Valve for a fluid flow connector having an overmolded plunger
US9033311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7506
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid flow connector and a method of manufacturing the same wherein the fluid flow connector utilizes a valve having a plunger which is made by overmolding a soft exterior to a hard core. The soft exterior being overmolded to the hard core by either insert or multi-shot methods. The method also including attaching the soft exterior to the hard core mechanically and/or by molecular bonding.
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