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Disinfecting caps having an extendable feature and related systems and methods

US8343112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2010
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2031

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

Abstract

Some assemblies can include a male cap and a female cap, each of which can be used to cover separated medical connectors. In certain arrangements, a male cap can include a movable carriage that transitions from a retracted position when an assembly with which the male cap is associated is in a closed state to an extended position when the assembly is in an open state.

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