US5401245A
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Medical connector with valve
Assignee: PERRY ROWAN SMITH JR REVOCABLE TRUST AND PERRY ROWAN SMITH JR
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Filing: 1993-11-26
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Granted: 1995-03-28
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Expires: 2013-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A needleless connector for adding medication to a parenteral fluid is provided. In one embodiment an adapter is provided for securing to a Y connector having a standard puncture pad. The adapter includes a cannula for piercing the pad and a valve that is opened by the attachment of a syringe. In a second embodiment the Y connector itself contains the valve in lieu of the puncture pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael L. Haining
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/22; A61M39/26; A61M39/02; A61M39/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A connector for adding a fluid to a intravenous solution, comprising: (a) a cylindrical body having an upper cavity and a lower cavity; (b) a valve housing secured within said upper cavity and having a seat at one end; (c) a valve stem slidably mounted within said housing having a plug on one end to sealably fit into said seat; (d) a spring means mounted about said stem to bias said plug against said seat thereby closing said valve; (e) an actuator means on said stem at the end opposite said plug for moving said stem against said spring bias to move said plug away from said seat thereby opening said valve; (f) a cannula axially mounted on the lower end of said body; and (g) a pair of flexible wings mounted on the outer periphery of the body to engage the end surface of a puncture pad and secure the connector thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A connector for adding a fluid to a intravenous solution, comprising: (a) a cylindrical body having an upper cavity and a lower cavity; (b) a valve housing secured within said upper cavity and having a seat at one end; (c) a valve stem slidably mounted within said housing having a plug on one end to sealably fit into said seat; (d) a spring means mounted about said stem to bias said plug against said seat thereby closing said valve; (e) an actuator means on said stem at the end opposite said plug for moving said stem against said spring bias to move said plug away from said seat thereby opening said valve; (f) a cannula axially mounted on the lower end of said body; and (g) a pair of flexible wings mounted on the outer periphery of the body to engage the end surface of a puncture pad and secure the connector thereon.
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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) | 1998-03-27 | 1998-09-26 | 1999-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-03-27 | 2002-09-26 | 2003-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-03-27 | 2006-09-26 | 2007-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |