Medical break-away connectors
US10569073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Break-away connectors are disclosed. The break-away connectors may be configured to be coupled in at least two configurations, for example, a high force configuration and a low force configuration. The break-away connectors may also be incrementally adjustable between the high force configuration and the low force configuration. The break-away connectors may be coupled to a first medical device and a second medical device. Methods of using and/or coupling the break-away connectors are also disclosed.
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