Luer having microbore tubing retention pocket bond with axial spline
US11957863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C59/021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector is disclosed that includes comprising a body having a tubing portion, a luer portion axially opposite the tubing portion and connected thereto, and an inner circumferential surface defining an internal bore of the connector. The inner circumferential surface extends axially between the tubing portion and the luer portion, and the internal bore being is in fluid communication with the tubing portion and the luer portion. The inner circumferential surface includes a plurality of splines extending axially along a length of the inner circumferential surface in the tubing portion of the connector. The inner circumferential surface is configured to engage an external surface of a tubing in a coupled configuration. In the coupled configuration edges of the splines grip and engage the external surface of the tubing to retain the tubing in the body.
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