Medical connector for a respiratory assembly
US6698424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0463
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connection assembly for use with a respiratory circuit assembly is provided. The connection assembly includes a first connection member that has an opening therethrough to allow for the transport of fluids and objects through the first connection member. The first connection member has a recess on an end thereof. A second connection member is present that is releaseably engageable with the first connection member. The second connection member has an opening therethrough to allow for the transport of fluids and objects through the second connection member. The second connection member has a disconnect member that is engageable within the recess. A snap fit member may be present on at least one of the first and second connection members. The snap fit member hinders unintentional disengagement of the first and second connection members. Relative movement between the first connection member and the disconnect member causes a separation of the first and second connection members.
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