US4559052A
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Multiple use container for the packaging of fluids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-17
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Granted: 1985-12-17
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Expires: 2004-02-17
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a uniquely simple, multiple use apparatus for the packaging of fluids, such as those reference fluids used for the calibration and standardization of blood gas instrumentation, which must not be exposed to air.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L. Babson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:46
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/505; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D47/2031; G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/416; G01N27/4163; G01N27/4165; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A multiple use container for blood gas control fluids comprising a gas impermeable collapsible tube; a blood gas control fluid within said tube; a cap adapted to fit over a neck portion of said tube; a unidirectional valve means positioned in said cap, said valve means being gas impermeable when closed; and said cap terminating in a leur tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A multiple use container for blood gas control fluids comprising a gas impermeable collapsible tube; a blood gas control fluid within said tube; a cap adapted to fit over a neck portion of said tube; a unidirectional valve means positioned in said cap, said valve means being gas impermeable when closed; and said cap terminating in a leur tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The multiple use container of claim 1 wherein the neck portion of said tube is sealed with a puncturable seal said seal being impervious to air.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The multiple use container of claim 1 wherein the unidirectional valve means is a duck-billed valve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multiple use container comprising a gas impermeable collapsible tube; a cap adapted to fit over a neck portion of said tube; a unidirectional valve means positioned in said cap, said valve means being gas impermeable when closed; and said cap terminating in a leur tip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multiple use container comprising a gas impermeable collapsible tube; a cap adapted to fit over a neck portion of said tube; a unidirectional valve means positioned in said cap, said valve means being gas impermeable when closed; and said cap terminating in a leur tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A cap adapted to fit over the opening of a container to selectively seal said container, said cap having a unidirectional valve means positioned in said cap, said means being gas impermeable when closed, and said cap terminating in a leur tip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A cap adapted to fit over the opening of a container to selectively seal said container, said cap having a unidirectional valve means positioned in said cap, said means being gas impermeable when closed, and said cap terminating in a leur tip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cap according to claim 5 wherein the unidirectional valve means is a duck-billed valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The multiple use container of claim 4 wherein the neck portion of said tube is sealed with a puncturable seal, said seal being impervious to air.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-12-16 | 1989-06-17 | 1989-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-16 | 1993-06-17 | 1993-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-16 | 1997-06-17 | 1997-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |