Reservoir connector
First Claim
Patent Images
1. An apparatus for connecting a syringe comprising a fluid medication reservoir to a medication pump housing having a first thread member, comprising:
- an adapter having a circumference for connecting the syringe to the medication pump housing;
a first tab disposed on the adapter so as to provide a first surface for a user to grip and twist the adapter to engage the adapter with the medication pump housing upon rotation of the adapter, wherein the first tab projects outward from the adapter such that the first surface of the first tab is disposed in an orientation perpendicular to a plane defined by the circumference of the adapter;
an interface disposed on the adapter, the interface adapted to connect to infusion set tubing, wherein the interface is formed about an axis around which the adapter rotates as the user grips and twists the first surface of the first tab, the axis being perpendicular to the plane defined by the circumference of the adapter;
a first housing engagement member disposed on the adapter, the first housing engagement member adapted to engage the medication pump housing; and
a second housing engagement member disposed on the adapter, the second housing engagement member adapted to engage the medication pump housing;
wherein;
at least one housing engagement member disposed on the adapter comprises a detent; and
the first and second housing engagement members are disposed on the adapter so that the fluid medication reservoir is disposed within a recess of the medication pump housing when the adapter is operatively coupled to the medication pump housing.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The elements of the apparatus are organized so that it is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing.
-
Citations
28 Claims
-
1. An apparatus for connecting a syringe comprising a fluid medication reservoir to a medication pump housing having a first thread member, comprising:
-
an adapter having a circumference for connecting the syringe to the medication pump housing; a first tab disposed on the adapter so as to provide a first surface for a user to grip and twist the adapter to engage the adapter with the medication pump housing upon rotation of the adapter, wherein the first tab projects outward from the adapter such that the first surface of the first tab is disposed in an orientation perpendicular to a plane defined by the circumference of the adapter; an interface disposed on the adapter, the interface adapted to connect to infusion set tubing, wherein the interface is formed about an axis around which the adapter rotates as the user grips and twists the first surface of the first tab, the axis being perpendicular to the plane defined by the circumference of the adapter; a first housing engagement member disposed on the adapter, the first housing engagement member adapted to engage the medication pump housing; and a second housing engagement member disposed on the adapter, the second housing engagement member adapted to engage the medication pump housing; wherein; at least one housing engagement member disposed on the adapter comprises a detent; and the first and second housing engagement members are disposed on the adapter so that the fluid medication reservoir is disposed within a recess of the medication pump housing when the adapter is operatively coupled to the medication pump housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
-
-
17. An apparatus for connecting a fluid medication reservoir to infusion set tubing, comprising:
-
the fluid medication reservoir comprising a syringe; a connector having a circumference disposed on the syringe for connecting the syringe to a medical device; a first tab disposed on the connector so as to provide a first surface for a user to grip and twist the connector to engage or disengage the connector with a housing recess of the medical device upon rotation of the connector, wherein the first tab projects outward from the connector such that the first surface of the first tab is disposed in an orientation perpendicular to a plane defined by the circumference of the connector; an interface disposed on the connector for connecting the fluid medication reservoir to the infusion set tubing, wherein the interface is formed about an axis around which the connector rotates as the user grips and twists the first surface of the first tab, the axis being perpendicular to the plane defined by the circumference of the connector; a first housing engagement member disposed on the exterior of the connector adapted to engage the housing recess of the medical device; and a second housing engagement member disposed on the exterior of the connector adapted to engage the housing recess of the medical device; wherein; at least one housing engagement member disposed on the connector comprises a detent and the syringe is adapted to be releasably secured within the housing recess of the medical device; the connector at least partially fits inside the housing recess of the medical device; and the first and second housing engagement members are disposed on the connector so that the fluid medication reservoir is disposed within the housing recess of the medical device when the connector is operatively coupled to the medical device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
-
-
23. An apparatus for connecting a fluid medication reservoir to infusion set tubing, comprising:
-
the fluid medication reservoir comprising a syringe; a connector having a circumference disposed on the syringe for connecting the syringe to a medication pump housing; a first tab disposed on the connector so as to provide a first surface for a user to grip and twist the connector to engage the connector with the medication pump housing; an interface disposed on the connector for connecting the fluid medication reservoir to the infusion set tubing, wherein the interface is formed about an axis around which the connector rotates as the user grips and twists the first surface of the first tab, the axis being perpendicular to a plane defined by the circumference of the connector; a vent port disposed on the connector to permit passage of air between the interior of the medication pump housing and the exterior of the medication pump housing and equalization of pressure inside the medication pump housing to atmospheric pressure outside the medication pump housing; a first housing engagement member disposed on the connector adapted to engage the medication pump housing; and a second housing engagement member disposed on the connector adapted to engage the medication pump housing; wherein; at least one housing engagement member disposed on the connector comprises a detent and the fluid medication reservoir is adapted to be releasably secured within a recess of the medication pump housing; and the first and second housing engagement members are disposed on the connector so that the fluid medication reservoir is disposed within the recess of the medication pump housing when the connector is operatively coupled to the medication pump. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
-
Specification