Nutrition tube connector for sealed nutrition pouch
US12214230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J15/0026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a connector for connecting a sealed, flexible nutrition pouch to the hydration system of a user's protective mask, that allows the nutrition pouch to remain sealed until the user intends to consume the product inside of the nutrition pouch, enables resealing of the pouch after it has initially been opened, and allows connection of the nutrition pouch to the user's hydration system. The connector comprises a multi-piece body having an inlet end that may be manually attached to the outlet of the nutrition pouch without breaking the seal covering the outlet of the nutrition pouch. The connector likewise has an outlet end configured for attachment to an adapter on the user's fluid delivery system. Upon attachment of the adapter to the outlet of the connector, a piston inside of the connector is pushed toward the outlet of the nutrition pouch and breaks the seal over the outlet of the nutrition pouch, thus forming a flow channel for material in the nutrition pouch to flow through the connector and into the adapter and fluid delivery system for ultimate consumption by the user.
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