Closure devices for access ports of respiratory apparatuses
US7370653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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31Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/912
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A closure device (10) is disclosed for use with an access port (62,72,82,92) of a medical respiratory apparatus (60,70,80,90). The closure device (10) comprises a cap (14) that seals the access port (62,72,82,92) save for an opening (28) in the cap (14), and a closure (16) for sealing the opening (28). The cap (14) includes a portion of flexible material (26) in which the opening (28) is formed, and is hingedly mounted with respect to the access port (62,72,82,92).
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