Reservoir connector
First Claim
1. An apparatus for connecting a reservoir having a septum to a conduit;
- the apparatus comprising;
a reservoir engagement member comprising a plurality of arms, a plurality of tabs or a cylindrical fitting; and
a connector for connecting the apparatus to the conduit, wherein the connector comprises an open-ended cylindrical member adapted to receive a piercing member that is coupled to the conduit;
wherein the apparatus is adapted to be releasably secured within the housing of a medical device.
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Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump are provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir and engage a cap. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base is in a first detent position, and the needle pierces a reservoir septum when the base is in a second detent position. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing. In some embodiments, an integral connector couples directly to the reservoir.
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41 Claims
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1. An apparatus for connecting a reservoir having a septum to a conduit;
- the apparatus comprising;
a reservoir engagement member comprising a plurality of arms, a plurality of tabs or a cylindrical fitting; and
a connector for connecting the apparatus to the conduit, wherein the connector comprises an open-ended cylindrical member adapted to receive a piercing member that is coupled to the conduit;
wherein the apparatus is adapted to be releasably secured within the housing of a medical device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
- the apparatus comprising;
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16. An apparatus for connecting a reservoir having a septum to a conduit;
- the apparatus comprising;
engagement means adapted to engage the reservoir having the septum;
a connector for connecting the apparatus to the conduit, wherein the connector comprises an open-ended cylindrical member; and
means to receive a piercing member that is coupled to the conduit and adapted to pierce the septum of the reservoir;
wherein the apparatus is adapted to be releasably secured within the housing of a medical device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
- the apparatus comprising;
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31. A method of connecting a reservoir having a septum to a conduit, comprising the steps of:
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releasably coupling an apparatus to the reservoir having the septum, the apparatus comprising;
a reservoir engagement member comprising a plurality of arms, a plurality of tabs or a cylindrical fitting and a connector for connecting the apparatus to the conduit, wherein the connector comprises an open-ended cylindrical member adapted to receive a piercing member that is coupled to the conduit;
wherein the apparatus is adapted to be releasably secured within the housing of a medical device; and
connecting the conduit with the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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