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Mixing syringe with and without flush

US7101354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2006
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3123
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A displaceable valved stopper is disclosed which partitions a conventional syringe into proximal and distal chambers to provide a multi-chamber, mixing syringe assembly. Also the valved stopper and a valve assembly are disclosed for use in a single conventional syringe to provide dual chamber mixing plus a disparate and sequentially dispensed flush. Incorporated in the valve assembly is another valved stopper and a separator which filters out gas from liquid being dispensed through the valve assembly. Each valved stopper is made as a single molded part which may be made from basic syringe plunger material. Also, each valved stopper may have a bi-state valve (e.g. a domed, slit valve). The separator is a single molded part which may be molded from basic syringe material. Each valve is actuated to a different state by differential pressure of a force greater than the associated valved stopper displacement force. A syringe plunger communicates through fluid in a more proximal chamber to force displacement of the valved stopper and valve assembly for both mixing and dispensing.

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