US4517851A
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System for controlling septum damage
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Co
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Filing: 1983-05-20
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Granted: 1985-05-21
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Expires: 2003-05-20
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a system for locating a vial in a predetermined location with respect to a needle which is used to penetrate a septum in the vial. The system includes a vial carrier having a well for receiving a vial. A penetrable septum is disposed in an opening in the vial. At least one needle penetrates the septum at periodic intervals. Locating means are provided within the vial carrier for establishing a predetermined location of the vial in relation to the needle. The locating means includes a plurality of contact points and urging means for establishing contact between the contact points and the locating surface. The urging means presses substantially on one side of the vial, which side is substantially opposite the locating means.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory Tice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:38
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/04; G01N30/16; G01N30/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A system for locating a vial comprising a. a vial carrier comprising a well, b. a vial having a cross sectional shape which permits insertion in said vial carrier, said vial having a body portion, a finish, an opening in said finish and a penetrable septum disposed in said opening, c. said septum being penetrated by at least one needle at periodic intervals, and d. locating means within said vial carrier for establishing a predetermined location for said vial in relation to said needle, said locating means fixing the location of the vial within the well while placed therein, said locating means including a plurality of contact points and urging means for establishing contact between said contact points and a locating surface, said urging means pressing substantially on one side of said vial, which side is substantially opposite said locating means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A system for locating a vial comprising a. a vial carrier comprising a well, b. a vial having a cross sectional shape which permits insertion in said vial carrier, said vial having a body portion, a finish, an opening in said finish and a penetrable septum disposed in said opening, c. said septum being penetrated by at least one needle at periodic intervals, and d. locating means within said vial carrier for establishing a predetermined location for said vial in relation to said needle, said locating means fixing the location of the vial within the well while placed therein, said locating means including a plurality of contact points and urging means for establishing contact between said contact points and a locating surface, said urging means pressing substantially on one side of said vial, which side is substantially opposite said locating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said septum is penetrated by a plurality of needles at periodic intervals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said vial carrier is provided by a rotating turntable having a plurality of wells.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said body portion of said vial has circular cross sectional shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said contact points are part of an attachment affixed to said circular body portion of said vial.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said contact points are located on a non-circular sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system in accordance with claim 6 wherein said sleeve is attached to said vial.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system in accordance with claim 6 wherein said sleeve is friction fit to said vial.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said body portion of said vial has non-circular cross sectional shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system in accordance with claim 9 wherein said non-circular shape is substantially that of a polygon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said polygon is a triangle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
A system in accordance with claim 11 wherein said triangle is equilateral.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
A system in accordance with claim 11 wherein said triangle is isosceles.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said polygon is a quadrilateral.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system in accordance with claim 14 wherein said quadrilateral is an isosceles trapezoid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said finish is circular.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said finish is made non-circular.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system in accordance with claim 17 wherein said locating surface is positioned on said non-circular vial finish.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system in accordance with claim 17 wherein said septum is restrained in said opening with a screw cap having a non-circular exterior.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system in accordance with claim 17 wherein said septum is restrained by friction-fitting a non-circular object over said non-circular vial finish.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said body portion of said vial and said finish of said vial have different cross sectional shapes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locating surface is a wall of said well of said vial carrier.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locating surface is a wall of said body portion of said vial.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system in accordance with claim 23 wherein said contact points are attached to said wall.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said contact points are a plurality of bosses.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said urging means is affixed to said vial carrier.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system in accordance with claim 26 wherein said urging means is a spring.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system in accordance with claim 26 wherein said urging means is elastomeric.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said septum is restrained in said opening with a crimped metal seal.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said needle is positioned with needle guides.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-20 | 1988-11-19 | 1989-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-20 | 1992-11-19 | 1993-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-20 | 1996-11-19 | 1997-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |