Retail has been granted a patent for a vented syringe design. The syringe includes a syringe body, plunger body with an air intake channel, plunger seal, and a one-way valve to prevent fluid flow back. This innovation aims to improve the functionality and efficiency of syringes in medical settings. GlobalData’s report on Retail gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Vented syringe with one-way valve for fluid flow control
A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11998723B2) discloses a vented syringe designed with innovative features to enhance functionality and safety. The syringe comprises a syringe body with a cavity, a plunger body with an air intake channel, a thumb pad, a filter, a plunger seal, and a one-way valve. The one-way valve, plunger seal, and syringe cavity work together to define a syringe volume, with the valve preventing fluid flow from the syringe volume to the air intake channel while allowing fluid flow in the opposite direction. Additionally, the syringe body includes an aperture for fluid communication with the syringe volume, and the plunger body is designed to be slidable relative to the syringe body, providing ease of use.
Furthermore, the vented syringe features a cap that can be removably engaged with the air intake channel, preventing fluid flow when attached. The one-way valve is configured to collapse during expansion of the syringe volume, creating a vacuum within the syringe volume. This design ensures that no fluid enters the air intake channel during expansion, while allowing fluid flow from the air intake channel to release the vacuum within the syringe volume. The integration of a duckbill valve, along with the unique configuration of the plunger seal and air intake channel, contributes to the syringe's ability to prevent liquid from entering the air intake channel and facilitate air flow into the syringe volume, enhancing the overall performance and safety of the device.
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