Connector
US4334551A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87949
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reusable connector which is provided with a deformable barrier at the open connecting end thereof which maintains the sterile integrity of the interior portions. The deformable barrier includes a preformed opening (or openings) which is normally closed and which can be opened by application of a deformation force, with the opening being reclosed upon release of such force. Connection to a sterile fluid source is made through a mating connector having a similar deformable barrier for maintaining internal sterile integrity. The external surfaces of the barriers are sterilized after connecting the connectors, and after sterilization is complete, a deformation force is applied to the barriers to permit material flow between the interior portions of the connectors.
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