Method of molding a connector and tubing assembly

Details Method of molding a connector and tubing assembly Method of molding a connector and tubing assembly

2004-02-24

2008-08-05

Lee, Edmund H. (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article

C264S255000, C264S261000, C264S263000, C264S275000, C264S328700

Reexamination Certificate

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07407612

ABSTRACT:
A connector and tubing assembly including a multi-lumen molded connector having at least three flexible tubes also molded into the connector. The connector may be “Y” shaped and include three flexible tubes. A process of making the connector and tubing assembly involves forming a first part of the connector with two tubes molded therein and then removing an internal mold member prior to molding the final connector portion and third tube in place.

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