Multi-conduit connectors and methods for negative pressure wound therapy

US9205246B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9205246-B2
Application numberUS-201313874974-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 1, 2013
Priority dateFeb 1, 2010
Publication dateDec 8, 2015
Grant dateDec 8, 2015

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Multi-conduit connector apparatuses for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatuses to wound dressing, and methods for installing multi-conduit connector apparatuses in NPWT apparatuses.

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We claim: 1. A multi-conduit connector apparatus comprising: a canister lid comprising a first nipple and a second nipple; a cap sleeve, comprising: a first annular sleeve and a second annular sleeve, where the first annular sleeve engages the first nipple and the second annular sleeve engages the second nipple; and a housing, comprising: a first port, comprising a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the first nipple; a seco…

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What does patent US9205246B2 cover?
Multi-conduit connector apparatuses for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatuses to wound dressing, and methods for installing multi-conduit connector apparatuses in NPWT apparatuses.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Kci Licensing Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61M39/105. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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