Syringe accessory for transfer of air sensitive materials
US10426700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3118
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and article of manufacture for transferring fluid contained in a syringe. The apparatus includes an airlock component having a cylindrical body with a first end, a second end, and a hollow tube disposed between the first end and the second end. An annular opening is located at the first end of the cylindrical body. The hollow tube includes a gas inlet aperture and a gas outlet aperture. The hollow tube also includes an inwardly-facing airtight material coupled to the interior surface of the hollow tube, and a septum coupled to the second end of the cylindrical body. The method includes transferring fluid from one container to a second container using the apparatus. The article of manufacture includes the apparatus, a syringe, and a needle.
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