Snap-over port cap

a port cap and snap-over technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve problems such as visible deformation or destructive changes of the cap

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-02
HOSPIRA
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Attempts to forcibly remove the cap from the port will cause visible deformation or destructive change to the cap, particularly to the latch tabs, and possibly to the port and / or the container.

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[0023]The embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific manners in which to make and use the invention and are not to be interpreted as limiting the scope of the instant invention.

[0024]While the invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be noted that many modifications may be made in the details of the invention's construction and the arrangement of its components without departing from the scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for purposes of exemplification.

[0025]Referring to FIG. 1, cap 10 comprises a closed end or lid portion 12 and a tapered cylindrical skirt 14. Skirt 14 has a base 16 opposite said lid portion 12. One or more latch tabs 18 are situated about base 16 of skirt 14. In a preferred embodiment, three axisymmetric latch tabs 18 are provided, spaced evenly about the circumference of base 16. It should be appreciated, however, that virtuall...

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Abstract

A single-use, snap-over cap for use primarily in healthcare settings in order to maintain the integrity of a medication solution. The cap has a tapered cylindrical skirt, a puncture resistant lid portion, and one or more latch tabs. When placed onto a flanged injection port such as is found on a conventional fluid container, the latch tabs engage and flex about the port flange. After the cap is placed, the latch tabs engage the port flange to prevent upward axial movement relative to the port, thereby preventing removal of the cap and thus deterring unwanted or erroneous drug administrations or withdrawals.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority based upon U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 976,586 filed Oct. 1, 2007, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the field of containers for administering medical fluids to patients. More particularly, the present invention relates to a snap-over port cap for intravenous (IV) fluid containers.[0003]Access ports are commonly used in infusion solution containers to administer solutions to a patient, or to add medicaments or other solutions to the container prior to administration. Current solution containers typically may include a dedicated outlet port for solution administration to a patient and a dedicated inlet port for the addition of diluent or other ingredients to the container. These ports are conventional in the art and may be of different types of construction but typically have an annular flange. T...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D41/16
CPCA61J1/10A61J1/1406A61J1/1412A61J2001/1468A61J1/18A61J2001/1425A61J1/1475A61J1/1425A61J1/1468
Inventor CASPARY, GLENN A.DOMKOWSKI, JOHN A.PIEPER, GREGORY G.
Owner HOSPIRA
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