Fluid communication device

A fluid communication device for providing quick and accurate delivery in a bulk compounder comprising:

• a plurality of first fluid lines, each said first fluid line sealingly connecting a respective fluid connector to a respective first pump fitting providing a fluid path therebetween;
• a plurality of pump tubing segments maintained in tension sealingly connecting each said respective first pump fittings to respective second pump fittings furnishing a fluid path therebetween;
• said pump fittings include gripping means about their periphery adapted to aid in placing and maintaining said pump tubing segments in constant tension;
• at least one of each set of first and second pump fittings is coded to provide proper orientation to a respective coded operative position for correct use;
• a plurality of second fluid lines, each said second fluid line sealingly connecting each said respective second pump fitting to a common junction block;
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• said common junction block including a fluid passageway in fluid communication with each said second fluid line, a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid passageway, and exit port means therein communicating with said chamber for providing a path for further fluid communication external said junction block, the chamber is at substantially right angles to the second fluid lines and defines a substantially truncated cone-shaped volume.

A fluid communication device for use with a high speed bulk compounder comprising:

• a first fluid line extending from a fluid connector;
• a second fluid line extending from a common junction block;
• a pump tube including pump fitting means for securing an end of the pump tube to the first fluid line and a second end of the tube to the second fluid line, the first fluid line, second fluid line, and pump tube defining a fluid passageway from the fluid connector to the common junction block;
• the pump fitting means cooperating with the compounder to maintain the pump tube in a constant tensioned state;
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• the common junction block including means for defining a minimum volume chamber and chamber means for receiving an end of said second fluid line to provide fluid communication between the minimum volume chamber and second fluid line, said minimum volume chamber defines at least one truncated cone-shaped volume.

A fluid communication device for use with a high speed bulk compounder including at least one roller comprising:

• a first fluid line extending from a fluid connector;
• a second fluid line extending from a common junction block;
• a pump tube including pump fitting means for securing the pump tube around the roller in a tensioned state;
• the first fluid line, second fluid line, and pump tube defining a fluid passageway from the fluid connector to the common junction block;
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• the common junction block including means for defining a minimum volume chamber, the minimum volume chamber defining at least one truncated cone-shaped volume, channel means for receiving an end of the second fluid line to provide fluid communication between the minimum volume chamber and the second fluid line, and exit port means for providing a path for fluid communication external the junction block.

A fluid communication device for a high speed bulk compounder comprising:

• a plurality of first fluid lines, each said first fluid line connecting a respective fluid connector to a respective first pump fitting providing a fluid path therebetween;
• a plurality of pump tubing segments maintained in tension connecting each said respective first pump fittings to respective second pump fittings furnishing a fluid path therebetween;
• a plurality of second fluid lines, each said second fluid line connecting each said respective second pump fitting to a common junction block;
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• said common junction block including a fluid passageway in fluid communication with each said second fluid line, a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid passageway, and exit port means therein communicating with said chamber for providing a path for further fluid communication external said junction block, the chamber being at substantially right angles to the second fluid lines and defining a substantially truncated cone shaped volume.

A fluid communication device for a high speed bulk compounder comprising:

• a plurality of first fluid lines, each said first fluid line connecting a respective fluid connector to a respective first pump fitting providing a fluid path therebetween;
• a plurality of pump tubing segments maintained in tension connecting each said respective first pump fittings to respective second pump fittings furnishing a fluid path therebetween;
• a plurality of second fluid lines, each said second fluid line connecting each said respective second pump fitting to a common junction block;
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• said common junction block including a fluid passageway in fluid communication with each said second fluid line, a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid passageway, and exit port means therein communicating with said chamber for providing a path for further fluid communication external said junction block, the chamber defining two substantially truncated cone shaped volumes.

A fluid communication device for providing quick and accurate delivery in a bulk compounder comprising:

• a plurality of first fluid lines, each said first fluid line sealingly connecting a respective fluid connector to a respective first pump fitting providing a fluid path therebetween;
• a plurality of pump tubing segments maintained in tension sealingly connecting each said respective first pump fittings to respective second pump fittings furnishing a fluid path therebetween;
• said pump fittings include gripping means about their periphery adapted to aid in placing and maintaining said pump tubing segments in constant tension;
• at least one of each set of first and second pump fittings is coded to provide proper orientation to a respective coded operative position for correct use;
• a plurality of second fluid lines, each said second fluid line sealingly connecting each said respective second pump fitting to a common junction block;
• and
• said common junction block including a fluid passageway in fluid communication with each said second fluid line, a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid passageway, and exit port means therein communicating with said chamber for providing a path for further fluid communication external said junction block, the chamber defining two substantially truncated cone shaped volumes.

A fluid communication device for use with a high speed bulk compounder including at least one roller comprising:

• a first fluid line extending from a fluid connector;
• a second fluid line extending from a common junction block;
• a pump tube including pump fitting means for securing the pump tube around the roller in a tensioned state;
• the first fluid line, second fluid line, and pump tube defining a fluid passageway from the fluid connector to the common junction block;
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• the common junction block including means for defining a minimum volume chamber, channel means for receiving an end of the second fluid line to provide fluid communication between the minimum volume chamber and the second fluid line, and exit port means for providing a path for fluid communication external the junction block, the common junction block further including a closure to cover said port means to prevent particulate matter from accumulating thereon, said closure including a retaining ring securing said closure to said common junction block and a flexible member connecting said retaining ring to said closure and said closure, flexible member, and retaining ring lying in substantially the same plane when said exit port means is uncovered.