Patent · US Expired

Connector without occlusion

US6354312B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1999
Grant dateMar 12, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2202/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector for use with a lumen device during the cleaning and sterilization of devices is provided. The connector provides fluid communication between a fluid source and the device. In particular, during the cleaning and sterilization cycle, the connection between the connector and the device does not produce occluded areas at the point of connection where the connector is sealably attached to the device.

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