# US 2019/0167893 A1 · Vibrational Injection Apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0167893 A1 - Document ID: US20190167893A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/241,100 - Filed: 2019-01-07 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-09-30 - Inventors: Simeon Wall, JR.; Daniel A. Del Vecchio - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167893A1 ## CPC - A61M 1/77: {Suction-irrigation systems (aspiration tips supplying fluids A61M1/85; specific for negative pressure wound therapy A61M1/92; combined with tracheal tubes A61M16/0463)} - A61M 3/0275: {Pulsating jets; Vibrating nozzles} - A61M 3/0283: {with at least two inner passageways, a first one for irrigating and a second for evacuating (suction-irrigation systems A61M1/77; aspiration tips with fluid supply means A61M1/85; for negative pressure wound therapy A61M1/92)} - A61M 5/14212: {Pumping with an aspiration and an expulsion action} - A61M 1/774: {Handpieces specially adapted for providing suction as well as irrigation, either simultaneously or independently} - A61M 1/89: {Suction aspects of liposuction (surgical cutting instruments A61B17/32)} - A61M 2209/084: Supporting bases, stands for equipment - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract A vibrational injection apparatus suitable for use in a system for removal, delivery and/or transplantation of body tissues and other substances in medical procedures may include an apparatus housing. A vibration mechanism may be provided in the apparatus housing. A material injector may be provided in the apparatus housing and mechanically coupled to the vibration mechanism. An injection cannula may be disposed in fluid communication with the material injector. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vibrational injection apparatus, comprising: an apparatus housing; a vibration mechanism in the apparatus housing; a material injector in the apparatus housing and mechanically coupled to the vibration mechanism; and an injection cannula disposed in fluid communication with the material injector. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 1 wherein the material injector comprises at least one injection chamber and a telescoping injector tube disposed in fluid communication with the at least one injection chamber and the injection cannula, and the injector tube is mechanically coupled to the vibration mechanism. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 2 wherein the vibration mechanism comprises a vibration mechanism motor, a vibration shaft drivingly engaged for reciprocation by the vibration mechanism motor, an injector vibrating shaft engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft and a driver mechanically coupling the injector vibrating shaft of the vibration mechanism to the injector tube of the material injector. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 3 wherein the driver comprises a generally elongated driver bridge engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft and a driver head terminating the driver bridge, the driver head engaging the telescoping injector tube for reciprocation. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 4 further comprising an injector vibrating shaft engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft, a spring stop terminating the injector vibrating shaft and a driver return spring interposed between the driver bridge and the spring stop. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 3 further comprising a vibration mechanism compartment in the apparatus housing, and wherein the vibration mechanism motor is provided in the vibration mechanism compartment. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 6 further comprising a battery compartment provided in the vibration mechanism compartment adjacent to the vibration mechanism motor, the battery compartment electrically connected to the vibration mechanism motor. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a sliding plunger disposed within the injection chamber. ### Claim 9 A vibrational injection apparatus, comprising: an apparatus housing including: a vibration mechanism compartment; and an injector compartment adjacent to the vibration mechanism compartment; a vibration mechanism in the vibration mechanism compartment of the apparatus housing; a material injector in the injector compartment of the apparatus housing, the material injector including: at least one injection chamber; and a telescoping injector tube disposed in fluid communication with the at least one injection chamber, the injector tube mechanically coupled to the, vibration mechanism; and an injection cannula disposed in fluid communication with the injector tube. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 9 wherein the vibration mechanism comprises a vibration mechanism motor, a vibration shaft drivingly engaged for reciprocation by the vibration mechanism motor, an injector vibrating shaft engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft and a driver mechanically coupling the injector vibrating shaft of the vibration mechanism to the injector tube of the material injector. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 10 wherein the driver comprises a generally elongated driver bridge engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft and a driver head terminating the driver bridge, the driver head engaging the telescoping injector tube for reciprocation. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 11 further comprising an injector vibrating shaft engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft, a spring stop terminating the injector vibrating shaft and a driver return spring interposed between the driver bridge and the spring stop. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a battery compartment provided in the vibration mechanism compartment adjacent to the vibration mechanism motor, the battery compartment electrically connected to, the vibration mechanism motor. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a sliding plunger disposed within the injection chamber. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a pump disposed in fluid communication with the injection chamber and a dispensing canister disposed in fluid communication with the pump. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 15 wherein the dispensing canister comprises a canister wall having a canister wall bottom edge and a canister wall top edge; a canister bottom panel on the canister wall bottom edge of the canister wall, the canister bottom panel having a beveled, sloped or slanted orientation; and at least one dispensing spigot disposed in fluid communication with the dispensing canister at a lowest portion of the canister bottom panel. ### Claim 17 A vibrational injection apparatus, comprising: an apparatus housing including: a vibration mechanism compartment; and an injector compartment adjacent to the vibration mechanism compartment; a vibration mechanism in the vibration mechanism compartment of the apparatus housing, the vibration mechanism including: a vibration mechanism motor; a vibration shaft drivingly engaged for reciprocation by the vibration mechanism motor; an injector vibrating shaft engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft; a spring stop terminating the injector vibrating shaft; a driver mechanically engaged by the injector vibrating shaft, the driver including: a generally elongated driver bridge engaged for reciprocation by the vibration shaft; and a driver head terminating the driver bridge; and a driver return spring interposed between the driver bridge and the spring stop; a material injector in the injector compartment of the apparatus housing, the material injector including: at least one injection chamber; and a telescoping injector tube disposed in fluid communication with the at least one injection chamber, the injector tube mechanically coupled to the driver head on the driver of the vibration mechanism; and an injection cannula disposed in fluid communication with the injector tube. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 17 further comprising a battery compartment provided in the vibration mechanism compartment adjacent to the vibration mechanism motor, the battery compartment electrically connected to the vibration mechanism motor. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 17 further comprising a sliding plunger disposed within the injection chamber. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The vibrational injection apparatus of claim 17 further comprising a pump disposed in fluid communication with the injection chamber and a dispensing canister disposed in fluid communication with the pump, the dispensing canister including a canister wall having a canister wall bottom edge and a canister wall top edge; a canister bottom panel on the canister wall bottom edge of the canister wall, the canister bottom panel having a beveled, sloped or slanted orientation; and at least one dispensing spigot disposed in fluid communication with the dispensing canister at a lowest portion of the canister bottom panel.