Valved connector
US10941892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/35
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Male and female fittings are configured to mate to form a valved connector system. Some embodiments of the female fitting include movable poppet configured to sealingly engage a flared projection within the female fitting. Some embodiments of the male fitting include a male mating aperture, and a movable plug configured to sealingly engage the male mating aperture. When the female fitting is mated with a male fitting, the male fitting forces the poppet to disengage from the flared projection, and the flared projection forces the plug to recede into the male fitting, to open a fluid path through the valved connector system.
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