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US 7,272,981 B2Granted
Aseptic fluid sampler and method
OwnerDarrell Lee Bigalkeinventor
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Abstract
An aseptic sampling arrangement that provides selective access to an interior of a fluid enclosure. The sampling arrangement includes a septum cartridge and a securing element for use with the fluid enclosure. A locking arrangement is provided to allow selective access to the septum cartridge and the securing element. The locking arrangement includes a base, a cover, and a locking device that secures the cover in relation to the base.
Claims24
A fluid system, comprising:
- a) a transportable fluid vessel having an aperture that provides access to an interior volume;
- b) an aseptic sampling arrangement configured to provide aseptic sampling of a fluid contained within the interior volume of the transportable fluid vessel, the aseptic sampling arrangement including a septum and a securing element, the septum being secured within the aperture of the fluid vessel by the securing element, the septum including a penetrable body constructed for penetration of a needle therethrough;
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- c) a locking arrangement that provides selective access to the aseptic sampling arrangement.
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A method of providing selective aseptic access to a transportable fluid enclosure, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) positioning a septum of an aseptic sampling arrangement within an aperture of the transportable fluid enclosure;
- b) securing the septum within the aperture of the fluid enclosure with a securing element;
- c) enclosing the septum and the securing element within a locking arrangement to prevent unwanted access to the septum and the securing element;
- d) securing the locking arrangement to permit only selective access to the septum and the securing element of the aseptic sampling arrangement.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.