Fluid handling – Systems – Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2010-02-09
Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
Flow path with serial valves and/or closures
C137S594000, C251S149600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658205
ABSTRACT:
The fluid coupler comprises a male coupler, a female coupler, and a seal between the male coupler and the female coupler when they are coupled, preventing fluid leakage. The female coupler receives the male coupler when in a coupled position. The male coupler includes a two pieced housing, a unitary valve and a biasing member. The two pieces of the housing may be joined. A cavity runs the length of the housing. The female coupler includes a housing, an annulus, a unitary valve and a biasing member. The annulus and the housing may be joined. A cavity runs the length of the housing. The unitary valves and biasing members fit within the cavities and are capable of longitudinal positioning within a configurable range. When male coupler and female coupler are coupled, the unitary valves are open permitting fluid flow. Otherwise, if uncoupled, the unitary valves are closed preventing fluid leakage.
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Edelman Howard
Liu Daqing
Lee Kevin L
Lim Kang S.
VitalWear, Inc.
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