Needle-less access vial and cap for the aseptic sampling and storage of liquids
US12134099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0832
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a vial cap is configured for sealing attachment to a tube set and to a vial having a hollow interior configured for receiving and storing a liquid sample. The vial cap may comprise an axially extending cylindrical wall and a radially extending cap top disposed within the cylindrical wall, wherein the cap top has an upper surface and a lower surface. The vial cap may include at least two exterior tubes extending upwardly from the upper surface of the cap top, wherein each exterior tube defines a passageway configured to communicate with the tube set. The vial cap may further include at least two interior tubular structures extending downwardly from the lower surface of the cap top, wherein the at least two interior tubular structures each define a passageway configured to communicate with one of the exterior tubes and the hollow interior.
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