Patent ID: 6848598
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
1. A fluid dispensing apparatus ( 10 ) for dispensing fluid from a hermetically sealed container ( 12 ), the apparatus ( 10 ) comprising a venting needle ( 18 ) for venting the fluid from the container ( 12 ), the venting needle ( 18 ) comprising a fluid delivery portion ( 22 ) and a container venting portion ( 24 ), the container venting portion ( 24 ) being distal along the needle ( 18 ) of the delivery portion ( 22 ), the delivery portion ( 22 ) and the venting portion ( 24 ) each defining a channel ( 44 ) extending from the respective portion through the sidewall of the needle ( 18 ); the fluid dispensing apparatus ( characterised in that: in a venting position, the venting needle (