Valves and valve actuation – With correlated flow path – Valve operated by joining flow path sections
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Jacyna, J. Casimer (Department: 3751)
Valves and valve actuation
With correlated flow path
Valve operated by joining flow path sections
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040598
ABSTRACT:
A self-sealing male connector having a body, a resilient boot mounted over the body, and a male thread hub. The body is formed with an elongate post that extends to the distal end. The body includes a fluid flow lumen extending from its proximal end to its distal end. At its proximal end, the body may be formed as a female Luer connector, or may be directly connected to tubing, or other arrangements. The internal fluid flow lumen extends through the post to its distal end. The body includes a first groove in which is mounted the boot. In a second groove is mounted the thread cuff. The thread cuff is used to engage a female connector and through thread action, draw in into engagement with the post. As the female connector is further engaged with eh sealed male connector, the post protrudes through the boot and into fluid communication with the female fluid flow passage thus establishing a flow path through both connectors. The boot forms a seal with the female connector when engaged and returns to seal the male connector post and fluid flow passage within disconnected from the female connector.
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Cardinal Health 303, Inc.
Fulwider Patton LLP
Jacyna J. Casimer
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