Port, dispensing system comprising such a port, and manufacturing method
US12295911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/753
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A port is suitable for attachment to a container and suitable for being traversed by a needle used to transfer content between the inside of the container and the outside of the container, and includes a rigid annular body extending in a direction including a side wall surrounding a channel extending between an inner end and an outer end, the inner and outer ends being at opposite ends along the direction, the body being open at the ends, an overmolding member of thermoplastic elastomer including a sealing portion suitable for being traversed by the needle in a direction close to the direction, the needle passing through the inner and outer ends, the overmolding member sealing the channel in a fluidtight manner after withdrawal of a needle and further including an adhesion portion suitable for attaching the port to the container.
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