Connection systems and methods for establishing optical and electrical connections through a drape
US11737848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2046/234
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Connection systems and methods for establishing optical and electrical connections through a drape are disclosed. A connection system can include a plug and a receptacle, the plug being configured to insert into the receptacle with the drape therebetween. The plug can include an optical terminal extending from a plug housing and an electrical terminal extending from the plug housing. The electrical terminal can be configured as a piercing element for piercing the drape. The receptacle can include an optical receiver within a receptacle housing and an electrical receiver within the receptacle housing. The optical receiver can be configured to form the optical connection with the optical terminal, and the electrical receiver can be configured to form the electrical connection with the electrical terminal when the plug is inserted into the receptacle with the drape therebetween.
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