Connector

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2004-11-02

2009-02-03

Hepperle, Stephen M (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

Multiple inlet with single outlet

C251S149600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484529

ABSTRACT:
A connector having a male-side connection section, a liquid flow section where a liquid flow space communicating with the inside of the male-side connection section is provided, a first female-side connection opening and a second female-side connection opening, and a first valve body and a second valve body that are made from an elastic material. A side slit of the first valve body and a side slit of the second valve body face the liquid flow space. When a tube body is connected to the first female-side connection opening, the inside of the tube body and the inside of the male-side connection section are communicated through a top slit, the side slit, and the liquid flow space. When a tube body is connected to the second female-side connection opening, the inside of the tube body and the inside of the male-side connection section are communicated through a top slit, the side slit, and the liquid flow space.

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