Dispensing spike for penetrable pre-filled shape retentive containers
US4895275A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/26
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for dispensing enteral feeding solutions and other therapeutic fluids from penetrable, shape retentive containers comprising a unitary dispensing spike for penetrating a topside panel of such containers which are suspended in an orientation to define an uppermost end and a lowermost end. The dispensing spike of the present invention includes an ambient air vent integrally formed therein. The present invention further includes a fluid visualization chamber which permits a user to determine the volume of fluid within the container.
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