Endotracheal tube connector
US4146034A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for connecting an endotracheal tube and the like to a source of air or gas. In the preferred embodiment, the end of the connector which fits into the tube is constructed with a bevel cut from the top of the connector to a point between the center line of the connector and the bottom thereof. As described below, this configuration substantially facilitates the insertion of the connector into the tube and avoids damaging the tube during the assembly procedure. Alternative embodiments of the tube end of the connector are also disclosed.
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