Patent ID: 8034042
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: A61J,A61M,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
1. A port closure system for use with a piercing pin and a fluid container having a fluid port, comprising: an administrative housing adapted to seal the fluid port in closed condition, the administrative housing having a base surface adapted to be associated with the fluid port and an interior surface adapted to face outwardly from the fluid port, a sleeve extending from the interior surface past the base surface, and a diaphragm connected to the sleeve to seal the sleeve against fluid flow; the sleeve having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being adjacent the interior surface and having an opening with a lesser diameter than the lower portion, and the diameter variation between the upper and lower portions permitting the sleeve to receive and sealably associate with the piercing pin during use regardless of the diameter of the piercing pin; and a cap assembly connected to the administrative housing, the cap assembly including an under shell shaped to mate with the interior surface of the administrative housing to seal the interior surface, and a removable cap which provides access to a sealed opening located over the sleeve; wherein the base surface includes a seal ring and a moat, the seal ring adapted to be sealably received within the fluid port, the moat being positioned between the seal ring and the sleeve.