Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
First Claim
1. A manifold for a compounding device, comprising:
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at least one primary intake port located on the housing and including a primary valve configured to open and close the at least one primary intake port to permit or refuse passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold;
a plurality of secondary intake ports located on the housing, each of the secondary intake ports including a secondary valve configured to open and close a respective one of the plurality of secondary intake ports to permit or refuse passage of a plurality of secondary ingredients through the manifold;
a first channel in fluid communication with the at least one primary valve and including an outlet port configured to outlet the at least one primary ingredient from the manifold, wherein a filler is located in the first channel and is configured to reduce a cross-sectional area taken normal to a longitudinal axis of the first channel; and
a second channel in fluid communication with the plurality of secondary valves and including an outlet port configured to outlet at least one of the plurality of secondary ingredients from the manifold, wherein the first channel and second channel are in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold.
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Abstract
An exemplary compounding system and method can include a transfer set that includes a manifold for assisting in transferring a plurality of ingredients from supply container(s) to a final container. The manifold can include a first channel in fluid communication with at least one primary ingredient, and a second channel in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary ingredients. The first channel and second channel can be in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold. The transfer set can include a plurality of inlet lines in fluid communication with the manifold and two outlet lines configured for connection to two separate pumps and eventually being in fluid communication with the final container.
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41 Claims
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1. A manifold for a compounding device, comprising:
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a housing; at least one primary intake port located on the housing and including a primary valve configured to open and close the at least one primary intake port to permit or refuse passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold; a plurality of secondary intake ports located on the housing, each of the secondary intake ports including a secondary valve configured to open and close a respective one of the plurality of secondary intake ports to permit or refuse passage of a plurality of secondary ingredients through the manifold; a first channel in fluid communication with the at least one primary valve and including an outlet port configured to outlet the at least one primary ingredient from the manifold, wherein a filler is located in the first channel and is configured to reduce a cross-sectional area taken normal to a longitudinal axis of the first channel; and a second channel in fluid communication with the plurality of secondary valves and including an outlet port configured to outlet at least one of the plurality of secondary ingredients from the manifold, wherein the first channel and second channel are in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A manifold for a compounding device, comprising:
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a housing; at least one primary intake port located on the housing and including a primary valve configured to open and close the at least one primary intake port to permit or refuse passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold; a plurality of secondary intake ports located on the housing, each of the secondary intake ports including a secondary valve configured to open and close a respective one of the plurality of secondary intake ports to permit or refuse passage of a plurality of secondary ingredients through the manifold; a first channel in fluid communication with the at least one primary valve and including an outlet port configured to outlet the at least one primary ingredient from the manifold, wherein a filler is located in the first channel and is configured to reduce a cross-sectional area taken normal to a longitudinal axis of the first channel, and wherein the at least one primary valve is located adjacent to the first channel of the manifold; and a second channel in fluid communication with the plurality of secondary valves and including an outlet port configured to outlet at least one of the plurality of secondary ingredients from the manifold, wherein the secondary valves are located adjacent to the second channel of the manifold, wherein the first channel and second channel are in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold, and wherein an inner diameter of the first channel is equal to an inner diameter of the second channel. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A manifold for a compounding device, comprising:
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a housing; at least one primary intake port located on the housing and including a primary valve configured to open and close the at least one primary intake port to permit or refuse passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold; a plurality of secondary intake ports located on the housing, each of the secondary intake ports including a secondary valve configured to open and close a respective one of the plurality of secondary intake ports to permit or refuse passage of a plurality of secondary ingredients through the manifold; a first channel in fluid communication with the at least one primary valve and including an outlet port configured to outlet the at least one primary ingredient from the manifold, wherein the first channel includes a socket located at an end opposite an output port of the first channel, and further includes a filler extending from the socket towards the output port of the first channel; and a second channel in fluid communication with the plurality of secondary valves and including an outlet port configured to outlet at least one of the plurality of secondary ingredients from the manifold, wherein the first channel and second channel are in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold, wherein the at least one primary valve is located adjacent and in fluid communication with the first channel of the manifold, and wherein the secondary valves are located adjacent and in fluid communication with the second channel of the manifold. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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