Patents Represented by Attorney John J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 5673822
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the dropwise delivery of a fluid (6) contained in a flexible vial (4; 4'), the device comprising a tubular case (1) capable of surrounding the vial (4; 4'), which casing is provided with a bottom portion (2; 7) whose inner surface lies opposite the outer surface of the bottom wall (42; 42') of the vial (4; 4'), the bottom portion (2; 7) of the casing (1) being equipped with a resiliently displaceable tab (3; 8) which can be moved so as to press against the bottom wall (42; 42') of the vial (4; 4') in order to squeeze the vial (4; 4') and drive out a drop (60) of fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Laboratoires Merck Sharp & Dohme-Chibret
    Inventors: Patrice Chalmin, Jean Gazzola, Arthur Lifshey