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Attachable connector for catheter

US4323065A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1980
Grant dateApr 6, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/921
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector (10) for attachment to a catheter (14) includes a fitting (16) with a plurality of resilient fingers (22) extending from one end thereof in surrounding relationship with an axial bore (18). A tapered bore (20) is provided at the opposite end of the fitting (16) for receiving the tip of a syringe (12). A slidable ring (34) is mounted on the fingers (22) for irreversible movement from an unlocked position to a locked position wherein the connector (10) and catheter (14) are secured together. In the preferred embodiment, a protective boot (40) is mounted on the locking ring (34) to provide stress relief between the catheter (14) and the connector (10).

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