Liquid dispenser and docking station for mating container
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1. An apparatus for dispensing fluid, comprising:
- (a) a container for holding a liquid product to be dispensed;
(b) a docking station for receiving the container, the docking station having a support for holding the container;
(c) a pierceable self-sealing septum operatively connected to the container;
(d) a needle operatively connected to the docking station, the needle mounted on a movable mounting member with respect to the docking station whereby the needle is movable as the septum is moved proximate the needle to provide for alignment of the needle and septum; and
(e) the needle having a first end for piercing the septum and for being in fluid communication with the liquid product and a second end for transferring the liquid product out of the container.
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Abstract
A dispensing apparatus 10 includes a container 11 and docking station 20. A needle 35 positioned in a probe 40 which is located on a movable member 45 is guided into a container insert 60 which is positioned in the outlet 12 of the container 11.
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1. An apparatus for dispensing fluid, comprising:
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(a) a container for holding a liquid product to be dispensed; (b) a docking station for receiving the container, the docking station having a support for holding the container; (c) a pierceable self-sealing septum operatively connected to the container; (d) a needle operatively connected to the docking station, the needle mounted on a movable mounting member with respect to the docking station whereby the needle is movable as the septum is moved proximate the needle to provide for alignment of the needle and septum; and (e) the needle having a first end for piercing the septum and for being in fluid communication with the liquid product and a second end for transferring the liquid product out of the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for dispensing fluids, comprising:
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(a) a container having a cavity for holding a liquid product to be dispensed having a pierceable self-sealing septum located proximate a top of the container; (b) a pick-up tube having a first end in fluid communication with the septum and a second end positioned proximate a bottom of the container; (c) a docking station for receiving the container, the docking station having a support for holding the container; (d) a needle operatively connected to the docking station; (e) the septum operatively a closure which, after the closure is connected to the container, produces a closed system, wherein the needle pierces the septum in a hands-off connection, thereby allowing the liquid product to be pumped out of the container through the needle;
thereby preventing contaminants from entering the cavity; and(f) a vent allowing gas to pass into the container but preventing liquid product from exiting the container through the vent, thereby keeping the system closed. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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