Connector-activated in-line valve
US5215538A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/786
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An in-line valve for a medical tubing set has a tubular member characterized by an internal annular valve seat and a generally circular rubber-like valve member disposed transversely of the tubular member with its edges fixed relative thereto and with a central portion thereof tensioned into seating engagement against the annular valve seat whereby to normally close the in-line valve. Elements on the valve member are engageable by a connector as same is assembled to the tubular member to move the valve member off of the valve seat whereby to automatically open the in-line valve upon assembly of a connector thereto.
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