Single use connectors
US10426701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/267
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Connector assembly including a piercing member having a flow port therein attached to a first piece, with the piercing member slidingly receivable within a second piece, wherein the piercing member and the second pierce are movable relative to each other between a first position where the second pieces closes the flow port and a second position where the flow port is open. The first piece contains a locking mechanism that lockingly engages with a device when connected thereto, preventing subsequent disconnection of first piece and the device. Upon initial connection of the first piece to the device, the second piece is moved from the first position to the second position.
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