Connection systems and methods thereof for establishing an electrical connection through a drape
US12274526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2046/234
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tether connector configured to form an electrical connection with a sensor connector through a sterile barrier disposed over the sensor connector. The tether connector can include a housing, an electrical lead extending from the housing, and a first piercing element in the housing orthogonally connected to the electrical lead, the first piercing element configured to pierce the sterile barrier to form the electrical connection with the sensor connector.
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