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- a needleless valve system that includes a valve with a tail requires a housing that can encompass the tail. Accordingly, additional force is required to compress the tail and additional fluid is required to prime and/or flush the housing that encompasses the tail.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B depict embodiments of tail-less valves.
- FIGS. 2-4 depict embodiments of needleless valve systems.
- FIGS. 1A-2 depicts an isometric cross-sectional view of various embodiments of valves 100 A-C, respectively. Specifically, FIG. 2 depicts an isometric cross-sectional view of a needleless valve assembly 200 .
- Valves 100 A-C are similar in structure and functionality. For clarity and brevity, the description herein, will focus on valve 100 A. Valve 100 A and other valves described herein can also be described as a valve plug, piston, etc. Valve 100 A is configured to be utilized in a needleless valve system, which will be described in further detail below.
- Valve 100 A is tail-less. That is valve 100 A does not include a tail that protrudes down from body 110 .
- the valve in conventional valves for a needleless valve system, includes a tail portion that physically contacts the valve housing.
- the tail is compressed by a needleless luer.
- the tail relaxes to its original position and urges the valve back into a sealed position.
- valve 100 A is tail-less, less material is required to manufacture the valve and also less material manufacture the housing (e.g., housing 210 ) that surrounds valve. As a result, cost is reduced to manufacture the tail-less valve and associated needleless valve assembly.
- the housing to encase the valve is also reduced.
- the housing may include a lower volume (e.g., volume 330 ) as compared to housings of conventional needleless valve assemblies. Therefore, less fluid is required to properly prime and/or flush the housing.
- Valve 100 A includes, among other things, body 110 , top surface 120 , compression feature 130 A, internal cavity 132 A and retaining flange 140 .
- Top surface 120 is configured to seal a port of a housing, which will be described in detail below.
- Top surface 120 is continuous and does not include (or does not require) any broken portions.
- top surface 120 is a continuous feature that does not include a slit, cut, hole, etc. In particular, top surface 120 does not require a split septum.
- Top surface 120 is a smooth unbroken surface. As such, when top surface is swabbed, pathogens are readily removed and the surface is properly sanitized.
- Retaining flange 140 is for retaining valve 100 A within housing 210 . It should be appreciated that valve 100 A may be retained within the housing by various retaining features and mechanisms that are compatible for proper and secure retention.
- Compression feature 130 A is a wall with a thickness that is greater, as compared, to the wall thickness proximate the thick wall. It should be noted that a compression feature, as described herein, is any physical feature or combination of physical features that controls or directs the compression/collapse of the valve. For example, compression feature 130 A, because it has a greater wall thickness, will cause body 110 to compress in an area with a thinner wall thickness (or an area away from compression feature 130 A). Also, the combination of compression feature 130 A and cavity 132 may facilitate in the controlled location of the compression of valve 100 A.
- Compression feature 130 B is a through hole or cavity through the entire body. As such, valve 1101 B will readily collapse or compress in the area of compression feature 130 B.
- Compression feature 132 C is an amorphous and asymmetrical cavity extending from a bottom surface up towards top surface 120 . As such, valve 110 C will readily collapse or compress in the area of compression feature 132 C.
- various compression features can be, but are not limited to, asymmetric along a center cross-section of said body, off-set along a center cross-section of said body, etc.
- FIG. 2 depicts needleless valve assembly 200 in a closed or sealed position. That is, valve 100 C, in a relaxed and natural position, is seated in housing 210 via retaining flange 140 .
- the peripheral outer surface of valve 100 C seals against inner wall 212 such that port 214 is fluidly sealed. That is, fluid is unable to pass through port 214 (in either direction).
- needleless valve assembly 200 can be attached or fluidly connected to a catheter or a stop-cock. Needleless valve assembly 200 may be integrated with other valving mechanisms, such as a stop cock.
- Valves 100 A-C may be comprised of any material that is conducive for proper sealing and controlled deformation and an ability to naturally spring back to its natural position.
- valves may be comprised of silicone.
- FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of needleless valve assembly 300 .
- Needleless device 350 e.g., a needleless syringe
- port 314 such the valve (e.g., valves 100 A-C) is deformed.
- the valve e.g., valves 100 A-C
- the displacement of top surface 320 is shown during unsealing of port 314 .
- the compressed or deformed body of the valve within housing 310 is not shown.
- Needleless device 350 displaces the head of valve downward along inner wall 312 . Once top surface 320 is positioned within shoulder 316 (which has a greater diameter than the diameter at inner wall 312 ) then the seal is broken and fluid flow is able to occur. In one embodiment, top surface 320 is planar and/or tilted (at an angle with respect to the tip of the needleless device) based on the compression feature (e.g., compression features 130 A-C) of the body of the valve.
- the compression feature e.g., compression features 130 A-C
- Fluid is able to flow in direction 340 from needleless device 350 , around top surface 320 and through housing 310 to the patient. It should be appreciated that housing 310 and/or the valve include ports or channels (not shown) that allow the fluid to pass entirely through needleless valve assembly 300 .
- fluid flow may occur in the opposite direction.
- blood is drawn from the patient into volume 330 around the valve and top surface 320 into a needleless syringe.
- needleless device 350 When needleless device 350 is removed from needleless valve assembly 300 , the valve relaxes to its original position such that top surface reseals port 314 .
- FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of needleless valve assembly 400 .
- Needleless valve assembly 400 is similar to needleless valve assembly 300 , as described above.
- top surface 420 is deformed in a “V-shape” when the needleless device pushes down on top surface 420 and the valve is deformed such that the port is unsealed.
- top surface 420 is deformed into the “V-shape” based on the compression feature (e.g., compression features 130 A-C) of the body of the valve.
- the compression feature e.g., compression features 130 A-C
- fluid is able to flow in direction 440 from the needleless device, around top surface 420 and through the housing to the patient.
- the housing and/or the valve include ports or channels (not shown) that allow the fluid to pass entirely through needleless valve assembly 400 .
- top surface 420 can be deformed into any non-planar shape such the seal is broken and fluid is able to flow through needleless valve assembly 400 .
Abstract
A valve for a needleless valve system. The valve includes a body configured to be disposed in the needleless valve system and controlling fluid flow through the needleless valve system and wherein the body is tail-less. The body includes a continuous top surface, and a compression feature configured to control how the body is compressed to allow fluid flow through the needleless valve system.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/863,809, filed on Jan. 5, 2018, entitled “COMPRESSIBLE NEEDLELESS VALVE ASSEMBLY,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/887,144, filed on Oct. 19, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,861,804, entitled “COMPRESSIBLE NEEDLELESS VALVE ASSEMBLY,” which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/673,971, filed on Nov. 9, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,162,029, entitled “TAILLESS NEEDLELESS VALVE SYSTEM,” the disclosure of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- A needleless valve system that includes a valve with a tail requires a housing that can encompass the tail. Accordingly, additional force is required to compress the tail and additional fluid is required to prime and/or flush the housing that encompasses the tail.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B depict embodiments of tail-less valves. -
FIGS. 2-4 depict embodiments of needleless valve systems. - The drawings referred to in this description should be understood as not being drawn to scale except if specifically noted.
- Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present technology, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the technology will be described in conjunction with various embodiment(s), it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the present technology to these embodiments. On the contrary, the present technology is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments as defined by the appended claims.
- Furthermore, in the following description of embodiments, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present technology. However, the present technology may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present embodiments.
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FIGS. 1A-2 depicts an isometric cross-sectional view of various embodiments ofvalves 100A-C, respectively. Specifically,FIG. 2 depicts an isometric cross-sectional view of aneedleless valve assembly 200. - Valves 100A-C are similar in structure and functionality. For clarity and brevity, the description herein, will focus on
valve 100A. Valve 100A and other valves described herein can also be described as a valve plug, piston, etc. Valve 100A is configured to be utilized in a needleless valve system, which will be described in further detail below. - Valve 100A is tail-less. That is
valve 100A does not include a tail that protrudes down frombody 110. - In contrast, in conventional valves for a needleless valve system, the valve includes a tail portion that physically contacts the valve housing. In particular, the tail is compressed by a needleless luer. When the luer is removed from the housing, the tail relaxes to its original position and urges the valve back into a sealed position.
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valve 100A is tail-less, less material is required to manufacture the valve and also less material manufacture the housing (e.g., housing 210) that surrounds valve. As a result, cost is reduced to manufacture the tail-less valve and associated needleless valve assembly. - Moreover, less force is required to deform the valve into an unsealed position as compared to a conventional valve that includes a tail.
- Additionally, the height of the valve is reduced. As a result, the housing to encase the valve is also reduced. As such, the housing may include a lower volume (e.g., volume 330) as compared to housings of conventional needleless valve assemblies. Therefore, less fluid is required to properly prime and/or flush the housing.
- Valve 100A includes, among other things,
body 110,top surface 120,compression feature 130A,internal cavity 132A and retainingflange 140. -
Top surface 120 is configured to seal a port of a housing, which will be described in detail below.Top surface 120 is continuous and does not include (or does not require) any broken portions. For example,top surface 120 is a continuous feature that does not include a slit, cut, hole, etc. In particular,top surface 120 does not require a split septum. -
Top surface 120 is a smooth unbroken surface. As such, when top surface is swabbed, pathogens are readily removed and the surface is properly sanitized. - Retaining
flange 140 is for retainingvalve 100A withinhousing 210. It should be appreciated thatvalve 100A may be retained within the housing by various retaining features and mechanisms that are compatible for proper and secure retention. -
Compression feature 130A is a wall with a thickness that is greater, as compared, to the wall thickness proximate the thick wall. It should be noted that a compression feature, as described herein, is any physical feature or combination of physical features that controls or directs the compression/collapse of the valve. For example,compression feature 130A, because it has a greater wall thickness, will causebody 110 to compress in an area with a thinner wall thickness (or an area away fromcompression feature 130A). Also, the combination ofcompression feature 130A and cavity 132 may facilitate in the controlled location of the compression ofvalve 100A. -
Compression feature 130B is a through hole or cavity through the entire body. As such, valve 1101B will readily collapse or compress in the area ofcompression feature 130B. -
Compression feature 132C is an amorphous and asymmetrical cavity extending from a bottom surface up towardstop surface 120. As such, valve 110C will readily collapse or compress in the area ofcompression feature 132C. - It should be appreciated that various compression features can be, but are not limited to, asymmetric along a center cross-section of said body, off-set along a center cross-section of said body, etc.
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FIG. 2 depictsneedleless valve assembly 200 in a closed or sealed position. That is, valve 100C, in a relaxed and natural position, is seated inhousing 210 via retainingflange 140. In particular, the peripheral outer surface of valve 100C seals againstinner wall 212 such thatport 214 is fluidly sealed. That is, fluid is unable to pass through port 214 (in either direction). - In various embodiments,
needleless valve assembly 200 can be attached or fluidly connected to a catheter or a stop-cock.Needleless valve assembly 200 may be integrated with other valving mechanisms, such as a stop cock. -
Valves 100A-C may be comprised of any material that is conducive for proper sealing and controlled deformation and an ability to naturally spring back to its natural position. For example, valves may be comprised of silicone. -
FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view ofneedleless valve assembly 300. Needleless device 350 (e.g., a needleless syringe) is forced intoport 314 such the valve (e.g.,valves 100A-C) is deformed. For clarity and brevity, the displacement oftop surface 320 is shown during unsealing ofport 314. However, the compressed or deformed body of the valve withinhousing 310 is not shown. -
Needleless device 350 displaces the head of valve downward alonginner wall 312. Oncetop surface 320 is positioned within shoulder 316 (which has a greater diameter than the diameter at inner wall 312) then the seal is broken and fluid flow is able to occur. In one embodiment,top surface 320 is planar and/or tilted (at an angle with respect to the tip of the needleless device) based on the compression feature (e.g., compression features 130A-C) of the body of the valve. - Fluid is able to flow in
direction 340 fromneedleless device 350, aroundtop surface 320 and throughhousing 310 to the patient. It should be appreciated thathousing 310 and/or the valve include ports or channels (not shown) that allow the fluid to pass entirely throughneedleless valve assembly 300. - In one embodiment, fluid flow may occur in the opposite direction. For example, blood is drawn from the patient into
volume 330 around the valve andtop surface 320 into a needleless syringe. - When
needleless device 350 is removed fromneedleless valve assembly 300, the valve relaxes to its original position such that top surface resealsport 314. -
FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of needleless valve assembly 400. Needleless valve assembly 400 is similar toneedleless valve assembly 300, as described above. In one embodiment,top surface 420 is deformed in a “V-shape” when the needleless device pushes down ontop surface 420 and the valve is deformed such that the port is unsealed. In particular,top surface 420 is deformed into the “V-shape” based on the compression feature (e.g., compression features 130A-C) of the body of the valve. As such, fluid is able to flow indirection 440 from the needleless device, aroundtop surface 420 and through the housing to the patient. It should be appreciated that the housing and/or the valve include ports or channels (not shown) that allow the fluid to pass entirely through needleless valve assembly 400. - In various embodiments,
top surface 420 can be deformed into any non-planar shape such the seal is broken and fluid is able to flow through needleless valve assembly 400. - It should be appreciated that embodiments, as described herein, can be utilized or implemented alone or in combination with one another. While the present invention has been described in particular embodiments, it should be appreciated that the present invention should not be construed as limited by such embodiments, but rather construed according to the following claims.
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1. A needleless valve assembly comprising:
a compressible valve body having a retaining flange and a head, the retaining flange having a proximal end and a distal end, and the head having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the retaining flange and the proximal end of the head define a proximal most end of the valve body, and the head comprises a continuous top surface and an asymmetrical cavity that extends from the proximal most end of the valve body toward the distal end of the head; and
a housing, wherein the valve body is positioned within the housing for controlling a fluid flow through the needleless valve assembly.
2. The needleless valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the continuous top surface is non-planar during the fluid flow through the needleless valve assembly.
3. The needleless valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the continuous top surface is tilted relative to a top surface of the housing during the fluid flow through the needleless valve assembly.
4. The needleless valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the continuous top surface is deformed in a V-shape during the fluid flow through the needleless valve assembly.
5. The needleless valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the continuous top surface does not require a slit.
6. The needleless valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end of the retaining flange and the proximal end of the head are coplanar.
7. The needleless valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein a cross-sectional profile of the asymmetrical cavity, along a central longitudinal axis of the valve body, comprises an amorphous shape.
8. A compressible valve body for controlling a fluid flow through a compressible needleless valve assembly, the valve body comprising a retaining flange and a head, the retaining flange having a proximal end and a distal end, and the head having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the retaining flange and the proximal end of the head define a proximal most end of the valve body, and the head comprises a continuous top surface and an asymmetrical cavity that extends from the proximal most end of the valve body toward the distal end of the head.
9. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein the continuous top surface is non-planar when the valve body is uncompressed.
10. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein the continuous top surface is tilted relative to a plane defined by the proximal most end of the valve body when the distal end of the head is compressed toward the proximal most end of the valve body.
11. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein the continuous top surface is deformed in a V-shape when the distal end of the head is compressed toward the proximal most end of the valve body.
12. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein the continuous top surface does not require a slit.
13. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein the proximal end of the retaining flange and the proximal end of the head are coplanar.
14. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein a cross-sectional profile of the asymmetrical cavity, along a central longitudinal axis of the valve body, comprises an amorphous shape.
15. The compressible valve body of claim 8 , wherein the valve body comprises a port therethrough, such that a fluid can move entirely through the valve body.
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