Locking medical connector
US5833275A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1094
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for connecting tubing which comprises a connector body having an inner lumen and an outer surface, a connector sleeve having an inner surface which defines a passageway, at least a portion of the connector body insertable into the connector sleeve and the surfaces thereof in slidable engagement, a shoulder and a latch on the surfaces in slidable engagement, and the latch positioned to engage with the shoulder to lock the connector body inserted within the connector sleeve.
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