US4568345A
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Container and associated cap assembly for plasma collection and the like
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1983-09-21
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2003-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A container for pooling plasma and the like has an integral cap. The cap includes an air vent with an inline bacterial filter. The cap also includes a fluid passage to which a length of tubing is integrally connected. The tubing includes at its unattached end one or more connector members which can be coupled to a fluid source to enable fluid to be transferred into the container via the tubing. The connector members are releasably secured to the cap prior to use. After fluid transfer is complete, the transfer tubing is sealed and severed close to the cap. The cap includes a pocket which receives the remaining sealed end portion of the tubing to protect the sealed end portion from inadvertent contact and damage during subsequent handling. The cover includes a plug which can be moved into a position which hermetically seals the vent and, thus, the entire container.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael R. Keilman
- 👤 Richard L. West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/14; A61J1/1412; A61J1/1425; A61J1/1475; A61J1/1487; A61J1/05; A61J1/10; A61J1/1431; A61J1/1443; A61J1/145; A61J1/1468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A container assembly for pooling plasma and other parenteral fluids comprising a container having an interior and a port communicating with the interior, and a cap including a body engaged with said container port, means for defining a fluid path through said body means communicating with the atmosphere and with said container interior, a length of tubing attached at one end to said body in communication with said fluid path, said tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its other end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source to introduce fluids into said container interior, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body for therein selectively enclosing said sealed end portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A container assembly for pooling plasma and other parenteral fluids comprising a container having an interior and a port communicating with the interior, and a cap including a body engaged with said container port, means for defining a fluid path through said body means communicating with the atmosphere and with said container interior, a length of tubing attached at one end to said body in communication with said fluid path, said tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its other end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source to introduce fluids into said container interior, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body for therein selectively enclosing said sealed end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cap assembly comprising a body means for defining a fluid path through said body, means for attaching one end of a length of tubing to said body in communication with said fluid path, said length of tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its unattached end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body for therein selectively enclosing said sealed end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cap assembly comprising a body means for defining a fluid path through said body, means for attaching one end of a length of tubing to said body in communication with said fluid path, said length of tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its unattached end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body for therein selectively enclosing said sealed end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
171 words
A container assembly for pooling plasma and other parenteral fluids comprising a container having an interior and a port communicating with the interior, and a cap including a body engaged with said container port, means for defining a fluid path through said body means communicating with the atmosphere and with said container interior, a length of tubing attached at one end to said body in communication with said fluid path, said tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its other end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source to introduce fluids into said container interior, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body operative for receiving said sealed end portion in a friction fit to retain said sealed end portion in said pocket means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
171 words
A container assembly for pooling plasma and other parenteral fluids comprising a container having an interior and a port communicating with the interior, and a cap including a body engaged with said container port, means for defining a fluid path through said body means communicating with the atmosphere and with said container interior, a length of tubing attached at one end to said body in communication with said fluid path, said tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its other end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source to introduce fluids into said container interior, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body operative for receiving said sealed end portion in a friction fit to retain said sealed end portion in said pocket means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
A cap assembly comprising a body means for defining a fluid path through said body, means for attaching one end of a length of tubing to said body in communication with said fluid path, said length of tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its unattached end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body operative for receiving said sealed end portion in a friction fit to retain said sealed end portion in said pocket means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
A cap assembly comprising a body means for defining a fluid path through said body, means for attaching one end of a length of tubing to said body in communication with said fluid path, said length of tubing having an initial length in which said tubing includes at its unattached end connector means for coupling said tubing in fluid communication with a fluid source, means for releasably securing said connector means on said cap body, said tubing adapted for being subsequently sealed and severed, forming a sealed end portion of said attached tubing, in close proximity to said one tubing end, and means defining a pocket in said body operative for receiving said sealed end portion in a friction fit to retain said sealed end portion in said pocket means.
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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) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |