System and method for mixing the contents of two containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8911421
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13573732

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A system for mixing the contents of a first container and a second container. The system includes the first container that has container body with an opening fluidly connected to a cavity defined by the container body, a first substance contained in the cavity, and a stopper sealing the opening. The second container includes a port assembly including a port housing connected to the second container and a retainer constructed to connect to the first container. The retainer is configured to rotate and move axially relative to the port housing, wherein relative rotation between the port housing and the retainer causes the retainer to move axially relative to the port housing. The port assembly further includes an axially fixed actuator constructed to force the stopper into the first container when the retainer is rotated relative to the port housing.

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HOSPIRA INC275 NORTH FIELD DRIVE LAKE FOREST IL 60045

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Browka, Edward Chapel Hill, US 20 259
Domkowski, John A Kenosha, US 10 461
Foshee, David L Apex, US 50 4881
Mosler, Theodore J Raleigh, US 112 5135

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