Dispensing plugs for flexible fluid containers
AssigneeAlcon Inc.
InventorsBrian C. Patterson, Allison Renee Campolo, Monica Jane Crary, Reed Allen Pifer, Stephen Paul Shannon
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Abstract
In certain embodiments, a dispensing plug includes a fluid path having an inlet and an outlet. The dispensing plug also includes a valve adjustably disposed relative to the fluid path. The valve includes a first valve portion positioned in the fluid path between the inlet and the outlet. The valve also includes a second valve portion oriented to cause a first force to be exerted on the first valve portion. The first force biases the first valve portion toward closure of the fluid path.
Claims15
A dispensing plug comprising:
- a fluid path comprising an inlet and an outlet;
- and
- a valve adjustably disposed relative to the fluid path, the valve comprising:
- a first valve portion positioned in the fluid path between the inlet and the outlet;
- and
- a second valve portion oriented to cause a first force to be exerted on the first valve portion, the first force biasing the first valve portion toward closure of the fluid path.
A system for dispensing fluids, comprising:
- a flexible container;
- a dispensing plug placed within an opening of the flexible container, the dispensing plug comprising:
- a fluid path comprising an inlet and an outlet;
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- a valve adjustably disposed relative to the fluid path, the valve comprising:
- a first valve portion positioned in the fluid path between the inlet and the outlet;
- and
- a second valve portion oriented to cause a first force to be exerted on the first valve portion, the first force biasing the first valve portion toward closure of the fluid path.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.