end, said flared end being surrounded by said skirt, whereby, on the attempted removal of the injection site, the uppermost sealing ring will engage the flared end of said support tube, preventing accidental removal of the injection site from the support tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The injection site of claim 1 in which said central, needle-receiving portion is at least one half as thick as it is wide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The injection site of claim 2 in which said self-sealing, needle-piercable, resilient material is natural rubber latex.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The injection site of claim 1 in which the outer end of said support tube carries a sealed, needle-piercable membrane across the end of said tube adjacent said flared end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The injection site of claim 1 in which the outer end of said support tube carries a sealed, needle-pierceable membrane across the bore of said tube in close proximity to said injection site.
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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) | 1984-07-20 | 1985-01-19 | 1985-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-20 | 1989-01-19 | 1989-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-20 | 1993-01-19 | 1993-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |