Self-closing bag connector
US9669205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bag connector system includes a first coupling element, with a self-closing seal and a housing having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, and a second coupling element, with a housing having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The fluid inlet end is configured to displace the self-closing seal when inserted into the fluid outlet port of the first coupling element. A bag connector system optionally includes a locking mechanism to maintain the first coupling element and second coupling element in a coupled state. Uncoupling of the first and second coupling elements results in minimal fluid contamination on the outer surfaces of the coupling elements. The bag connector systems provided herein are included in medical appliances for waste management.
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