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Device and method for docking a vial with a container

US9168202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J1/2089
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for docking a vial with a container is disclosed. A cap may be used to establish fluid communication between the vial and a container. The cap may be positioned within a first aperture in the device which is positioned below a second aperture which is sized to accept the vial. The second aperture may contain a taper so that the vial may automatically center above the piercing aperture of the cap. A notch may be placed adjacent to the first aperture so that the vial and cap may be removed horizontally from the device. A cavity may be positioned below the first aperture to accept at least a portion of a container which may be in fluid communication with the cap.

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