Patent ID: 6508791
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An infusion apparatus, comprising:(a) a plurality of ports, each port adapted to receive and secure a corresponding syringe to allow for a flow of a liquid from said corresponding syringe into and through said port of said plurality of ports, wherein each port of said plurality of ports enables said corresponding syringe to be removed and replaced with another syringe at will; (b) a plurality of one-way directional valves, each one-way directional valve in fluid communication with a respective port of said plurality of ports to enable said liquid to flow from said port of said plurality of ports and away from said port of said plurality of ports to created a liquid flow; (c) a joint having a plurality of inputs to receive said liquid flow from said plurality of one-way directional valves, each input of said plurality of inputs in fluid communication with a corresponding individual port of said plurality of ports via a one-way directional valve, said joint having an output to direct said liquid flow received from plurality of one-way directional valves away from said joint, said joint also having a y-shaped structure positioned after said plurality of inputs and before said output; and (d) a cartridge embracing said joint and said plurality of one-way directional valves, said cartridge to secure said plurality of ports, said plurality of one-way directional valves, and said joint together into a single unit, said cartridge to secure said plurality of ports in a fixed position to enable said syringe to be easily received, removed, and replaced at will.