Tubing and connector assembly and method and molding
US6290265A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/66
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector and tubing assembly including a multi-lumen molded connector having at least three flexible tubes also molded into the connector. The connector may be "Y" shaped and include three flexible tubes. A process of making the connector and tubing assembly involves forming a first part of the connector with two tubes molded therein and then removing an internal mold member prior to molding the final connector portion and third tube in place.
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