Fluid handling – Systems – Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
C137S595000, C251S149600
Reexamination Certificate
active
10326714
ABSTRACT:
A fluid circuit connector system includes a quick-release connector for connecting a set of tubes to an object. The quick-release connector includes a release button, a lock arm, a lock tab and a cavity configured to receive the tubes and a set of coupler housings. The connector system includes an object fitting having lock recess may be configured to receive the lock tab. The object fitting includes a cavity. The system further includes a set of male coupler housings each including a first unitary valve and a set of female coupler housings each including a second unitary valve. Each female housing is configured to receive and engage one of the male coupler housings. The system includes a set of seals configured to seal each male coupler housing and each female coupler housing when the quick-release connector is connected to the object fitting.
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Davidson Howard R.
Edelman Howard
Lee Kevin
Lim Kang
Vital Wear, Inc.
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