US20200390966A1 - Device for controlling fluid delivery - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a medical device and more particularly to a device used to control or modulate delivery of a fluid to a patient during a medical procedure.
- a contrast agent within a human body for the diagnosis or treatment of coronary vascular disease.
- a contrast agent may be used during an angiography or angioplasty and the placement of a stent.
- the contrast agent is introduced into the blood stream and an X-ray or fluoroscopic image is taken to assist a physician in diagnosis or treatment of the heart.
- an X-ray or fluoroscopic image is taken to assist a physician in diagnosis or treatment of the heart.
- Contrast Induced Nephropathy is a form of kidney damage caused by the effects of dyes or radiopaque contrast media or agents used by cardiologists to image the heart during a heart procedure.
- the dye used may be toxic and too much of the dye may cause damage to the kidneys or failure of the kidneys. It is also possible that a patient may not be healthy enough to have a contrast agent used. However, the physician may want to take the risk and use the contrast agent in order to diagnose or treat the patient. In this case, it may be required to reduce the amount of contrast agent used in an attempt to reduce the damage that the agent may cause.
- a device for controlling fluid delivery during a medical procedure to limit the amount of fluid being injected or introduced into a human body. It would be advantageous to have a device for controlling fluid delivery that is capable of being used with a manifold delivery system and a catheter system. It would also be advantageous to have a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be easily manipulated or used by a physician to control the amount of a contrast agent being introduced into a human body during diagnosis or treatment of an organ.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient which comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a valve, the valve capable of opening and closing, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body, a plunger having a head having, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device, and an exterior collecting tube having a pair of valves that are capable of opening and closing to allow fluid to enter into the collecting tube or exit from the collecting tube.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid comprises a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end, a valve cap positioned within the cylindrical body, a post positioned at the first end of the cylindrical body, and a spring having a first end connected to the valve cap and a second end connected to the post.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid comprises a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end and a valve positioned within the cylindrical body.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient which discloses an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a central portion having an elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding and contracting, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a number of pores, the pores capable of opening and closing, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having an inlet end, an outlet end, a side having a portion of elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding or contracting, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprising an inlet end, an outlet end, a side having a portion of elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding or contracting with the device for insertion between an injector device and a manifold or an injector device and a catheter.
- a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient which comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body, and a plunger having a head having an opening having a valve connected to a movable tooth member, and a partial hollow interior, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- the present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery during a medical procedure.
- the present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be used to reduce the amount of a contrast agent introduced into a body of a patient during a medical procedure.
- the present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery that is easy to use and can be employed with highly reliable results.
- the present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be constructed using readily available parts and components.
- the present disclosure is also directed to a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be used to provide a contrast agent to a heart during diagnosis or treatment of the heart.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system;
- FIG. 2 is a front view of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 shown in a closed position;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 shown in an open position;
- FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a plunger removed from the device for controlling fluid delivery with the plunger shown in the closed position;
- FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a plunger removed from the device for controlling fluid delivery with the plunger shown in the closed position;
- FIG. 7 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system;
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system;
- FIG. 14 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 15 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 16 is a partial side view of the plunger shown in FIG. 15 in an inactive state
- FIG. 17 is a partial side view of the plunger shown in FIG. 16 shown in an active state
- FIG. 18 is a partial side view of another embodiment of a plunger or a device associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown in FIG. 1 with the plunger shown in an active state;
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure.
- the device 10 identifies a device for controlling medium delivery constructed according to the present disclosure.
- the device 10 is shown to comprise an injector device 12 having a cylindrical body 14 and a plunger 16 having a head 18 having a valve 20 with the valve 20 capable of opening and closing.
- the plunger 16 is inserted into the cylindrical body 14 of the injector device 12 and may be moved within the cylindrical body 14 to suction in a fluid (not shown) or to push out the fluid.
- the injector device 12 may have a first finger grip 22 connected to the plunger 16 to facilitate movement of the plunger 16 within the cylindrical body 14 .
- the injector device 12 may also have a pair of side finger grips 24 and 26 to hold or grasp the injector device 12 .
- the injector device 12 has a first or back end 28 through which the plunger 16 may be inserted.
- the first end 28 may also have a locking cap 30 to secure the plunger 16 within the injector device 12 .
- the injector device 12 also has a second or front end 32 through which fluid may flow into or out of the device 12 .
- the second end 32 may have a connector device 34 .
- the first end 28 has a diameter and the second end 32 has a diameter with the diameter of the first end 28 typically being greater than the diameter of the second end 32 .
- the connector device 34 is connected to a manifold device 36 .
- the manifold device 36 has a body 38 having a first port 40 having a first stopcock 42 , a second port 44 having a second stopcock 46 , a third port 48 having a third stopcock 50 , a first or inlet end 52 , and a second or outlet end 54 .
- the connector device 34 is connected to the inlet end 52 of the manifold device 36 .
- the first port 40 is connected to a connector 56 , a tubing 58 , and a container 60 .
- the container 60 may contain a fluid such as a contrast media for use in a medical procedure, as will be explained more fully herein.
- the outlet end 54 is connected to a connector 62 , a tubing 64 within which is a catheter 66 .
- the device 10 is used in the following manner.
- the first stopcock 42 is positioned to allow any fluid in the container 60 to be drawn into the injector device 12 .
- fluid may be drawn or sucked into the cylindrical body 14 .
- the first stopcock 42 may be repositioned so that fluid within the cylindrical body 14 may be pushed out or sent into the body 38 of the manifold device 36 .
- the second stopcock 46 and the third stopcock 50 are also positioned so that any fluid that enters into the body 38 may flow through the body 38 to the outlet end 54 . Fluid will also be allowed to flow through the tubing 64 into a body part (not shown).
- valve 20 in the head 18 is used to control the quantity of fluid that will be sent to the body 38 of the manifold device 36 and that will be injected into a body part. In this manner, fluid may be introduced into a body part in a controlled manner.
- the plunger 16 of the device 10 is shown having a partial hollow interior 70 having a spring 72 having a first spring end 74 connected to or positioned against a back end 76 and a second spring end 78 positioned against the head 18 of the plunger 16 .
- the spring 72 is capable of moving within the partial hollow interior 70 . In this position, the spring 72 is in the closed position and the valve 20 ( FIG. 2 ) is against the head 18 in the closed position.
- the device 10 is also shown to have the cylindrical body 14 and the first finger grip 22 connected to the plunger 16 to facilitate movement of the plunger 16 within the cylindrical body 14 .
- the injector device 12 has the pair of side finger grips 24 and 26 to hold or grasp the injector device 12 .
- the injector device 12 has the first end 28 through which the plunger 16 may be inserted.
- the first end 28 also has the locking cap 30 to secure the plunger 16 within the injector device 12 .
- the injector device 12 also has the second or front end 32 having the connector device 34 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates the device 10 with the valve 20 in the open position.
- the spring 72 has been compressed and there is an area 80 within the partial hollow interior 70 in which fluid drawn into the plunger 16 may flow and be captured.
- the valve 20 also has a valve cap 82 attached to the spring 72 .
- a different area 80 may be presented for capturing different amounts of fluid in the area 80 . For example, there may be some applications where only a small amount of fluid needs to be captured in the area 80 .
- the spring 72 may have a stiffer spring constant.
- the device 10 is capable of controlling fluid delivery from the device 10 to the tubing 64 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the device 10 is also depicted having the injector device 12 , the cylindrical body 14 , the plunger 16 , the first finger grip 22 , and the pair of side finger grips 24 and 26 .
- the plunger 16 has been removed from the device 10 to show more clearly the functioning of the plunger 16 .
- the plunger 16 has the partial hollow interior 70 having the spring 72 having the first spring end 74 connected to or positioned against the back end 76 and the second spring end 78 positioned against the head 18 of the plunger 16 .
- the spring 72 is capable of moving within the partial hollow interior 70 . In the particular orientation shown, the spring 72 is in the closed position and the valve cap 82 is against the head 18 ( FIG. 2 ) in the closed position. In this position, no fluid is allowed to enter into the interior 70 .
- the plunger 16 is again shown being removed from the device 10 to illustrate the area 80 in which fluid may enter and be captured.
- the spring 72 has been compressed to move the valve cap 82 into the area 80 .
- the valve cap 82 may move a distance 84 into the partial hollow interior 70 .
- This distance 84 may be calculated or predetermined and the spring constant associated with the spring 72 assists in determining the distance 84 .
- the distance 84 can be made larger or smaller depending on the spring constant of the spring 72 being employed in the device 10 .
- the back end 76 is also shown in this figure.
- FIG. 7 depicts another embodiment of a plunger head 100 constructed according to the present disclosure that may be used with the device 10 instead of the plunger head 18 .
- the plunger head 100 has a number of openings 102 placed around the head 100 .
- the openings 102 allow fluid to pass into the plunger 16 ( FIG. 1 ). Fluid that is trapped or captured in the openings 102 assists in controlling the amount of fluid transferred to the manifold device 36 ( FIG. 1 ).
- more or less of the openings 102 may be employed with the plunger head 100 . For example, if the flow rate of fluid into the plunger 16 is to be increased then more of the openings 102 may be used.
- the flow rate of fluid into the plunger 16 is to be decreased then fewer of the openings 102 may be employed. It is also contemplated that the diameters of the openings 102 may be increased or decreased or that the openings may take on different shapes such as slits or slots.
- FIG. 8 another embodiment of a plunger head 110 constructed according to the present disclosure that may be used with the device 10 instead of the plunger head 18 .
- the plunger head 110 is shown to comprise four valves 112 , 114 , 116 , and 118 placed around the head 110 .
- the valves 112 , 114 , 116 , and 118 allow fluid to pass into the plunger 16 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the valves 112 , 114 , 116 , and 118 are similar in construction and operation as the valve 20 . Also, it is possible that each valve 112 , 114 , 116 , and 118 can have a spring that has a spring constant that is the same or different.
- openings 102 may be employed. It is also contemplated that the diameters of the openings 102 may be increased or decreased or that the openings may take on different shapes such as slits or slots.
- FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery 120 that may be used with the manifold device 36 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the device 120 comprises an injector device 122 having a cylindrical body 124 and a plunger 126 having a head 128 .
- the cylindrical body 124 has an exterior collecting tube or cylinder 130 and a pair of valves 132 and 134 that are capable of opening and closing to allow fluid to enter into the collecting tube 130 or exit from the collecting tube 130 .
- any of the valves or elastic materials disclosed herein may be used for the valves 132 and 134 .
- the plunger 126 is inserted into the cylindrical body 124 of the injector device 122 and may be moved within the cylindrical body 124 to suction in fluid or to push out fluid.
- the injector device 122 may have a first finger grip 136 connected to the plunger 126 to facilitate movement of the plunger 126 within the cylindrical body 124 .
- the injector device 122 may also have a pair of side finger grips 138 and 140 to assist in holding or grasping the injector device 122 .
- the injector device 122 has a first or back end 142 through which the plunger 126 may be inserted.
- the first end 142 may also have a locking cap 144 to secure the plunger 126 within the injector device 122 .
- the injector device 122 also has a second or front end 146 having a connector device 148 .
- the first end 142 has a diameter and the second end 146 has a diameter with the diameter of the first end 142 typically being greater than the diameter of the second end 146 .
- the connector device 148 is adapted to be connected to the manifold device 36 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the device 120 may be used to draw in fluid into both the cylindrical body 124 and the collecting tube 130 by use of the plunger 126 and the valves 132 and 134 . Fluid may be trapped in the collecting tube 130 and fluid drawn into the cylindrical body 124 may be expelled or forced out the front end 146 by movement of the plunger 126 to force fluid into the manifold device 36 to be sent through the tubing 64 into a body part of a patient during a medical procedure.
- the device 160 may be connected between an injector device or syringe and the manifold device 36 .
- the device 160 comprises a cylindrical body 162 having a first or back end 164 , a second or front end 166 , a valve cap 168 , a spring 170 , and spring holding post 172 .
- the spring 170 has a first end 174 connected to the valve cap 168 and a second end 176 connected to the post 172 .
- the device 160 is shown in an open position in which fluid may flow through the device 160 .
- the first end 164 may be connected to a typical syringe and the second end 166 may be connected to a manifold device or a catheter.
- the syringe may be loaded with fluid and closing a plunger associated with the syringe will push fluid out of the syringe into the device 160 opening the valve cap 168 to allow fluid to flow out through the second end 166 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates is the device 160 in a closed position. In the closed position the device 160 prevents any fluid to flow through the device 160 .
- the valve cap 168 is against the back end 164 covering the back end 164 .
- the spring 170 has also been fully compressed.
- the device 200 may be connected between an injector device or syringe and the manifold device 36 .
- the device 200 comprises a cylindrical body 202 having a first or back end 204 , a second or front end 206 , and a valve 208 .
- the valve 208 is capable of opening only in one way.
- the device 200 is shown in an open position in which fluid may flow through the device 200 .
- the first end 204 may be connected to a typical syringe and the second end 206 may be connected to a manifold device or a catheter.
- the syringe may be loaded with fluid and closing a plunger associated with the syringe will push fluid out of the syringe into the device 200 opening the valve 208 to allow fluid to flow out through the second end 206 .
- FIG. 13 illustrates is the device 200 in a closed position.
- the device 200 prevents any fluid to flow through the device 200 .
- the valve 208 is closed and no fluid may pass from the first end 204 through the body 202 and out the second end 206 . In this manner, fluid may only flow one way through the device 200 .
- FIG. 14 a front view of another embodiment of a plunger 220 associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery 10 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the plunger 220 has a plunger head 222 having a central portion 224 having an elastic material 226 that has a number of pores or valves 228 that allow fluid to flow there through.
- the pores 228 respond to pressure and will open to allow fluid to flow.
- FIG. 15 a front view of another embodiment of a plunger 250 associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery 10 shown in FIG. 1 is depicted.
- the plunger 250 has a plunger head 252 having a central portion 254 constructed of an elastic or compliant material 256 that responds to pressure
- the elastic material is capable of expanding when pressure is detected or contracting when pressure is removed. Expansion of the elastic material 256 puts the plunger 250 in an active state and contraction of the elastic material 256 placed the plunger 250 in to an inactive or initial state.
- FIG. 16 is a partial side view of the plunger 250 shown in FIG. 15 illustrated in an inactive state. In the inactive state there is not enough pressure against the elastic material 256 to make the material 256 move to accept any fluid.
- FIG. 17 is the plunger 250 shown in FIG. 16 depicted in an active state.
- the active state there is enough pressure against the elastic material 256 to make the material 256 move or balloon to accept fluid therein.
- the elastic material 256 will return to the inactive state and fluid will be removed from the elastic material 256 .
- FIG. 18 a partial side view of another embodiment of a plunger 270 for use with the device for controlling fluid delivery 10 is illustrated.
- the plunger 270 comprises an inlet end 272 , an outlet end 274 , and a side 276 having a portion of elastic or compliant material 278 .
- the elastic material 278 is shown in an active state in that fluid 280 has forced the elastic material 278 to expand to allow the fluid 280 to be captured therein. Once pressure is removed from the plunger 270 , the fluid 280 will flow out of the inlet end 272 and the elastic material 278 will return to its original shape to an inactive state.
- the plunger 270 may also just be a device that may be inserted between an injector device, such as the injector device 12 ( FIG. 1 ), and a manifold, such as the manifold device 34 ( FIG. 1 ), or an injector device and a catheter, such as the catheter 66 ( FIG. 1 ).
- an injector device such as the injector device 12 ( FIG. 1 )
- a manifold such as the manifold device 34 ( FIG. 1 )
- an injector device and a catheter such as the catheter 66 ( FIG. 1 ).
- FIG. 19 shows a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery 300 constructed according to the present disclosure.
- the device 300 has a plunger 302 that has been removed from the device 10 to show more clearly the functioning of the plunger 302 .
- the plunger 302 has a plunger head 304 that as an opening 306 having a disc, cap, or cylinder body 308 covering the opening 306 .
- the plunger 302 has a partial hollow interior 310 having a spring 312 having a first spring end 314 connected to or positioned against a back end 316 of the partial hollow interior 310 and a second spring end 318 positioned against the disc body 308 of the head 304 of the plunger 302 .
- the spring 312 is capable of moving within the partial hollow interior 310 .
- the spring 312 is in the closed position and the disc body 308 in the closed position in the opening 306 in the head 304 . In this position, no fluid is allowed to enter into the partial hollow interior 310 .
- the plunger 302 is pushed forward in order to inject fluid from the injector device 12 ( FIG. 1 ) into a patient, as the pressure in the injector device 12 rises, the disc body 308 will move into the partial hollow interior 310 allowing fluid to enter into the partial hollow interior 310 . In this manner, less fluid will be injected into a body.
- the plunger 302 may have markings thereon to provide a measurement for how much fluid is captured or saved within the partial hollow interior 310 and was not injected into the body. This measurement may also be accomplished by a ruler, by mechanical means, by light, and also transmitted by visual means or by radio or Bluetooth.
- the device 350 has a plunger 352 that has been removed from the device 10 to show more clearly the functioning of the plunger 352 .
- the plunger 352 has a plunger head 354 that as an opening 356 having a disc, cap, or cylinder body 358 covering the opening 356 .
- the plunger 352 has a partial hollow interior 360 .
- the plunger head 354 is connected to a movable tooth or gear member 362 that mates with a stationary tooth or gear side 364 .
- the movable tooth member 362 is also connected to a release mechanism 366 .
- the movable tooth member 362 is capable of moving within the partial hollow interior 360 .
- the movable tooth member 362 is in the closed position and the disc body 358 in the closed position in the opening 356 in the head 354 . In this position, no fluid is allowed to enter into the partial hollow interior 360 .
- the plunger 352 is pushed forward in order to inject fluid from the injector device 12 ( FIG. 1 ) into a patient, as the pressure in the injector device 12 rises, the disc body 358 and the movable tooth member 362 will move into the partial hollow interior 360 allowing fluid to enter into the partial hollow interior 360 . Since, in essence, some fluid is trapped within the partial hollow interior 360 less fluid will be injected into a body or a body part.
- the release mechanism 366 is operated in which the movable tooth member 362 is released from the stationary tooth side 364 which allows the disc body 358 to slide or move back into the closed position. Markings may also be provided on the plunger 352 , as discussed above, to indicate how much fluid has been saved.
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Abstract
A device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient is disclosed having an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a valve, the valve capable of opening and closing, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device. A device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient is also disclosed having an inlet end, an outlet end, a side having a portion of elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding or contracting with the device for insertion between an injector device and a manifold or an injector device and a catheter.
Description
- This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/962,959, filed on Apr. 25, 2018, and now is U.S. Pat. No. 10,765,797 which claimed priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/490,147, filed on Apr. 26, 2017, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- This disclosure relates to a medical device and more particularly to a device used to control or modulate delivery of a fluid to a patient during a medical procedure.
- There are some medical procedures that require that a fluid be delivered to a specific body part or site within a human body. One such procedure is the delivery of a contrast agent within a human body for the diagnosis or treatment of coronary vascular disease. For example, a contrast agent may be used during an angiography or angioplasty and the placement of a stent. The contrast agent is introduced into the blood stream and an X-ray or fluoroscopic image is taken to assist a physician in diagnosis or treatment of the heart. Although the use of the contrast agent is employed, there is a concern that injection of too much of the contrast agent within the body could be harmful or toxic. In particular, Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN) is a form of kidney damage caused by the effects of dyes or radiopaque contrast media or agents used by cardiologists to image the heart during a heart procedure. The dye used may be toxic and too much of the dye may cause damage to the kidneys or failure of the kidneys. It is also possible that a patient may not be healthy enough to have a contrast agent used. However, the physician may want to take the risk and use the contrast agent in order to diagnose or treat the patient. In this case, it may be required to reduce the amount of contrast agent used in an attempt to reduce the damage that the agent may cause.
- In an attempt to reduce the amount of contrast agent introduced into the patient various other less toxic chemicals have been used. However, such chemicals may reduce the visibility of the image produced. Another attempt has been to employ a collection system in which the contrast agent is collected downstream after an image has been produced. Yet, this requires a complex system and an individual to operate the collection system. Another attempt has been the use of an automated system to inject the contrast agent. The automated system tends to be expensive, cumbersome to use in a lab, and require training to properly use to gain experience in the use of the automated system.
- Therefore, it would be desirable to have a device for controlling fluid delivery during a medical procedure to limit the amount of fluid being injected or introduced into a human body. It would be advantageous to have a device for controlling fluid delivery that is capable of being used with a manifold delivery system and a catheter system. It would also be advantageous to have a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be easily manipulated or used by a physician to control the amount of a contrast agent being introduced into a human body during diagnosis or treatment of an organ.
- In one form of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient is disclosed which comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a valve, the valve capable of opening and closing, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- In another form of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body, a plunger having a head having, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device, and an exterior collecting tube having a pair of valves that are capable of opening and closing to allow fluid to enter into the collecting tube or exit from the collecting tube.
- In yet another form of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid comprises a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end, a valve cap positioned within the cylindrical body, a post positioned at the first end of the cylindrical body, and a spring having a first end connected to the valve cap and a second end connected to the post.
- In still another embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid comprises a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end and a valve positioned within the cylindrical body.
- In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient is provided which discloses an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a central portion having an elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding and contracting, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- In still another embodiment, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having a head having a number of pores, the pores capable of opening and closing, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- In another form of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body and a plunger having an inlet end, an outlet end, a side having a portion of elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding or contracting, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprising an inlet end, an outlet end, a side having a portion of elastic material, the elastic material capable of expanding or contracting with the device for insertion between an injector device and a manifold or an injector device and a catheter.
- In still another embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient is disclosed which comprises an injector device having a cylindrical body, and a plunger having a head having an opening having a valve connected to a movable tooth member, and a partial hollow interior, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
- In light of the foregoing comments, it will be recognized that the present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery during a medical procedure.
- The present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be used to reduce the amount of a contrast agent introduced into a body of a patient during a medical procedure.
- The present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery that is easy to use and can be employed with highly reliable results.
- The present disclosure provides a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be constructed using readily available parts and components.
- The present disclosure is also directed to a device for controlling fluid delivery that may be used to provide a contrast agent to a heart during diagnosis or treatment of the heart.
- These and other advantages of the present device for controlling fluid delivery will become apparent after considering the following detailed specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system; -
FIG. 2 is a front view of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 shown in a closed position; -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 shown in an open position; -
FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a plunger removed from the device for controlling fluid delivery with the plunger shown in the closed position; -
FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a plunger removed from the device for controlling fluid delivery with the plunger shown in the closed position; -
FIG. 7 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure connected to a manifold delivery system; -
FIG. 14 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 15 is a front view of another embodiment of a plunger head associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 16 is a partial side view of the plunger shown inFIG. 15 in an inactive state; -
FIG. 17 is a partial side view of the plunger shown inFIG. 16 shown in an active state; -
FIG. 18 is a partial side view of another embodiment of a plunger or a device associated with the device for controlling fluid delivery shown inFIG. 1 with the plunger shown in an active state; -
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a device for controlling fluid delivery constructed according to the present disclosure. - Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numbers refer to like items,
number 10 identifies a device for controlling medium delivery constructed according to the present disclosure. With reference now toFIGS. 1 and 2 , thedevice 10 is shown to comprise aninjector device 12 having acylindrical body 14 and aplunger 16 having ahead 18 having avalve 20 with thevalve 20 capable of opening and closing. Theplunger 16 is inserted into thecylindrical body 14 of theinjector device 12 and may be moved within thecylindrical body 14 to suction in a fluid (not shown) or to push out the fluid. Theinjector device 12 may have afirst finger grip 22 connected to theplunger 16 to facilitate movement of theplunger 16 within thecylindrical body 14. Theinjector device 12 may also have a pair of side finger grips 24 and 26 to hold or grasp theinjector device 12. Theinjector device 12 has a first orback end 28 through which theplunger 16 may be inserted. Thefirst end 28 may also have a lockingcap 30 to secure theplunger 16 within theinjector device 12. Theinjector device 12 also has a second orfront end 32 through which fluid may flow into or out of thedevice 12. Thesecond end 32 may have aconnector device 34. Thefirst end 28 has a diameter and thesecond end 32 has a diameter with the diameter of thefirst end 28 typically being greater than the diameter of thesecond end 32. Theconnector device 34 is connected to amanifold device 36. - The
manifold device 36 has abody 38 having afirst port 40 having a first stopcock 42, asecond port 44 having asecond stopcock 46, athird port 48 having athird stopcock 50, a first orinlet end 52, and a second oroutlet end 54. Theconnector device 34 is connected to theinlet end 52 of themanifold device 36. Thefirst port 40 is connected to aconnector 56, atubing 58, and acontainer 60. Thecontainer 60 may contain a fluid such as a contrast media for use in a medical procedure, as will be explained more fully herein. Theoutlet end 54 is connected to aconnector 62, atubing 64 within which is acatheter 66. - As can be appreciated, the
device 10 is used in the following manner. The first stopcock 42 is positioned to allow any fluid in thecontainer 60 to be drawn into theinjector device 12. By moving theplunger 16 backwards, fluid may be drawn or sucked into thecylindrical body 14. Once a quantity of fluid has been drawn into thecylindrical body 14, the first stopcock 42 may be repositioned so that fluid within thecylindrical body 14 may be pushed out or sent into thebody 38 of themanifold device 36. Thesecond stopcock 46 and thethird stopcock 50 are also positioned so that any fluid that enters into thebody 38 may flow through thebody 38 to theoutlet end 54. Fluid will also be allowed to flow through thetubing 64 into a body part (not shown). As will be explained in more detail herein, thevalve 20 in thehead 18 is used to control the quantity of fluid that will be sent to thebody 38 of themanifold device 36 and that will be injected into a body part. In this manner, fluid may be introduced into a body part in a controlled manner. - With reference now to
FIG. 3 , theplunger 16 of thedevice 10 is shown having a partial hollow interior 70 having aspring 72 having afirst spring end 74 connected to or positioned against aback end 76 and asecond spring end 78 positioned against thehead 18 of theplunger 16. Thespring 72 is capable of moving within the partialhollow interior 70. In this position, thespring 72 is in the closed position and the valve 20 (FIG. 2 ) is against thehead 18 in the closed position. Thedevice 10 is also shown to have thecylindrical body 14 and thefirst finger grip 22 connected to theplunger 16 to facilitate movement of theplunger 16 within thecylindrical body 14. Theinjector device 12 has the pair of side finger grips 24 and 26 to hold or grasp theinjector device 12. Theinjector device 12 has thefirst end 28 through which theplunger 16 may be inserted. Thefirst end 28 also has the lockingcap 30 to secure theplunger 16 within theinjector device 12. Theinjector device 12 also has the second orfront end 32 having theconnector device 34. -
FIG. 4 illustrates thedevice 10 with thevalve 20 in the open position. In this particular arrangement thespring 72 has been compressed and there is anarea 80 within the partial hollow interior 70 in which fluid drawn into theplunger 16 may flow and be captured. When thevalve 20 is in the open position, less of the fluid will be provided into the manifold device 36 (FIG. 1 ) than if thevalve 20 is closed. Thevalve 20 also has avalve cap 82 attached to thespring 72. Further, depending on the spring constant of thespring 72 being used, adifferent area 80 may be presented for capturing different amounts of fluid in thearea 80. For example, there may be some applications where only a small amount of fluid needs to be captured in thearea 80. In this particular scenario, thespring 72 may have a stiffer spring constant. Also, if thearea 80 needs to be large then thespring 72 will use a spring having a weaker spring constant. In this manner, thedevice 10 is capable of controlling fluid delivery from thedevice 10 to the tubing 64 (FIG. 1 ). Thedevice 10 is also depicted having theinjector device 12, thecylindrical body 14, theplunger 16, thefirst finger grip 22, and the pair of side finger grips 24 and 26. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , theplunger 16 has been removed from thedevice 10 to show more clearly the functioning of theplunger 16. As discussed, theplunger 16 has the partial hollow interior 70 having thespring 72 having thefirst spring end 74 connected to or positioned against theback end 76 and thesecond spring end 78 positioned against thehead 18 of theplunger 16. Thespring 72 is capable of moving within the partialhollow interior 70. In the particular orientation shown, thespring 72 is in the closed position and thevalve cap 82 is against the head 18 (FIG. 2 ) in the closed position. In this position, no fluid is allowed to enter into the interior 70. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , theplunger 16 is again shown being removed from thedevice 10 to illustrate thearea 80 in which fluid may enter and be captured. Thespring 72 has been compressed to move thevalve cap 82 into thearea 80. Thevalve cap 82 may move adistance 84 into the partialhollow interior 70. Thisdistance 84 may be calculated or predetermined and the spring constant associated with thespring 72 assists in determining thedistance 84. Again, thedistance 84 can be made larger or smaller depending on the spring constant of thespring 72 being employed in thedevice 10. Theback end 76 is also shown in this figure. -
FIG. 7 depicts another embodiment of aplunger head 100 constructed according to the present disclosure that may be used with thedevice 10 instead of theplunger head 18. Theplunger head 100 has a number ofopenings 102 placed around thehead 100. Theopenings 102 allow fluid to pass into the plunger 16 (FIG. 1 ). Fluid that is trapped or captured in theopenings 102 assists in controlling the amount of fluid transferred to the manifold device 36 (FIG. 1 ). As can be appreciated, more or less of theopenings 102 may be employed with theplunger head 100. For example, if the flow rate of fluid into theplunger 16 is to be increased then more of theopenings 102 may be used. Also, if the flow rate of fluid into theplunger 16 is to be decreased then fewer of theopenings 102 may be employed. It is also contemplated that the diameters of theopenings 102 may be increased or decreased or that the openings may take on different shapes such as slits or slots. - With particular reference now to
FIG. 8 , another embodiment of aplunger head 110 constructed according to the present disclosure that may be used with thedevice 10 instead of theplunger head 18. Theplunger head 110 is shown to comprise fourvalves head 110. Thevalves FIG. 1 ). Thevalves valve 20. Also, it is possible that eachvalve valves openings 102 may be employed. It is also contemplated that the diameters of theopenings 102 may be increased or decreased or that the openings may take on different shapes such as slits or slots. -
FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of a device for controllingfluid delivery 120 that may be used with the manifold device 36 (FIG. 1 ). Thedevice 120 comprises aninjector device 122 having acylindrical body 124 and aplunger 126 having ahead 128. Thecylindrical body 124 has an exterior collecting tube orcylinder 130 and a pair ofvalves tube 130 or exit from the collectingtube 130. As can be appreciated, any of the valves or elastic materials disclosed herein may be used for thevalves plunger 126 is inserted into thecylindrical body 124 of theinjector device 122 and may be moved within thecylindrical body 124 to suction in fluid or to push out fluid. Theinjector device 122 may have afirst finger grip 136 connected to theplunger 126 to facilitate movement of theplunger 126 within thecylindrical body 124. Theinjector device 122 may also have a pair of side finger grips 138 and 140 to assist in holding or grasping theinjector device 122. Theinjector device 122 has a first orback end 142 through which theplunger 126 may be inserted. Thefirst end 142 may also have alocking cap 144 to secure theplunger 126 within theinjector device 122. Theinjector device 122 also has a second orfront end 146 having aconnector device 148. Thefirst end 142 has a diameter and thesecond end 146 has a diameter with the diameter of thefirst end 142 typically being greater than the diameter of thesecond end 146. Theconnector device 148 is adapted to be connected to themanifold device 36 shown inFIG. 1 . Thedevice 120 may be used to draw in fluid into both thecylindrical body 124 and the collectingtube 130 by use of theplunger 126 and thevalves tube 130 and fluid drawn into thecylindrical body 124 may be expelled or forced out thefront end 146 by movement of theplunger 126 to force fluid into themanifold device 36 to be sent through thetubing 64 into a body part of a patient during a medical procedure. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , another embodiment of a device for controllingfluid delivery 160 is depicted. Thedevice 160 may be connected between an injector device or syringe and themanifold device 36. Thedevice 160 comprises acylindrical body 162 having a first orback end 164, a second orfront end 166, avalve cap 168, aspring 170, andspring holding post 172. Thespring 170 has afirst end 174 connected to thevalve cap 168 and asecond end 176 connected to thepost 172. Thedevice 160 is shown in an open position in which fluid may flow through thedevice 160. Thefirst end 164 may be connected to a typical syringe and thesecond end 166 may be connected to a manifold device or a catheter. In operation, the syringe may be loaded with fluid and closing a plunger associated with the syringe will push fluid out of the syringe into thedevice 160 opening thevalve cap 168 to allow fluid to flow out through thesecond end 166. -
FIG. 11 illustrates is thedevice 160 in a closed position. In the closed position thedevice 160 prevents any fluid to flow through thedevice 160. Thevalve cap 168 is against theback end 164 covering theback end 164. Thespring 170 has also been fully compressed. - With particular reference now to
FIG. 12 , another embodiment of a device for controllingfluid delivery 200 is shown. Thedevice 200 may be connected between an injector device or syringe and themanifold device 36. Thedevice 200 comprises acylindrical body 202 having a first orback end 204, a second orfront end 206, and avalve 208. Thevalve 208 is capable of opening only in one way. Thedevice 200 is shown in an open position in which fluid may flow through thedevice 200. Thefirst end 204 may be connected to a typical syringe and thesecond end 206 may be connected to a manifold device or a catheter. In operation, the syringe may be loaded with fluid and closing a plunger associated with the syringe will push fluid out of the syringe into thedevice 200 opening thevalve 208 to allow fluid to flow out through thesecond end 206. -
FIG. 13 illustrates is thedevice 200 in a closed position. In the closed position thedevice 200 prevents any fluid to flow through thedevice 200. Thevalve 208 is closed and no fluid may pass from thefirst end 204 through thebody 202 and out thesecond end 206. In this manner, fluid may only flow one way through thedevice 200. -
FIG. 14 a front view of another embodiment of aplunger 220 associated with the device for controllingfluid delivery 10 shown inFIG. 1 . Theplunger 220 has aplunger head 222 having acentral portion 224 having anelastic material 226 that has a number of pores orvalves 228 that allow fluid to flow there through. Thepores 228 respond to pressure and will open to allow fluid to flow. - Referring now to
FIG. 15 , a front view of another embodiment of aplunger 250 associated with the device for controllingfluid delivery 10 shown inFIG. 1 is depicted. Theplunger 250 has aplunger head 252 having acentral portion 254 constructed of an elastic orcompliant material 256 that responds to pressure The elastic material is capable of expanding when pressure is detected or contracting when pressure is removed. Expansion of theelastic material 256 puts theplunger 250 in an active state and contraction of theelastic material 256 placed theplunger 250 in to an inactive or initial state. -
FIG. 16 is a partial side view of theplunger 250 shown inFIG. 15 illustrated in an inactive state. In the inactive state there is not enough pressure against theelastic material 256 to make thematerial 256 move to accept any fluid. -
FIG. 17 is theplunger 250 shown inFIG. 16 depicted in an active state. In the active state there is enough pressure against theelastic material 256 to make thematerial 256 move or balloon to accept fluid therein. As can be appreciated, once the pressure against theelastic material 256 is removed, theelastic material 256 will return to the inactive state and fluid will be removed from theelastic material 256. - With particular reference now to
FIG. 18 , a partial side view of another embodiment of aplunger 270 for use with the device for controllingfluid delivery 10 is illustrated. Theplunger 270 comprises aninlet end 272, anoutlet end 274, and aside 276 having a portion of elastic orcompliant material 278. Theelastic material 278 is shown in an active state in that fluid 280 has forced theelastic material 278 to expand to allow the fluid 280 to be captured therein. Once pressure is removed from theplunger 270, the fluid 280 will flow out of theinlet end 272 and theelastic material 278 will return to its original shape to an inactive state. Theplunger 270 may also just be a device that may be inserted between an injector device, such as the injector device 12 (FIG. 1 ), and a manifold, such as the manifold device 34 (FIG. 1 ), or an injector device and a catheter, such as the catheter 66 (FIG. 1 ). -
FIG. 19 shows a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a device for controllingfluid delivery 300 constructed according to the present disclosure. Thedevice 300 has aplunger 302 that has been removed from thedevice 10 to show more clearly the functioning of theplunger 302. Theplunger 302 has aplunger head 304 that as anopening 306 having a disc, cap, orcylinder body 308 covering theopening 306. Theplunger 302 has a partialhollow interior 310 having aspring 312 having afirst spring end 314 connected to or positioned against aback end 316 of the partialhollow interior 310 and a second spring end 318 positioned against thedisc body 308 of thehead 304 of theplunger 302. Thespring 312 is capable of moving within the partialhollow interior 310. In the particular orientation shown, thespring 312 is in the closed position and thedisc body 308 in the closed position in theopening 306 in thehead 304. In this position, no fluid is allowed to enter into the partialhollow interior 310. As can be appreciated, when theplunger 302 is pushed forward in order to inject fluid from the injector device 12 (FIG. 1 ) into a patient, as the pressure in theinjector device 12 rises, thedisc body 308 will move into the partialhollow interior 310 allowing fluid to enter into the partialhollow interior 310. In this manner, less fluid will be injected into a body. Although not shown, it is also contemplated that theplunger 302 may have markings thereon to provide a measurement for how much fluid is captured or saved within the partialhollow interior 310 and was not injected into the body. This measurement may also be accomplished by a ruler, by mechanical means, by light, and also transmitted by visual means or by radio or Bluetooth. - Referring now to
FIG. 20 , another embodiment of a device for controllingfluid delivery 350 is illustrated. Thedevice 350 has aplunger 352 that has been removed from thedevice 10 to show more clearly the functioning of theplunger 352. Theplunger 352 has aplunger head 354 that as anopening 356 having a disc, cap, orcylinder body 358 covering theopening 356. Theplunger 352 has a partialhollow interior 360. Theplunger head 354 is connected to a movable tooth orgear member 362 that mates with a stationary tooth or gear side 364. Themovable tooth member 362 is also connected to arelease mechanism 366. Themovable tooth member 362 is capable of moving within the partialhollow interior 360. In this particular drawing, themovable tooth member 362 is in the closed position and thedisc body 358 in the closed position in theopening 356 in thehead 354. In this position, no fluid is allowed to enter into the partialhollow interior 360. As can be appreciated, when theplunger 352 is pushed forward in order to inject fluid from the injector device 12 (FIG. 1 ) into a patient, as the pressure in theinjector device 12 rises, thedisc body 358 and themovable tooth member 362 will move into the partialhollow interior 360 allowing fluid to enter into the partialhollow interior 360. Since, in essence, some fluid is trapped within the partial hollow interior 360 less fluid will be injected into a body or a body part. In order to move thedisc body 358 back into the closed position in theopening 356, therelease mechanism 366 is operated in which themovable tooth member 362 is released from the stationary tooth side 364 which allows thedisc body 358 to slide or move back into the closed position. Markings may also be provided on theplunger 352, as discussed above, to indicate how much fluid has been saved. - From all that has been said, it will be clear that there has thus been shown and described herein a device for controlling delivery of fluid to a patient which fulfills the various advantages sought therefore. It will become apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject device for controlling delivery of fluid are possible and contemplated. All changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure are deemed to be covered by the disclosure, which is limited only by the claims which follow.
Claims (20)
1. A device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprising:
an injector device having a cylindrical body having a front end having an opening through which fluid may flow into or out of the cylindrical body and a back end having an opening; and
a plunger having a plunger head having a central portion constructed of an elastic material capable of expanding when pressure is detected or contracting when pressure is removed, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device, the plunger further having a partial hollow interior into which the central portion may expand when pressure is detected, the central portion for capturing fluid within the expanded elastic material and for discharging fluid from within the expanded elastic material when pressure removed.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein the injector device has a first opening through which the plunger is inserted and a second opening through which the plunger may not be inserted.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein the first opening has a diameter and the second opening has a diameter and the diameter of the first opening is greater than the diameter of the second opening.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein the elastic material of the plunger head is in an active state when pressure is removed.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein the elastic material of the plunger head is in an active state when pressure is detected.
6. The device of claim 1 further comprising a first finger grip connected to the plunger to facilitate movement of the plunger within the cylindrical body.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein the injector device is connected to a manifold device.
8. The device of claim 1 wherein the injector device further comprises a first end through which the plunger may be inserted and a second end through which fluid may flow into or out of the injector device.
9. A device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprising:
an injector device having a cylindrical body having a front end having an opening through which fluid may flow into or out of the cylindrical body and a back end having an opening; and
a plunger having a plunger head having a central portion constructed of an elastic material having a valve that is capable of opening when pressure is detected, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device, the plunger further having a partial hollow interior for capturing fluid within the partial hollow interior when the valve opens.
10. The device of claim 9 wherein the valve is capable of closing when pressure is removed.
11. The device of claim 9 further comprising a second valve that is capable of opening when pressure is detected for capturing fluid within the partial hollow interior when the second valve opens.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein the second valve is capable of closing when pressure is removed.
13. The device of claim 9 further comprising a first finger grip connected to the plunger to facilitate movement of the plunger within the cylindrical body.
14. The device of claim 9 further comprising a pair of side finger grips to assist in holding the injector device.
15. The device of claim 9 wherein the injector device is connected to a manifold device.
16. A device for controlling delivery of a fluid to a patient comprising:
an injector device having a cylindrical body; and
a plunger having a head having an opening having a valve connected to a movable tooth member, and a partial hollow interior, the plunger for insertion into the cylindrical body of the injector device.
17. The device of claim 16 further comprising a stationary tooth side mated to the movable tooth member.
18. The device of claim 16 further comprising a release mechanism connected to the movable tooth member.
19. The device of claim 16 wherein movable tooth member is capable of moving in the partial hollow interior to allow fluid to enter into the partial hollow interior.
20. The device of claim 16 further comprising a stationary tooth side mated to the movable tooth member and a release mechanism connected to the movable tooth member with operation of the release mechanism for releasing the movable tooth member from the stationary tooth side.
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