Swabable fluid connectors and fluid connector pairs

Details Swabable fluid connectors and fluid connector pairs Swabable fluid connectors and fluid connector pairs

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Bochna, David E (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Packed

Screw thimble

C604S533000, C604S905000, C604S256000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07396051

ABSTRACT:
A first fluid connector is provided for selective interconnection to and fluid transfer with a second fluid connector. The first connector comprises a fluid passageway, an internal member and an outer collar supportably disposed about the internal member for selective advancement and retraction relative thereto. At least a portion of the fluid passageway may extend through the internal member. The outer collar may be selectively retracted to facilitate cleaning of the internal member. In some embodiments, the outer collar and internal member may be disposed so that a distal portion of the internal member is substantially flush with or a distal portion of internal member projects beyond a distal end of the outer collar when the outer collar is in a retracted position relative thereto. To facilitate cleaning, a distal end or distal portion of the internal member may be substantially closed when the first and second connectors are disconnected. The second connector may be adapted to facilitate fluid interconnection with the first connector, and may also present a cleanable distal end when disconnected.

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