David C Carroll

US Patent:

57998302, Sep 1, 1998

Filed:

Nov 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/744418

Inventors:

David C. Carroll - Hyrum UT
Dennis Brown - Logan UT

International Classification:

B65D 3528

US Classification:

222 95

Abstract:

A disposable fluid transport system is provided for dispensing sterile fluids from a pressure vessel. The pressure vessel has an internal chamber with an outlet opening extending therethrough. The fluid transport system includes a collapsible media bag having an internal compartment defining a sterile environment. A first end of a delivery tube is attached in fluid communication to the compartment of the media bag. Disposed at a point along the length of a delivery tube is an interface adapter. The interface adapter includes an annular flange which encircles and radially projects out from the exterior surface of the delivery tube. The gasket is formed of a resiliently flexible material and has an outside diameter that is larger than the inside diameter of the outlet opening on the pressure vessel. Once the media bag and delivery tube are positioned within the chamber of the pressure vessel, the second end of the delivery tube can be fed out the outlet opening. As a result of the flexible nature of the gasket, the gasket can also be constricted to pass through the outlet opening and then radially expanded.

US Patent:

60865741, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

Nov 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/975767

Inventors:

David C. Carroll - Nibley UT
Pat Draper - Logan UT

Assignee:

Hyclone Laboratories, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

A61M 3910

US Classification:

604533

Abstract:

A fluid delivery system includes a flexible media bag having an outlet spout projecting therefrom. A passageway longitudinally extends through the outlet spout and communicates with the interior of the media bag. A diptube connector is mounted to the outlet spout. The diptube connector includes a stem having a first end with a barb radially projecting out therefrom and an opposing second end with an annular flange radially projecting out therefrom. The flange has an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the passageway in the outlet spout. The first end of the diptube connector is received in sealed engagement within the first end of the diptube. The second end of the diptube is passed through the passageway in the outlet spout such that the flange on the diptube connector rests on the outlet spout. The outlet spout having the diptube connector mounted thereon is received in sealed engagement within a delivery tube.