Probe connector assembly and method of use

US8187867B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• HyClone Laboratories, Inc. · US
• Baxter International Inc. · US
• Baxter Healthcare SA · CH

Inventors

• Kurt T. Kunas · Thousand Oaks, US
• Robert V. Oakley · Lafayette, US
• Fauad Hasan · Santa Clara, US
• Michael E. Goodwin · Logan, US
• Jeremy K. Larsen · Providence, US
• Nephi D. Jones · Newton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 26, 2011
• Grant date: May 29, 2012
• Expiry date: Jan 26, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49826
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A probe assembly includes a tubular sleeve having a passage extending between a first end and an opposing second end. The tubular sleeve is movable between an extended position wherein the first end and the opposing second end are spaced apart and a collapsed position wherein the first end and the opposing second end are moved closer together. A connector is secured to the second end of the tubular sleeve, the connector having an opening extending therethrough that communicates with the passage of the tubular sleeve, a sealing layer removably covering the opening of the connector. An elongated probe has a first end and an opposing second end, the second end of the probe being positioned within the passage of the tubular sleeve, the second end of the probe being configured to pass through the opening of the connector when the sealing layer is removed therefrom.