Conduit coupling devices and methods for employing such devices
US7591827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1139
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coupler includes a saddle, a channel, a tissue clamp, and a flange. The channel has a first end of substantially elliptical cross-section connected to the saddle and a second end of substantially circular cross-section. The tissue clamp is positioned around the channel. The flange is formed adjacent to the second end of the channel. A conduit coupling device is formed by securing flanges of two couplers together with a clamping ring.
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