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Latching piercing pin for use with fluid vials of varying sizes

US5334179A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1992
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J1/2075
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A latching piercing pin useable to retain the pin and an associated fluid vial in latching relation. Latching members provided on the pin engage a peripheral lip provided on the end cap of the vial to maintain the latching relation between the pin and the vial. The pin is useable with vials and end caps of varying sizes, although larger end caps may require the mounting of a locking ring on the end cap of the vial to receive and engage the latching piercing pin.

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