Luer clip

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2004-10-15

2009-11-10

Sandy, Robert J (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof

Including track or way guided and retained gripping member

C024S910000, C604S905000, C403S397000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614123

ABSTRACT:
A clip (100) for retaining a first conduit (210) to a second conduit (230), the first conduit including a first connector (220) and the second conduit including a second connector (240). The first connector is releasably connected to the second connector. The clip (100) comprises a base portion (110) and a first clip portion (120) extending away from the base portion. The first clip portion (120) has a first opening (140) that is sized to frictionally retain the first connector (220). The clip further comprises a second clip portion (150) disposed on the base portion (110) away from the first clip portion (120). The second clip portion (150) includes a second opening (170) that is sized to frictionally retain the second connector (240). A method for securing a first conduit (210) to a second conduit (230) by attaching a clip (100) to the first conduit and the second conduit is also provided.

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