Port assembly for mixing the contents of two containers

摘要

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The port assembly includes a retainer for connecting a first container, where the retainer is positioned in a cavity defined by a port housing that includes an axially fixed actuator. The housing also includes a plug member constructed to seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The plug member is configured to move axially relative to the actuator. Rotation of the retainer relative to the actuator causes the plug member to move to an open position in which it does not seal a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container. The rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing also causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing so that the actuator forces a stopper associated with a first container connected to the retainer into a first container.

主权项

1. A port assembly for establishing fluid communication between a first container containing a first substance and a second container containing a second substance, the port assembly comprising:
a retainer for connecting to a first container; a port housing for connecting to a second container, the port housing defining a cavity, the retainer positioned at least partially within the cavity, the port housing comprising an axially fixed actuator constructed to force a stopper associated with a first container into a first container; and a seal to prevent fluid communication through a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container, wherein the retainer is configured to rotate relative to the port housing, wherein rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing such that the actuator forces a stopper associated with a first container connected to the retainer into a first container, and wherein rotation of the retainer relative to the port housing further causes the seal to open a fluid passageway between the port housing and an interior of a second container.