Modular apparatus for delivery of fluid materials

US10231720B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Ethicon, Inc. · US
• Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. · IL

Inventors

• John Goodman · Ann Arbor, US
• Jared Schneider · Providence, US
• Kenneth M. Tamsula · Perth Amboy, US
• Erez Ilan · Nezer Sereni, IL
• Tamara Byk-Tennenbaum · Kiryat Ono, IL
• John Anastasiadis · Tinton Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 28, 2016
• Grant date: Mar 19, 2019
• Expiry date: Apr 29, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/0808
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for delivery of fluid materials, particularly multi-part fluid materials, including modular apparatuses in which various components are maintained separately until ready for use. Each fluid component is maintained in a separate housing until mixing of the fluid components is desired. Maintaining components separately until use allows for proper filling, sterilization, packaging and storing until use.