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Connecting element

US8657341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

23Claims

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Assignee

Roche Diagnostics International AG · CH

Inventors

Torsten Kraft · Frankfurt am Main, DE
James MCLAREN · Huntingdon, GB
Allen John Pearson · Ramsey, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2010
Grant date	Feb 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 9, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61J1/2055
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connecting element for establishing a frictional connection with a neck portion of a liquid container, like a vial. The connecting element may include a basic structure and contact elements connected with the basic structure that provide contact surfaces for contacting the neck portion. The contact surfaces may be configured to form a receiving space for receiving the neck portion. The receiving space can be enlarged by moving apart the contact surfaces.

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