Valves and valve actuation – With correlated flow path – Valve operated by joining flow path sections
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Keasel, Eric (Department: 3753)
Valves and valve actuation
With correlated flow path
Valve operated by joining flow path sections
C251S149100, C251S340000, C604S249000, C604S905000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07140592
ABSTRACT:
A self-sealing male Luer connector for connection with a female Luer connector. The male Luer connector includes a housing having a distally-projecting tubular male body and a surrounding cuff interconnected by a proximal wall in which is formed at least one activation opening. A valve plug is slidably installed within the housing and formed with a distal end configured to sealingly engage the distal end of the male body's interior flow passage and with at least one activation arm at its proximal end configured to extend through the activation opening into the cavity formed between the male body and the cuff. An elastomeric device is sealingly configured within the activation opening about the activation arm to secure the valve plug in position and bias it distally. The proximal end of the male Luer connector may be configured as a conventional female connector, a blood collection device, or other such device.
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Cardinal Health 303, Inc.
Fulwider Patton LLP
Keasel Eric
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