Low profile, pivotal connection infusion assembly

US7766867B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Applied Diabetes Research, Inc. · US

Inventors

• George R. Lynch · Raleigh, US
• Allen E. Brandenburg · Dripping Springs, US
• Jeffrey F. Field · San Fernando, US
• Monte Curran · Richardson, US
• Andrew Nelson · Dallas, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 21, 2007
• Grant date: Aug 3, 2010
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2039/1072
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

This invention relates to therapeutic infusion assemblies, more specifically a device for the subcutaneous delivery of a fluid from a remote source. Applicant provides a base assembly which has a fluid channel therein and a cannula extending vertically downward from a flat bottom. A fluid connector member which receives a fluid bearing line from the remote fluid source and the fluid connector member pivotably and removably connects to the base member. The manner of connection is “hinged” allowing the fluid connector to move from a non-use position by rotation downward to a used position. In the use position a fluid channel in the fluid connector will connect with a fluid channel in the base to provide fluid to the cannula and to the patient.