Reservoir device with inclined needle
First Claim
1. An apparatus (200), comprising:
- a flexible reservoir (260, 400) defining a cavity for containing a fluid, the reservoir having a pouch-like configuration defining a general plane, a needle-penetratable outlet (261, 410) arranged on a portion of the reservoir which is inclined relative to the general plane, a needle (350, 450) having a generally straight inlet portion and an outlet, the inlet being adapted to be arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the needle and the reservoir are moveable relative to each from an initial position in which there is no fluid communication therebetween and a connected position in which the needle inlet is arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir through the reservoir outlet, and wherein the needle in the connected position penetrates the reservoir outlet substantially in parallel with the general plane.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a flexible reservoir comprising first and second flexible foil portions sealed together to form an enclosed cavity adapted to contain a fluid, the reservoir having a pouch-like configuration defining a general plane, a needle-penetratable outlet being arranged on a portion of the reservoir which is inclined relative to the general plane. The apparatus further comprises a needle having a generally straight inlet portion and an outlet, the inlet being adapted to be arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the needle and the reservoir are arranged moveable relative to each from an initial position in which there is no fluid communication therebetween and a connected position in which the needle inlet is arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir through the reservoir outlet, and wherein the needle in the connected position penetrates the reservoir outlet substantially in parallel with the general plane.
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1. An apparatus (200), comprising:
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a flexible reservoir (260, 400) defining a cavity for containing a fluid, the reservoir having a pouch-like configuration defining a general plane, a needle-penetratable outlet (261, 410) arranged on a portion of the reservoir which is inclined relative to the general plane, a needle (350, 450) having a generally straight inlet portion and an outlet, the inlet being adapted to be arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the needle and the reservoir are moveable relative to each from an initial position in which there is no fluid communication therebetween and a connected position in which the needle inlet is arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir through the reservoir outlet, and wherein the needle in the connected position penetrates the reservoir outlet substantially in parallel with the general plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of connecting a flexible reservoir with a needle, comprising the steps of:
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providing a flexible reservoir having a pouch-like configuration defining a general plane, the reservoir comprising a needle-penetratable outlet (261, 410) arranged on a portion of the reservoir inclined relative to the general plane, providing a needle (350, 450) having a generally straight inlet portion, and inserting the needle through the inlet substantially in parallel with the general plane thereby establishing a fluid communication between the needle and the reservoir.
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