18627689. DISINFECTION CAP simplified abstract (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
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DISINFECTION CAP
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Amir Harandi of Bloomingdale NJ (US)
Jiayu Liu of Bloomingdale NJ (US)
DISINFECTION CAP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18627689 titled 'DISINFECTION CAP
The abstract describes a disinfection cap designed for a medical connector, featuring a housing with a cavity, an open cell foam structure, and a closed cell foam structure with an interference fit.
- The disinfection cap includes a housing with a cavity, an open cell foam structure, and a closed cell foam structure.
- The closed cell foam structure has an interference fit with the inner surface of the housing.
- The closed cell foam structure may have a polygonal or star shape, allowing fluid to flow through a gap in the cavity.
- The open cell foam structure can be impregnated with disinfectant, releasing it upon compression during connector insertion.
Potential Applications: - Medical devices and equipment - Healthcare facilities - Infection control protocols
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper disinfection of medical connectors - Prevents contamination and infection spread - Improves overall hygiene in medical settings
Benefits: - Enhanced disinfection capabilities - Easy to use and implement - Reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Disinfection Cap for Medical Connectors" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings to improve infection control measures and ensure patient safety. The market for medical disinfection products is growing, presenting a lucrative opportunity for this innovative disinfection cap.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the closed cell foam structure contribute to the effectiveness of the disinfection cap? - The closed cell foam structure creates an interference fit, ensuring proper disinfection and preventing contamination. 2. What advantages does impregnating the open cell foam structure with disinfectant offer? - Impregnating the open cell foam structure allows for the controlled release of disinfectant during connector insertion, enhancing the overall disinfection process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A disinfection cap is described for connection to a medical connector, the disinfection cap includes a housing having a top wall and sidewall forming a cavity, an open cell foam structure disposed within the cavity and a closed cell foam structure disposed against the open cell foam structure, the closed cell foam structure having an interference fit between the closed cell foam structure and the inner surface of the housing. The closed cell foam structure may have a polygonal or star shape, wherein fluid can flow through a gap formed between the closed cell foam structure and the inner surface of the cavity. The open cell foam structure may be impregnated with disinfectant, whereby compression of the open cell foam structure causes excretion of the disinfectant upon insertion of a luer connector.
