Fluid conduit connector apparatus
US7490620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87965
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid conduit connector apparatus that the approximates pneumatic characteristics of a removed pneumatic system component when a fluid conduit is removed from a pneumatic system. The fluid conduit connector apparatus includes a port portion having a valve disposed therein. The valve closes to provide a reduced fluid orifice when a fluid conduit is removed from the port. The reduced fluid orifice is configured to provides pneumatic characteristics of the device being disconnected to facilitate uninterrupted operation of a timed pressure source having pneumatic sensing capability.
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