Fluid handling – Systems – Multiple inlet with single outlet
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-02
2009-11-10
Hepperle, Stephen (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Multiple inlet with single outlet
C251S149600, C604S167040
Reexamination Certificate
active
07614423
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. The first valve body has a head section and a neck section that connects the head section and a liquid flow section and is thinner than the head section. In the first valve body is formed a slit penetrating from the top face of the head section to the liquid flow space. When a male lure is connected to the first female-side connection opening, the slit is opened and the flow path in the male lure and the inside of the male-side connection section are communicated through the liquid flow space.
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Hishikawa Yoshinori
Yokota Takayuki
Buchanan & Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Hepperle Stephen
McCalister William
Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha
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