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Fluid connector for medical use and uses thereof

US7240926B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2003
Grant dateJul 10, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid connector, for use in the medical field, has a tubular male socket and a tubular female socket. Each socket includes a fitting end for an end piece and a nesting end. The female socket has external notches for axially retaining a locking collar which is fixed on the male socket by penetration of lugs into ports on the collar.

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