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Multiple fluid pulse dispenser
Assignee: Alza Corp
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Filing: 1982-12-23
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2002-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A multiple fluid pulse dispenser comprising a plurality of interconnected fluid reservoirs defined by mating, oppositely directed concavities at least one of which mating concavity is formed from an invertable, preferrably permanently deformable blister. The reservoirs are in fluid communication with an outlet through which the contents of the reservoirs may be dispensed. A preferred embodiment permits fluid to flow through a reservoir after it has been discharged to allow random activation of the individual reservoirs.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Peery
- 👤 James B. Eckenhoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/142; A61M5/14244; A61M5/14248; A61M37/00; A61M5/14212; A61M5/1424; A61M5/178; A61M5/28; A61M5/281; A61M5/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A multiple fluid pulse dispenser for introducing predetermined amounts of a biologically active agent into an animal comprising, in combination: (a) a first member having a plurality of spaced apart concavities formed on one surface, (b) a second member comprising a plurality of spaced apart permanently invertible blisters, said first and second members being sealed together with the blisters overlaying the concavities so as to provide a plurality of fluid receiving reservoirs, the blister configuration being selected such that, on inversion, the inverted blister will displace substantially all of the fluid contents of its reservoir, and (c) fluid communication means connecting said reservoirs to a common outlet means through which the fluid contents of said reservoirs may be dispensed upon inversion of a blister into its associated concavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A multiple fluid pulse dispenser for introducing predetermined amounts of a biologically active agent into an animal comprising, in combination: (a) a first member having a plurality of spaced apart concavities formed on one surface, (b) a second member comprising a plurality of spaced apart permanently invertible blisters, said first and second members being sealed together with the blisters overlaying the concavities so as to provide a plurality of fluid receiving reservoirs, the blister configuration being selected such that, on inversion, the inverted blister will displace substantially all of the fluid contents of its reservoir, and (c) fluid communication means connecting said reservoirs to a common outlet means through which the fluid contents of said reservoirs may be dispensed upon inversion of a blister into its associated concavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The dispenser of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said reservoirs are connected in series and are provided with fluid flow paths permitting fluid to flow through said reservoir after inversion of its associated blister whereby dispensing of fluid from said reservoirs may occur in a random manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The dispenser of claim 2 wherein the concavities on said first member comprise a plurality of permanently deformable invertable blisters whereby said dispenser may be actuated from either side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dispenser of claims 1 or 2 wherein at least a portion of the reservoirs are of different volumes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The dispenser of claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein said outlet is in fluid communication with a hollow needle through which the fluid contents may be dispensed into the body of a recipient.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The dispenser of claim 5 further comprising removable cover means overlaying the blisters to prevent unintended depression of said blisters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The dispenser of claim 5 further comprising a biologically active fluid within said reservoirs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The dispenser of claim 5 wherein at least a portion of the reservoirs are of different volumes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dispenser of claim 2 wherein the reservoir most distal from said outlet means is provided with an inlet port and said inlet port is provided with puncturable resealable sealing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The dispenser of claim 5 wherein the reservoir most distal from said outlet means is provided with an inlet port and said inlet port is provided with puncturable resealable sealing means.
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