Universal connector or cap for male and female threaded fittings
US11353147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D41/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cap is described for connection to a medical connector, the cap includes a housing having a top wall and sidewall forming a first cavity, and a removable or integrally formed protrusion. The protrusion includes an inner thread on an inner surface, the inner thread being sufficient to interlock with a mating feature of a female needleless connector. The inner surface of the protrusion defines a second cavity. The protrusion includes an outer thread on an outer surface, the outer thread being sufficient to interlock with a mating feature of a male needleless connector. The second cavity configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The cap may also include a peel seal and/or septum to prevent the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the second cavity. An exterior sidewall surface of the housing may include a plurality of grip members.
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