Needleless connector with compressible valve
US9144672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/2433
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Needleless connectors are described. An example needleless connector includes a housing and a compressible valve. The housing may define an internal cavity and may include a body section having a first port and one or more internal contact tabs and a base section having a valve mount and a second port. The compressible valve may be disposed within at least a portion of the internal cavity and be movably retained within the housing. The compressible valve may include a flange portion for securing the compressible valve within the housing. A central longitudinal axis of the housing may be defined by a coaxial arrangement of the first and second port. The one or more internal contact tabs may be arranged to contact an outer side surface of the flange portion such that a radial force substantially orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis is provided for securement.
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