Port protector
US4573980A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elastic port protector closing the end of a tubular port, typically on a peritoneal dialysis solution or parenteral solution bag. The port protector defines an outer tubular section having inner and outer ends, and with an inner diameter which is less than the outer diameter of the tubular port on which it is intended to reside. An inner tubular section is connected to the outer tubular section at the outer end and is capable of occupying the bore of the outer tubular end in telescoping relation thereto. The inner tubular section has an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the tubular port, to fit into the bore of the tubular port in sealing relation. Handle means is carried on the outer tubular section to aid in removal of the port protector.
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