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Coupling for medical fluids

US8974437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. · US

Inventors

Derek M. Williams · Cuyahoga Falls, US
Grant W. Phillips · Bedford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2011
Grant date	Mar 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/9029
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coupling apparatus includes a first component having a first non-mechanical valve, a second component having a second non-mechanical valve, and a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve. The third component has an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough. The coupling apparatus includes a breakaway portion disposed between the third component and the second component and the first and second valves automatically close when the second and third components are separated from one another.

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