Pressure-Regulating Vial Adaptors for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857499_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Pressure-Regulating Vial Adaptors for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857499_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857499_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,499.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Adaptors for medicinal vials that cater to specific, high-stakes environments, such as high-security laboratories, extreme weather conditions, disaster relief, high-altitude environments, and explosive environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original pressure-regulating vial adaptors are designed for general-purpose use, but they lack the necessary features and safeguards to operate effectively in specialized environments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptors tailored to these unique settings, ensuring safe and reliable medicinal fluid administration.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new pressure-regulating vial adaptors comprise specialized components and features to accommodate the demands of their respective environments. For high-security laboratories, the adaptors incorporate tamper-evident seals and secondary containment vessels. In extreme weather conditions, the adaptors feature built-in temperature control modules and weather-resistant enclosures. The disaster relief kit includes a portable pressure-regulating vial adaptor, pre-filled medicinal vials, and a manual pump. For high-altitude environments, the adaptors have altitude-compensating valves and supplemental oxygen supplies. In explosive environments, the adaptors are housed in explosion-proof enclosures with spark-resistant regulator assemblies.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel features and components that address the specific challenges of specialized environments, which are not addressed by the original patent. The inventive step lies in the tailored design and integration of these features to ensure safe and reliable medicinal fluid administration in these unique settings.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adaptors for other specialized environments, such as space exploration or underwater operations. Variations could include different materials, shapes, or sizes of the adaptors to accommodate specific requirements.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and medical industries, particularly in high-stakes environments where safety and reliability are paramount. Target markets include high-security laboratories, disaster relief organizations, and industries operating in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J1/22
A A61 A61J1/2096
A A61 A61J1/201
A A61 A61J1/2075
A A61 A61J1/2082
Y Y10 Y10T137/9029

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,499
TitlePressure-regulating vial adaptors
Assignee(s)ICU Medical, Inc.