System and method for effecting non-standard fluid line connections

US2017333684A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2017333684-A1
Application numberUS-201715483851-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateApr 10, 2017
Priority dateMay 18, 2007
Publication dateNov 23, 2017
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Abstract

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A Luer-like non-standard quick disconnect medical fluid connector that cannot be engaged with a standard Luer fitting.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A medical fluid connector system comprising: a unitary male connector body defining: an inner hollow male cone; and an outer annular sleeve surrounding the male cone and radially spaced therefrom, the sleeve being internally threaded, the male cone extending axially beyond the sleeve, wherein the body includes structure that prevents engaging a standard female Luer fitting with the body.

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  • Assemblies therefor designed for particular applications, e.g. contrast or saline injection, suction or irrigation · CPC title

  • Multiple balloon catheters · CPC title

  • Swivel nut connectors, e.g. threaded connectors, bayonet-connectors · CPC title

  • in parallel, e.g. manifolds, sequencing valves (access sites A61M39/02; tube connectors A61M39/10) · CPC title

  • having a plurality of male connectors, e.g. Luer connectors · CPC title

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What does patent US2017333684A1 cover?
A Luer-like non-standard quick disconnect medical fluid connector that cannot be engaged with a standard Luer fitting.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zoll Circulation Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61M25/1011. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Nov 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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