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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7628772 | Reservoir connector Apparatuses and methods for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump are provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir and engage a cap. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed i... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7364570 | Controlled volume injection/aspiration device A controlled volume injection/aspiration device includes a syringe having a body for containing a medicament, a needle and a piston slidably disposed within the body. A shell is provided for receiving the syringe body and a plunger rack is disposed within the shell.... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360501 | Device for administration of fluids The present invention comprises a device for oral administration of a fluid source, preferably administration to an individual in need thereof, and methods for use of said device. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is used to administer colostrum to newb... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7338465 | Infusion device and method thereof The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagem... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7330236 | Exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method using the same Disclosed is an exposure apparatus having a specific structure that includes a cold trap plate for attracting contaminant substances which might cause a decrease of reflectance of a mirror when adhered thereto, and a radiation shield member for preventing excessive ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326186 | Injector system and fluid control device providing sharp bolus injection An injector system includes a source of injection fluid, a pump device, a fluid path set disposed between the source of injection fluid and the pump device, and a fluid control device operatively associated with the fluid path set. The fluid control device is adapte... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7278985 | Medical pump A medical pump, comprising a reservoir having a fluid enclosing portion and a tubular element, the inside of which is arrangeable in fluid communication with the fluid enclosing portion for allowing fluid to pass into the tubular element. The fluid enclosing portion... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7265669 | Networks with sensors for air safety and security Airborne particles are impacted on a collection surface, analyzed, and then the collection surface is regenerated. Thus, the same collection surface can be used in numerous cycles. The analysis can be focused on one or more properties of interest, such as the concen... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7232419 | Enclosure with cam action snap release Apparatuses and methods for maintaining sterile connections during, for example, dialysis therapy. The present invention provides a container for a medical device and a lid therefore. The lid and the container are configured for an easy snap release using a cam-foll... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7204824 | Medical liquid delivery device Disclosed herein are novel liquid delivery catheters, and methods and kits implementing the same. The disclosed catheters are particularly useful for localized delivery of a liquid caustic agent to treat various defects associated with malformations and injuries res... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175612 | Suction limiting device with variable control A suction limiting device with variable control for use in a surgical system includes a main vent body having a fluid carrying bore extending therethrough and a variable vent mechanism having a main vent opening in selective fluid communication with the fluid carryi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172579 | System and method for irrigation and tissue evacuation and collection The present invention provides a system and method for irrigating and collecting tissue from a body cavity in a patient. The system includes an irrigation and collection device for injecting an irrigation fluid into the body cavity. The irrigation device injects flu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7144382 | Device for treating a fluid-like sample such as a whole blood, with treatment fluid, use of such a device and kit containing such a device A device for treating a fluid-like sample, in particular whole blood, with treatment fluid. The device comprises a tubular container with a first piston and a second piston, with a piston gap between them in which the treatment fluid is located in the initial positi... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7101352 | Pressure sleeve assembly A pressure sleeve assembly and a method of its use in a fluid injection system are disclosed. The pressure sleeve assembly includes a longitudinal base member, an endplate associated with the longitudinal base member, a fixed or freely removable door, a cylinder and... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094216 | Injection system having a pressure isolation mechanism and/or a handheld controller An injector system includes a powered injector, a pressurizing chamber in operative connection with the powered injector, a fluid path in fluid connection with the pressurizing chamber, and a manual control in fluid connection with the fluid path. The manual control... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7044933 | Fluid injection system for coronary intervention A fluid injection apparatus and method of injecting fluid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a control syringe electrically connected to a power-actuated syringe. A sensor is provided proximate the control syringe to monitor the position of the plunger therein, w... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033338 | Cartridge and rod for axially loading medication pump The present invention concerns a medication pump, a cartridge for use in a medication pump, a pump cap for use with a medication pump, components of the cartridge and methods of use of these devices. A cartridge includes a plunger having a tab that projects from an ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7001396 | Safety introducer assembly and method An introducer assembly includes an outer sheath, and a dilator assembly that includes a dilator hub and a dilator sheath. The dilator sheath is disposed within the outer sheath passage, and a proximal end of the dilator sheath is movably disposed within the dilator ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994693 | Tunneler-needle combination for tunneled catheter placement An access system for providing subcutaneous access to a vessel, organ, or body cavity comprises a needle and a rigid or semi-rigid tunneler arranged coaxially around the needle, such that the needle moves slidably within the tunneler. Optionally a sheath may be posi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989000 | Syringe, in particular for veterinary applications A syringe for connection to a fluid container containing fluid to be discharged comprises a syringe barrel with a plunger moving therein, and a discharge outlet, through which fluid contained in the fluid container is dischargeable by actuation of the plunger, said ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6971589 | Reclosable fitment for connecting a reservoir to a dispensing appliance The present invention is directed to a device for the delivery of products, preferably cleaning products which comprise an active ingredient and more preferably cleaning products which comprise a surfactant. The device includes at least one liquid reservoir for cont... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972009 | System related to intravenous anaesthesia The invention shows that conditions can be created in intravenous anaesthesia in which single-patient parts and accessories are separated from multi-patient parts and accessories by utilisation of a filter preventing contaminating particles from migrating from singl... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6953453 | Contrast medium delivery system and associated method A device cooperating with a pump for guiding a contrast medium from a source thereof to a catheter for delivery to a patient's vascular system. The device comprises a dual check valve, a tubular member, an in-line check valve and a three-port stopcock. The dual chec... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6786244 | Apparatus and method to enhance reservoir utilization in a medical infusion device A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow more efficient volume use of a reservoir used in medical infusion devices, such as insulin pumps. The invention provides for having a full reservoir and a full tubing composite when infusion of medication into a patien... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6641565 | drug delivery systems and methods The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for mixing and delivering a drug by injection. The device includes a housing having a first port or opening therein that receives a first container that contains a fluid or powdered drug, for example... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6610042 | Disposable unit-dose jet-injection syringe for pre-filled and/or transfilled liquid injectable medical drug or vaccine products and method thereof A disposable unit-dose jet injection syringe having a cylindrically shaped syringe body. The syringe body has a rear open end and a forward closed end. The rear open end has an enlarged diameter forming a flange that retains the syringe to the driving sys... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6585695 | Reservoir connector A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir. The base has a base engagement member, such as a detent, p... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6539248 | Dye management system including an administration set with an in line burette An apparatus wherein the primary dye source is connected to a secondary dye source with sufficient safeguards, including at least one-way check valve and at least one stopcock between the primary dye source and the secondary dye source, to assure a steril... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6508791 | Infusion device cartridge An infusion apparatus comprises a plurality of ports, a plurality of one-way directional valves, and a joint. Each port is adapted to receive and secure a syringe to allow for a flow of a liquid through the syringe into the port. Each one-way directional ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6364170 | Fluid dispenser apparatus A fluid dispenser used to administer fixed or adjustable doses of fluids in oral, intranasal, or injectable applications. The dispenser may be used to draw off fluid from a flexible or rigid bulk container or to draw fluid from a mounted flexible or rigid... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6315762 | Contrast medium delivery system and associated method A device cooperating with a pump for guiding a contrast medium from a source thereof to a catheter for delivery to a patient's vascular system. The device comprises a dual check valve, a tubular member, an in-line check valve and a three-port stopcock. Th... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6290677 | Medicinal liquid injection port A medicinal liquid injection port having an internal space for storing a medicinal liquid, a medicinal liquid inlet which communicates with the internal space, a septum which seals the medicinal liquid inlet, a medicinal liquid outflow path which communic... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6283944 | Infusion systems with patient-controlled dosage features An infusion system delivers drug to the patient at a fixed rate while permitting the patient to introduce a controlled bolus dosage when needed. A pump having a bulkhead that is provided with first and second flow paths from the pump reservoir to a single... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6264636 | Flushing device A device for use in the flushing of a bodily cavity includes a container (1,2) provided with a first connection opening for a pump/suction means 13) and a second connection opening for a tube connection communicating, in a situation of use of the device, ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6253961 | Fluid dispenser apparatus A fluid dispenser used to administer fixed or adjustable doses of fluids in oral, intranasal, or injectable applications. The dispenser may be used to draw off fluid from a flexible or rigid bulk container or to draw fluid from a mounted flexible or rigid... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6245056 | Safe intravenous infusion port injectors We describe connectors for safely and conveniently injecting measured doses of sterile liquid medications into a patient via one or more infusion ports in intravenous access assemblies. Each connector comprises a tubular injector divided by a rigid septum... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6235002 | Syringe for use in fluid-handling apparatus An improved displacement-type syringe has a housing, a substantially fixed seal, a solid or closed-tip plunger, an internal passageway formed between the housing and the plunger, and at least two ports on the housing with at least one port located at each... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6213980 | Fill facilitating unit dose injection cartridge and filling method A unit dose injection cartridge (e.g., needleless injection cartridge) includes an elongated chamber, a sealable discharge outlet (e.g., nozzle orifice) and a piston seal slidable within the chamber from a proximal end region to a distal end of the chambe... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6071264 | Animal feeding/medicating apparatus The invention is directed to an apparatus for the oral administration of a flowable material to an animal. The apparatus may be useable in artificial feeding or administration of medication to an animal, and in general includes a container to hold a prede... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6056727 | Apparatus for patient-controlled infusion A reservoir is connected to a manually operable pump such as an aspirating syringe via a flow control tube which has a fine bore of accurately known size. Actuation of the syringe by the patient discharges a fixed volume of drug via a non-return valve to ... | 05/02/2000 |
