Tubing attachment tool and methods of using same
US8578589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/539
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In general, the present disclosure is directed to a tubing attachment tool. The tubing attachment tool includes first and second frames pivotally joined to one another such that the first and second frames can pivot to an open position and a closed position. Each of the first and second frames have a first handle end and a second end distal to the first handle end with each second end including a tubing grasping element. Each tubing grasping element includes a first curved surface and a second curved surface. When the first and second frames are in a closed position the first curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another and the second curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another such that the first curved surfaces define a first opening capable of housing an open end of tubing for attachment and the second curved surfaces define a second opening capable of grasping a portion of tubing inserted therebetween. The first opening is larger than the second opening.
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