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Transfer device and cap assembly for use with a container and the transfer device

  • US 7,140,401 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2002
  • Issued: 11/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A transfer device (2) for fluid communication between a first site and a second site, the transfer device (2) comprising:

  • a) a housing (4) having a first end being connectable to the first site, a second end being connectable to the second site and a longitudinal portion between the first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis (46), the housing (4) including two oppositely arranged wings (6, 8) comprising engaging means (10, 12) for engagement with the first site;

    b) a fluid channel (44) provided in the housing (4) for fluid communication between the first end and the second end of the housing (4); and

    c) a sleeve assembly (42) mounted to the housing (4), the sleeve assembly (42) being axially movable relative to and biased against the housing (4);

    wherein the fluid channel (44) comprises at least one needle (48) extending from the housing (4) along the longitudinal axis (46), the needle (48) being completely accommodated in the sleeve assembly (42), when the transfer device (2) is non-actuated, and the needle (48) protruding from the sleeve assembly (42), when the transfer device (2) is axially compressed against the biasing force so as to move the sleeve assembly (42) relative to the housing (4).

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