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Connector

US8770198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 2007
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/0208
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector includes a main conduit and a gas conduit. The main conduit includes an inlet portion and an outlet portion that form a passage for supply of a first gas in a forward direction. The inlet portion is adapted to receive a supply of the first gas and deliver the first gas to the outlet portion. The gas conduit has a first end and a second end that form a second passage for supply of a second gas. The first end of the gas conduit is adapted to connect to a second gas supply, and the second end is adjacent the outlet portion of the main conduit and delivers the second gas into the main conduit such that the second gas is directed to flow in a forward direction.

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