Patent ID: 7568509
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: A61J,A61M,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A device that is fillable in a filling assembly including a filling member coupled in fluid communication with a substance source for introducing the substance into the device, the device comprising: a body defining a chamber for receiving a substance therein; and a valve assembly adapted to be connected in fluid communication between the filling member and the chamber for introducing the substance through the valve assembly and into the chamber, wherein the valve assembly includes an axially-extending valve seat, and a flexible valve member overlying the valve seat, the flexible valve member and the valve seat form a normally closed interface defining a fluid-tight seal therebetween, and the flexible valve member is flexible outwardly relative to the valve seat in response to the introduction of substance at sufficient pressure from the filling member into the interface between the valve member and the valve seat to open the valve assembly and allow passage of the substance therethrough and into the chamber.