FLUID CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY THAT SEALS FLOW PATHS WHEN THE CONNECTORS ARE DISCONNECTED

    公开(公告)号:US20240151338A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-09

    申请号:US17983894

    申请日:2022-11-09

    CPC classification number: F16L37/35 A61M39/26 A61M2039/263 A61M2205/0216

    Abstract: Fluid connector assemblies that seal off fluid paths in the respective connectors are disclosed. When connectors of a fluid connector assembly are connected to each other, respective compressible members in the connectors are displaced, allowing downstream fluid passage through the fluid connector assembly. The connectors maintain a connection by a snap mechanism that provides a threshold retention force. When an external force greater than the threshold force is applied to the fluid connector assembly, the snap mechanism may no longer maintain the connectors together, causing the connectors to decouple from each other. However, each of the compressible members can return to their respective original positions and shapes to seal off respective fluid paths in the connectors, thus preventing further downstream and upstream flow through the fluid connector assembly and limiting or preventing fluid loss.

    Fluid connector system
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12186518B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-07

    申请号:US18306529

    申请日:2023-04-25

    Abstract: Fluid connector systems including first and second connector portions couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough and can resist separation or permit separation as desired. A connector portion can include a connector housing and a cover portion. The connector housing includes a connector body and an engagement portion. The connector body defines a tubing opening and a mating opening. The connector body defines a flow path between the tubing opening and the mating opening. The engagement portion at least partially surrounds the connector body. The engagement portion defines an engagement lip extending radially toward the connector body and is configured to releasably engage the connector housing. The flow path includes at least one portion that is normal to the engagement portion. Fluid flow through the flow path exerts a normal force on the connector housing and prevent release of the connector housing with the mating connector portion.

    Fluid connector assembly that seals flow paths when the connectors are disconnected

    公开(公告)号:US12208230B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-28

    申请号:US17983894

    申请日:2022-11-09

    Abstract: Fluid connector assemblies that seal off fluid paths in the respective connectors are disclosed. When connectors of a fluid connector assembly are connected to each other, respective compressible members in the connectors are displaced, allowing downstream fluid passage through the fluid connector assembly. The connectors maintain a connection by a snap mechanism that provides a threshold retention force. When an external force greater than the threshold force is applied to the fluid connector assembly, the snap mechanism may no longer maintain the connectors together, causing the connectors to decouple from each other. However, each of the compressible members can return to their respective original positions and shapes to seal off respective fluid paths in the connectors, thus preventing further downstream and upstream flow through the fluid connector assembly and limiting or preventing fluid loss.

    NEUTRAL DISPLACEMENT CONNECTOR
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240216668A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-04

    申请号:US18090234

    申请日:2022-12-28

    CPC classification number: A61M39/10 A61M2039/1027

    Abstract: Fluid connectors assemblies that provide neutral fluid displacement without overlapping connectors are disclosed. A fluid connector assembly may include a housing and a pair of connectors (e.g., luers) coupled with the housing. A compressible member is located within the housing. The first connector and the second connector each include a post with an opening. The compressible member can seal off the opening of the first connector from fluid entry. However, when the post of the second connector is inserted into the housing, the post of the second connector displaces the compressible member, causing the compressible member to create a fluid path, thereby allowing fluid to flow through the internal volume of the housing. Further, the compressible member seals the housing until each of the first connector and the second connector are coupled therewith forming a fluid path through the posts.

    PRESSURE-REGULATING CONNECTOR FOR INFUSION

    公开(公告)号:US20220323693A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17715891

    申请日:2022-04-07

    Abstract: A connector for connecting a container containing a medical fluid to a vascular access device may include an upper housing defining a first internal chamber, and a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and defining a second internal chamber for circulation of the medical fluid into the outlet. The connector may further include a slider disposed at least partially in the first and second internal chambers, and a plug coupled to a distal end of the slider. The slider may be reciprocally movable between (i) an open position, where the plug is spaced apart from a floor of the internal chamber to allow the medical fluid to flow through the outlet, and (ii) a closed position where the plug abuts the floor of the second internal chamber to block the medical fluid from flowing through the outlet.

    Neutral displacement connector
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12268837B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-08

    申请号:US18090234

    申请日:2022-12-28

    Abstract: Fluid connectors assemblies that provide neutral fluid displacement without overlapping connectors are disclosed. A fluid connector assembly may include a housing and a pair of connectors (e.g., luers) coupled with the housing. A compressible member is located within the housing. The first connector and the second connector each include a post with an opening. The compressible member can seal off the opening of the first connector from fluid entry. However, when the post of the second connector is inserted into the housing, the post of the second connector displaces the compressible member, causing the compressible member to create a fluid path, thereby allowing fluid to flow through the internal volume of the housing. Further, the compressible member seals the housing until each of the first connector and the second connector are coupled therewith forming a fluid path through the posts.

    FLUID SHIELD DEVICES AND FLOW RESTRICTION DEVICES WITH FLUID SHIELD DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20240268730A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-15

    申请号:US18109481

    申请日:2023-02-14

    CPC classification number: A61B5/150992 A61B5/15003

    Abstract: A flow restriction device includes a proximal housing configured to couple to a fluid collection device, a distal housing configured to couple to a catheter assembly, an intermediate housing interposed between the proximal and distal housings, an internal fluid channel extending transversely through the proximal, intermediate and distal housings, and a fluid shield device coupled to the distal housing, the fluid shield device comprising a flexible material. The fluid shield device covers an end portion of a male center post of the distal housing in an unconnected position, compresses down the male center post into a groove of the distal housing in a connected position, and recovers the end portion of the male center post to contain fluid within the male center post upon returning to an unconnected position. Blood collection systems and fluid shield devices are also provided.

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