Dual cap system for container-closures to maintain tip sterility during shelf storage
US10806628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/2072
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A container-closure system includes a container configured to hold a therapeutic liquid and having a dispensing tip configured to dispense a dose of the therapeutic liquid. A vented cap is configured to fit over at least a portion of the container including the dispensing tip and having one or more vents that allow air to pass into and out of a cavity defined between the vented cap and the dispensing tip. A second cap is configured to fit over at least a portion of the vented cap. A tamper evident seal is coupled to the second cap and one or both of the container and the vented cap.
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