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Shield for connectors

US4457749A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateApr 19, 1982
Grant dateJul 3, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a fluid flow set defining connector means at one end of a length of tubing for forming a sealed essentially aseptic connection with the second connector to permit fluid transfer through the joined connectors. The improvement of a flexible, tubular shield member threaded about the length of tubing in telescoping relation and movable along its length for shielding the connection.

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