Connector-activated in-line valve

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1992-02-05

1993-06-01

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

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604283, 13751613, 137859, 2511491, A61M 500

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052155382

ABSTRACT:
An in-line valve for a medical tubing set has a tubular member characterized by an internal annular valve seat and a generally circular rubber-like valve member disposed transversely of the tubular member with its edges fixed relative thereto and with a central portion thereof tensioned into seating engagement against the annular valve seat whereby to normally close the in-line valve. Elements on the valve member are engageable by a connector as same is assembled to the tubular member to move the valve member off of the valve seat whereby to automatically open the in-line valve upon assembly of a connector thereto.

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