Today’s Patent – Fluid Transfer Device

The said invention (US12171719B1) was invented by Haiming Wu, Danial Ferreira and patented by USPTO on May 16^th, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to the Genzyme Corp Start LLC USA.

A fluid transfer device is designed to simplify the preparation and administration of injectable or infusible medicaments, particularly for home or self-medication. It comprises a body with a first connecting portion for a diluent container and a second for a medicament container, each linked to respective fluid channels.

A movable flow control member within the body enables switching between control positions: in the first position, the diluent and medicament containers are fluidly connected for reconstitution; in the second, the reconstituted medicament can be expelled through a discharge duct to a discharge device (e.g., syringe); and optionally, a third position fluidly isolates all channels to prevent premature mixing. The device supports sterile, error-resistant operation and may include an external actuator for intuitive switching between configurations, thereby improving safety, efficiency, and ease of use in medical preparation and delivery.