Transferring device for transferring a toxic substance
Inventors
VAN DEN BERG, Brendon • Wong, Gilman
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-11241362-B2
Publication Date
2022-02-08
Expiration Date
Abstract
A device for transferring a toxic substance from a dispensing vessel to at least one receiving vessel comprising: (i) a receiving portion arranged to receive a dispensing vessel containing a toxic substance; and (ii) a transfer apparatus having a first infusion line adapted for fluid communication with the dispensing vessel to transfer a carrier fluid into said vessel and a second infusion line having one end adapted for fluid communication to withdraw and transfer the carrier fluid and the toxic substance from the dispensing vessel and the other end of the second infusion line arranged to connect with the at least one receiving vessel.
Core Innovation
The transferring device transfers a toxic substance from a dispensing vessel to at least one receiving vessel. It includes a receiving portion arranged to receive the dispensing vessel and a transfer apparatus with a first infusion line for introducing carrier fluid into the dispensing vessel and a second infusion line for withdrawing and transferring the carrier fluid and toxic substance to the receiving vessel.
The outlet of the transfer apparatus moves from a location within the device body to a location that allows the apparatus to enter the dispensing vessel. A shielding portion and engagement or locking features keep the outlets housed until the dispensing vessel is engaged. The described arrangement reduces operator exposure and environmental release during transfer.
Claims Coverage
The provided relevant claims identify one independent claim, claim 1, which covers three main inventive features of the transferring device.
Receiving portion for the dispensing vessel
A receiving portion arranged to receive the dispensing vessel containing the toxic substance.
Infusion lines for transfer
A first infusion line adapted for fluid communication with the dispensing vessel to transfer a carrier fluid into the vessel, and a second infusion line adapted to withdraw and transfer the carrier fluid and toxic substance to at least one receiving vessel.
Movable transfer apparatus outlet
An outlet of the transfer apparatus is movable from a location within the body of the device to a location that allows the transfer apparatus to enter the dispensing vessel.
Claim 1 combines a receiving portion, two infusion lines for carrier-fluid and toxic-substance transfer, and a movable outlet that permits the transfer apparatus to enter the dispensing vessel.
Stated Advantages
The shielding and engagement or locking features reduce operator exposure and environmental release by keeping outlets housed until the dispensing vessel is engaged.
Documented Applications
Transfer of radioactive microparticles.
Aseptic transfer of sterile substances.
Transfer to a syringe as a receiving vessel.
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