Fluid control device | Patent Number 06379340
US 06379340 B1Filled DateAug 8, 2000
Priority DateMar 19, 1996
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Expiration DateMar 19, 2016
Inventor/ApplicantsIgor Denenburg
Fredy Zinger
Fredy Zinger
ExaminesMAYNARD, JENNIFER J
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A fluid control device adapted to mix a fluid contained in a first medicinal vessel with a powder contained in a second vessel to produce therein a drug that is then delivered to a syringe for dispensing the drug. The device includes a fluid control member which in one operative position intercouples the first and second vessels to cause the fluid to mix with the powder to produce the drug in the second vessel. In another operative position of the control member, the second vessel is coupled to the syringe to deliver the drug thereto.
- 1. A fluid control device, for intermixing a substance contained in a first medicinal vessel with a substance contained in a second medicinal vessel to produce a drug transferable from a second vessel to a dispensing tool, said device comprising:
- 2. A device as set forth in claim 1, in which the connector on the port of said flow control member is adapted for connection to a dispensing tool which is a syringe for aspirating a drug, and in which said connector is a Luer connector to which the syringe may be directly attachable.
- 3. A device as set forth in claim 1, in which said first adapter is adapted for connection to a first vessel which is a vial containing a liquid and being provided with a rubber stopper.
- 4. A device as set forth in claim 3, in which the port in the first adapter has a sharp end adapted to pierce the stopper when the vial is attached thereto.
- 5. A device as set forth in claim 1, in which said first and second adapters of said fluid control device are each formed by a cylindrical shell, and the port in said first adapter and the port in said second adapter are each formed by a tube coaxial with the shell.
- 6. A device as set forth in claim 5, in which the shells of the adapters have the same diameter and are mounted on opposite sides of said control member.
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