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Priming device

US11571558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2019
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/266
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described is a priming device to prime a gas from a fluid delivery system by receiving the gas and a fluid used to push the gas into a chamber, the priming device including a housing having a chamber, an inlet port, and an opening to release gas received into the chamber. The device further includes a sleeve having an open first end for coupling with a male luer connector, a second end coupled to the housing, and an axis between the first and second ends. The sleeve defines at least one window. The device further includes an arm extending from a bottom of each window toward the first end, and a member extending radially from an inner surface of each arm. Each member has a ramp surface, an engagement surface extending transversely to the ramp surface, and an apex area that transitions between the ramp surface and the engagement surface.

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