US3667781A
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Connector means for flexible conduit
Assignee: MEDICAL DEV CORP
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Filing: 1970-06-26
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A CONNECTOR MEANS FOR FLEXIBLE CONDUIT, USABLE PARTICULARLY IN HOSPITAL AND ESPECIALLY SURGICAL CONTEXTS WHERE TUBING IS TO BE CUT TO LENGTH ON SITE. THE CONNECTOR MEANS INCLUDES A CONNECTOR AND TUBE COMBINATION WHEREIN THE TUBE IS SLIDABLE RELATIVE TO THE CONNECTOR, YET WHEREIN THE JUNCTURE IS PROTECTED AGAINST CONTAMINATION. WEDGING OR CONSTRICTION MEANS ARE SUPPLIED SO AS TO PREVENT INADVERTENT PULL-OUT OF THE TUBE RELATIVE TO THE CONNECTOR. MULTIPLE CONNECTOR AND TUBE COMBINATIONS MAY BE OPERATVELY ASSOCIATED TOGETHER IN THE MANNER BELOW DESCRIBED, AND THE CONNECTOR MAY BE USED FOR COMPLETING CONNECTION TO A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT, DESIRED OBJECTS.
Inventors
- 👤 Le Grand K Holbrook
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 05:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L31/00
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |