Non-penetrating nozzle
US9227006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device (10) administers a fluid (23) from a container (12) into a human cavity or animal cavity (66). The device includes a nozzle (20) configured to be placed in external contact with tissue surrounding an orifice (58) without penetrating the orifice. The nozzle includes a discharge opening (40), through which the fluid is ejected into the cavity, a base (24) disposed opposing the discharge opening, and a side wall (26) that extends from the discharge opening towards the base and configured so that the tissue surrounding the orifice conforms to the shape of the side wall to form a leaktight seal between the tissue and the orifice. An interior conduit (30) is disposed within the side wall and configured to deliver the fluid from the container to the discharge opening.
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