Medical connector
US7147252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0825
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for a respiratory assembly is provided. The connector includes a body that has a first end and a second end. The body has a passage disposed therethrough from the first end to the second end to allow for transport of fluids and objects through the body. The passage changes direction approximately 120° between the first end and the second end. The first end includes a coupling that is configured to rotatably engage a first member of the respiratory assembly. The second end includes a coupling that is configured to rotatably engage a second member of the respiratory assembly.
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