EP1006852B1 - Distributeur de liquide, notamment distributeur de medicament liquide - Google Patents

Distributeur de liquide, notamment distributeur de medicament liquide Download PDF

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EP1006852B1
EP1006852B1 EP98939629A EP98939629A EP1006852B1 EP 1006852 B1 EP1006852 B1 EP 1006852B1 EP 98939629 A EP98939629 A EP 98939629A EP 98939629 A EP98939629 A EP 98939629A EP 1006852 B1 EP1006852 B1 EP 1006852B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0094—Containers having an external wall formed as, or with, a diaphragm or the like which is deformed to expel the contents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • A47K5/1202—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume
    • A47K5/1208—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume by means of a flexible dispensing chamber

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  • the invention relates to a liquid dispenser, especially a liquid medication dispenser, for the drop by drop dispensable delivery of a liquid, in particular a liquid drug, in which the reservoir through a deformable membrane is closable and lightweight Pressure on the membrane through the liquid inside Volume displacement is delivered to an outlet tube.
  • the possibility of one-handed use is also particularly desirable Operation of the dispenser, e.g. with tweezers and a drop of cotton wool held by her the liquid can be removed with one hand.
  • the membrane-like lid becomes a drop on the outlet tube dispensed the liquid in the container, the falls into the well and there with the tweezers and one Cotton pellet can be added.
  • the cell can be replaced and be re-sterilized.
  • the dispenser is the two-part structure consisting of a storage container and Withdrawal cup; he claims a total of one relatively large space and above all it does not leave one-handed operation to. It always has to be with one finger of one Hand pressed on the membrane-like lid of the storage container while the other hand is using the tweezers Cotton ball holds to the dispensed drop on the outlet tube or in the well.
  • Another known medication dispenser is the storage container closed by a membrane in which one fine outlet opening is provided.
  • pressure e.g. With The tweezers, on the membrane, will drain liquid from the container pumped through the outlet on the membrane and can be included there.
  • One-handed operation is in possible in this case, but hygiene is not sufficient Enough qetan. Since the liquid is directly on the Storage container-closing lid is pumped, can Backflow of unused liquid into the container cannot be avoided.
  • This dispenser is hygienic At least in the medical field and wherever Contamination must be avoided, unsuitable.
  • Dappen glasses used. A one-handed dosage is but this is not possible and the tweezers must always be in the liquid can be dipped so that it is inevitable Contamination is coming.
  • the container can only be sterilized as a whole become.
  • a liquid dispenser according to the preamble of the independent claim is already known from document DE-C-500 243.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a liquid dispenser to create the dropwise dosage of a liquid which allows a one-hand operation and in particular as Liquid drug dispenser is suitable, i.e. the strict requirements to put hygiene in the medical field are just. Parts with the tweezers and the Cotton ball or other instrument for recording the Any liquid coming into contact must be easily replaceable and be sterilizable.
  • the dispenser is designed to be a compact, have stable construction and are suitable for installation in flat Drawers also to several in a kind of battery for the Different liquids are suitable.
  • this is achieved in that the opening of the outlet tube on the surface of the sealing exchangeable membrane lying on the container opening is directed.
  • an instrument e.g. one one Cotton tweezers holding the pressure on the membrane exercises, at the same time also dropwise on the outlet tube dispensed liquid are absorbed; one-handed operation is reached.
  • the cotton ball or tweezers only come with the liquid dispensed onto the membrane and never touch the contents of the container; a reflux unused, contaminated liquid is excluded.
  • the hygienic operation of the liquid dispenser is guaranteed.
  • the surface of the membrane is slightly inward arched so that they have a small collection or removal container forms.
  • the membrane preferably lies on one on the inner edge of the container opening provided level and can before each further Operation can be easily replaced, which also serves hygiene.
  • a step can also be cut into the underside of the membrane with which they are on the inner edge of the container opening, or provided on the inner edge of the container opening Level rests.
  • a recess on the edge of the container protruding radially beyond the membrane facilitates the replacement of the membrane by here, e.g. with tweezers, can be easily grasped.
  • the Membrane a small pin can be provided, on which they are can be replaced with tweezers. On the A recess at the edge of the container can then be dispensed with.
  • the membrane with a small, dipper stick-like Extension or handle to be provided Replacement of the membrane by an assistant easier without having to use tweezers.
  • a tubular connection from the radial container rim protruding beyond the membrane into the Container interior is provided, in which a directed towards the membrane Outlet tube is inserted.
  • the tubular connection is displaced into the outlet tube and can emerge from the opening above the membrane and into One-handed operation can be added.
  • liquid dispenser in one embodiment of the liquid dispenser according to the invention is a radial, immediate in the container wall Hole opening into the interior of the container above the inner floor provided, which is in the container wall with a vertical or nearly vertical hole that meets from the radial the membrane protrudes from the container rim.
  • the outlet tube is inserted or pressed in, the projecting end bent towards the membrane is.
  • the side hole is through one Plug or plug closed.
  • the tubular connection can also be on the side be molded onto the container wall.
  • the vertical bore or the tubular one can be advantageous Connection by grading into a narrower and one be divided into another section, so that in the further Section inserted outlet tube on the gradation can sit on.
  • the outer surface of the container is concave, can the donor easily grasped by hand and implemented if necessary become.
  • the contact surface of the container is preferably an annular surface, what about a concave curvature or a centric Recess in the outer bottom surface can be achieved.
  • the dispenser can thus slip on a surface with appropriate Surveys are placed. It will be a good one Stability reached.
  • the container can be placed in a holding part be used, which is essentially cubic Has shape and in the top of an opening for Recording of the container is provided, on the edge of which Place a container with a circumferential collar molded onto it can.
  • the bracket parts can advantageously by on their side surfaces molded connection means to several to one Kind of battery to be connected.
  • These connecting means can be a tongue and groove connection be trained.
  • each bracket part dovetail-shaped recesses (grooves) and on the two opposite sides in the other direction dovetail-shaped in the recesses (grooves) Extensions (springs) formed.
  • each bracket part can be in the support area a pin-shaped extension is formed on the container collar be in a corresponding recess on the container collar fits. So the liquid dispenser in the holder secured against twisting.
  • the membrane and / or the outlet tube and / or the Containers themselves can according to the contents of the container be color-coded; this is special then advantageous if several of the liquid dispensers according to the invention with different contents to a kind of battery to be ordered.
  • the container and the outlet tube are preferably made made of a non-corrosive material. If the container is made of chrome nickel steel, it can advantageously be used as a turned part getting produced. However, it can also be advantageous injection molded from plastic.
  • Silicone rubber is particularly suitable as the material for the membrane; however, it can also be made of a plastic such as polystyrene consist. In the latter case, it is appropriate between the membrane and a step of the inner edge of the container Sealing ring arranged.
  • the membrane can be used as a disposable for single use be conceived.
  • the liquid dispenser 1 consists essentially of a cylindrical or cup-shaped container open at the top 2. Inserted into the opening is a sealing against the edge, interchangeable membrane 3. Preferably this is on the edge the container opening a step 4 is provided, on which Membrane 3 can rest. If it is in certain use cases is considered advantageous, can also in the bottom the membrane 3 a step from the outer edge be cut with which the membrane 3 on the inner edge of the container 2 or on the provided on the inside of the container Level 4 can lie. On the outer edge of the container 2 is advantageously provided a small recess 6, which Replacing the membrane 3 facilitated by being there easily with an instrument, e.g. tweezers can.
  • an instrument e.g. tweezers can.
  • the membrane can be coated with a small pin 5 (see Fig. 4) may be provided, to which it Change can be easily gripped with tweezers; the recess 6 is then unnecessary.
  • the membrane can be spoon handle-like extension or handle. Thereby will replace the membrane without using a Tweezers and e.g. for an assistant facilitated.
  • the radial bore 9 is after outside by a plug or peg (not shown) locked.
  • the vertical bore 10 is an outlet tube 12 pressed, the projecting end 13 in the direction is bent down to the membrane 3. That can be advantageous vertical bore 10 to this by a gradation 14 in one narrower and another section. If the outlet tube 12 from above into the further section is inserted or pressed in, it can on the gradation 14 sit up and take a precise position.
  • the cotton ball or the instrument with which the pressure is applied the membrane 3 is exerted comes only with the dosed the amount of liquid dispensed in contact with the membrane 3, never with the liquid supply inside the container. On Any unused liquid cannot flow back.
  • the membrane 3 removed and replaced with a new one.
  • the membrane 3 can either be a disposable for single use be designed or re-sterilized for reuse become. In any case, this is strictly hygienic Requirements met enough without being in short intervals the entire liquid dispenser is sterilized must become.
  • the outer surface of the container 2 have a concave curvature 17. This not only gives the donor a pleasant appearance, it is also easy to handle and can do better by hand be taken if e.g. to be implemented.
  • the outer bottom surface can be arched centrally inwards or have a central recess 18; stays on the ground such an annular surface 19 as a contact surface, which allows the individual liquid dispenser on one surface, which is equipped with elevations, non-slip to place. This gives it the required stability.
  • the liquid dispenser can have several in one type of battery on an appropriate area, e.g. in a drawer, be arranged so that different liquids as needed, e.g. Liquid medication, kept ready and dosed can be removed. These can be identified by a color code can be distinguished by the membranes 3 or the outlet tubes 12 or both of the individual donors assigned in Colors are colored differently. Especially if the liquid dispenser is made of plastic, the container itself can also be colored according to a color code his.
  • Fig. 3 shows a slightly modified embodiment of the Liquid dispenser.
  • the liquid dispenser at essentially the same outer dimensions for a different as needed Recording volume can be designed.
  • the container 2 has a relatively thick bottom wall 20. A bigger one Achieving recording volume is only necessary during production the inner bottom 7 of the container 2 is pulled further down, the thickness of the bottom wall 20 is reduced accordingly.
  • the liquid dispenser is made together with the outlet tube 12 from one corrosive material, preferably made of chromium-nickel steel, but glass or porcelain is also conceivable and so is the manufacture made of a suitable plastic.
  • Silicon rubber is particularly suitable as material for the membrane 3; but it can also be made of a plastic, such as polystyrene be made, only then should a separate rubber sealing ring be provided in the container opening on which the Plastic membrane can rest. It is then appropriate on Level 4 for receiving the inside edge of the container opening Sealing rings provided.
  • FIG. 4 and 5 are two identical in side view and top view and interconnected bracket parts 21 shown.
  • Each such holder part 21 can have an opening 22 Take up liquid dispenser 1 and the holder parts 21 can be sideways in any number and in four directions connect with each other. To do this, they point to their side surfaces matching lanyards, e.g. a groove and spring connection 23, 24.
  • the bracket parts 21 substantially cubic Shape; the opening 22 for receiving the liquid dispenser 1 is on the top of each bracket part 21 (see Fig. 5).
  • each dovetail-shaped Groove 23 and the other opposite Side surfaces a dovetail-shaped in the groove 23 Spring 24 molded on or.
  • the mounting parts 21 in any number and in the four directions, e.g. on a line, at right angles, cruciform or flat, connect with each other as desired.
  • the liquid dispenser can be used in the holder part 21 1 have a radially molded collar 15, with which he is on the edge of the opening 22 of the mounting part 21 can rest.
  • a pin-shaped extension 25 may be provided, which in a (Not shown) recess on the collar 15 of the liquid dispenser 1 can intervene. So that the liquid dispenser Align 1 evenly, it is an advantage when in the collar 15 two such 15 recesses offset by 90 ° are provided. However, two can be used for the same purpose pin-shaped extensions 25 offset by 90 ° on the top of the holding part 21 may be arranged.

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  1. Distributeur de liquide (1), en particulier distributeur de médicament liquide, pour la délivrance dosable d'un liquide goutte à goutte, en particulier d'un médicament liquide, dans lequel un récipient de réserve (2) ouvert vers le haut peut être fermé par une membrane déformable (3) et le liquide se trouvant dans le récipient de réserve (2) peut être délivré à un petit tube de sortie (12) par déplacement de volume sous une légère pression sur la membrane (3), caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture du petit tube de sortie (12) est dirigée vers la surface de la membrane (3) interchangeable reposant de façon étanche sur l'ouverture du récipient.
  2. Distributeur de liquide suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la surface de la membrane (3) est légèrement galbée vers l'intérieur.
  3. Distributeur de liquide suivant la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu sur le bord intérieur de l'ouverture du récipient un étage (4), servant de butée pour la membrane (3).
  4. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le récipient de réserve (2) présente un bord de récipient (11), qui s'étend radialement au-delà de la membrane (3), et en ce qu'il est prévu un creux (6) en un endroit du bord de récipient (11) s'étendant radialement au-delà de la membrane (3).
  5. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu un picot (5) sur la membrane (3).
  6. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu sur la membrane (3) un prolongement ou une poignée à la manière d'un manche de cuiller.
  7. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu dans la paroi de récipient (8) un raccordement tubulaire (9, 10) depuis le bord de récipient (11) s'étendant radialement au-delà de la membrane (3) jusqu'à l'espace intérieur du récipient, raccordement dans lequel est inséré le petit tube de sortie (12) dirigé vers la membrane (3).
  8. Distributeur de liquide suivant la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu dans la paroi de récipient (8) un alésage radial (9) débouchant directement au-dessus du fond intérieur (7) dans l'espace intérieur du récipient, qui rencontre dans la paroi du récipient (8) un deuxième alésage vertical ou pratiquement vertical (10), qui part du bord de récipient (11) s'étendant radialement au-delà de la membrane (3), en ce que, dans cet alésage vertical (10), est introduit, respectivement enfoncé le petit tube de sortie (12), dont l'extrémité sortante (13) est recourbée vers la membrane (3) et en ce que l'alésage radial (9) est fermé hermétiquement vers l'extérieur par un bouchon ou une broche.
  9. Distributeur de liquide suivant la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que le raccordement tubulaire (9, 10) est façonné latéralement dans la paroi de récipient (8).
  10. Distributeur de liquide suivant la revendication 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce que le raccordement tubulaire ou l'alésage vertical (9) est subdivisé en une portion plus étroite et une portion plus large par un épaulement (14), et en ce que le petit tube de sortie (12) introduit dans la portion plus large repose sur l'épaulement (14).
  11. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la membrane (3) et/ou le petit tube de sortie (12) et/ou le récipient de réserve (2) est ou sont coloré(s) selon un code de couleurs caractérisant le contenu du récipient (2).
  12. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient de réserve (2) et le petit tube de sortie (12) sont constitués d'une matière qui n'est pas sujette à la corrosion.
  13. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la membrane (3) est constituée de caoutchouc silicone.
  14. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que la membrane (3) est constituée de polystyrène et un anneau d'étanchéité est disposé entre la membrane (3) et un épaulement (4) du bord intérieur du récipient.
  15. Distributeur de liquide suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la membrane (3) est une pièce à jeter à usage unique.
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DE19737749A DE19737749C1 (de) 1997-08-29 1997-08-29 Flüssigkeitsspender, insbesondere Flüssigmedikamentenspender, für die tropfenweise dosierbare Abgabe einer Flüssigkeit, insbesondere eines Flüssigmedikaments
DE19737749 1997-08-29
PCT/EP1998/004299 WO1999011169A1 (fr) 1997-08-29 1998-07-10 Distributeur de liquide, notamment distributeur de medicament liquide

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