Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604537000 | With incorporated simple flow control means | 35 |
20080200902 | Connecting Device for Infusion Line - The object is to keep a portion in the vicinity of a liquid discharge port in a clean state even at the time of priming or connection and to enable easy connection and disconnection of an infusion line without causing leakage of liquid from the liquid discharge port even when connection is released. This is solved by a tube ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080200903 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE HOUSING VENTING - A Luer access device may include a housing, a septum, and a gas permeable vent in communication with at least a portion of the housing for venting gas from an extravascular system. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a gas permeable vent within a Luer access device as part of an extravascular system and venting gas from the extravascular system through the gas permeable vent of the Luer access device. | 08-21-2008 |
20080200904 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE SEPTUM VENTING - A vascular access device may include a septum and a gas permeable vent in communication with at least a portion of the septum. The vent may be capable of venting gas from an extravascular system to which the vascular access device is capable of attaching. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a vascular access device having a septum and forming part of an extravascular system, providing a gas permeable vent in communication with at least a portion of the septum, and venting gas from the extravascular system through the gas permeable vent of the device. | 08-21-2008 |
20080287921 | Luer hub connector - A luer hub connector comprises a hub having a cylindrical bore extending there through. The hub is adapted to have a luer device connected at one end. A cap having a hollow nozzle extending therefrom is formed at the other end of the hub. A cylindrical spring-like member is positioned within the bore in the hub, and a septum membrane closes the end of the spring-like member. A sliding, hollow sleeve member is received in the bore of the hub member, with a hollow nozzle extending from the sleeve member into the bore of the spring-like member. When a luer device is threaded onto the end of the hub, it contacts and drives the sleeve member towards the septum. The end of the hollow nozzle is pushed through the septum, and the spring-like member is also compressed. When the luer device is removed, the spring-like member pushes the sleeve member back, and the hollow nozzle withdraws out of contact with the septum. The septum then closes and seals. | 11-20-2008 |
20080319422 | EPIDURAL ANESTHETIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - A connector is provided for use in an anesthesia delivery system for coupling an anesthesia dispensing container to an anesthesia delivery catheter. The connector includes a first connector member and a second connector member. The first connector member includes a body member having a proximal end that is capable of being operably coupled to an anesthesia dispensing container. The first connector member also includes a distal end capable of being selectively coupled to the second connector member. The body further includes a fluid passageway having a proximal end and a distal end. The fluid passageway extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the body member. A check valve is disposed in the fluid passageway. The check valve is configured to: (a) permit the flow of fluid between the distal end and the proximal end of the fluid passageway regardless of whether the first connector member is coupled to the second connector member; (b) permit the flow of gas between the proximal end and the distal end of the fluid passageway regardless of whether the first connector member is coupled to the second connector member; and (c) permit the flow of fluid between the proximal end and the distal end of the fluid passageway only when the first connector member is coupled to the second connector member. | 12-25-2008 |
20090105693 | CATHETER SWITCH AND METHOD OF USING A CATHETER SWITCH IN ADMINISTERING A NERVE OR PLEXUS BLOCK - A catheter switch comprising a first electrical connector for connection to a first medical device, a second electrical connector for connection to a second medical device, and a third electrical connector for connection to a signal source. The catheter switch further includes an electrical switch coupled to the first, second, and third electrical connectors. The electrical switch is configured to include at least two selectable positions, a first position in which the first electrical connector is electrically coupled to the third electrical connector and a second position in which the second electrical connector is electrically coupled to the third electrical connector. A catheter switch assembly system is also provided. The catheter switch assembly system is for selectively coupling a nerve stimulator to a needle assembly or to a catheter assembly to deliver electrical pulses thereto. | 04-23-2009 |
20090125003 | APPARATUS FOR SEALING, SECURING AND ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF A FLEXIBLE TUBE - An apparatus for sealing, securing and adjusting the length of a flexible tube is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing and an anchor. The housing has a sealing section, middle section and a opposing end. The housing has an outer surface and an inner lumen. The housing has at least one pair of abutted surfaces which define a slit from said outer surface to said lumen. The anchor has a base and a grip. The grip extends upwardly from the base. The grip is configured to engage the middle section of the housing. A method for using an apparatus for sealing, securing and adjusting the length of a flexible tube is also disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
20090171323 | Catheter assembly and fluid supply apparatus therefor - A catheter assembly includes a multi-lumen catheter and fluid supply apparatus for supplying fluid to said multi-lumen catheter. The fluid supply apparatus includes an inlet element for coupling to a supply of catheter fluid, a plurality of fluid outlet elements arranged to be each coupled to a respective lumen of the catheter and a flow splitter arranged between the inlet element and the outlet elements. The flow splitter is able to split or divert flow of fluid from the inlet to at least one of the plurality of outlets. For this purpose, the preferred embodiment includes a gate for directing fluid flow to one or more of the outlet elements. There may also be provided a diffuser and a nozzle. | 07-02-2009 |
20090177187 | Pressure Activated Valve with Angled Slit - A pressure actuated valve comprises a first membrane having a slit extending through the membrane at a nonzero draft angle relative to a perpendicular to a surface of the membrane, material of the membrane biasing the slit closed so that the slit remains closed when a fluid pressure applied to the membrane is below a threshold level and, when the fluid pressure is at least the threshold level, edges of the slit separate from one another to permit fluid flow through the membrane. | 07-09-2009 |
20090281525 | PUSH-BUTTON BLOOD CONTROL - A device for controlling fluid flow through an indwelling catheter assembly. The device includes a septum that is closed by default but that may be defeated temporarily by either exerting a force on a contact surface of the septum, or by biasing the septum with a probe. | 11-12-2009 |
20090318897 | GASTROJEJUNAL FEEDING ASSEMBLY - An assembly for delivering nutritional products to the jejunum of a patient through a stoma formed through the abdominal wall and the stomach wall. A first tubular member is alignable such that the proximal end communicates with an area exterior of the patient, and the distal end is disposed within an interior space of the stomach of the patient. At least a portion of the distal end within the stomach interior space is configured for maintaining the stomach wall in apposition with the abdominal wall. A second tubular member is alignable such that the proximal end communicates with an area exterior of the patient, and the distal end extends into the jejunum of the patient. A hub positioned in the stoma has a first opening communicating with the first tubular member, and a second opening communicating with the second tubular member. Respective closure members may be provided for selectively sealing the first and second openings. | 12-24-2009 |
20100004634 | SELF-SEALING MALE LUER CONNECTOR WITH MULTIPLE SEALS - A self-sealing male Luer connector attaches to any standard female Luer valve to open a flow channel between the two. The self-sealing male Luer connector includes a rigid housing having a distal end with a rigid male Luer connector and a proximal end at which a proximal seal is formed. The distal end of the housing includes a valve seat. Located within the housing is a resilient biasing member that biases an actuator into contact with the valve seat to prevent fluid flow through the male connector. Upon engagement with a female connector, the actuator is moved in the proximal direction to open the distal valve and then the proximal seal. A partial vacuum is formed within the male connector upon disengagement with the female connector that draws any fluids on the external surface of the distal end of the male Luer connector into the male tip. | 01-07-2010 |
20100063481 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM HAVING A COMPRESSIBLE SEALING ELEMENT AND A FLARED FLUID PATH ELEMENT TO REDUCE FLUID FLOW RESTRICTIONS - A system for connecting a conduit to a fluid path element, includes a length of conduit, a compressible sealing element positioned on a distal end of the length of conduit to be attached to the fluid path element, a first cooperating connector positioned around the length of conduit proximal to the sealing element and a second cooperating connector. The first cooperating connector includes a first cooperating connection mechanism and the second cooperating connector includes a second cooperating connection mechanism. The first cooperating connection mechanism and the second cooperating connection mechanism are adapted to form a connection between the first cooperating connector and the second cooperating connector. The connection causes the compression of the sealing element. The second cooperating connector further includes a passage therein in fluid connection with a connection for the fluid path element. Another system for connecting to a fluid path section includes a connector including a connection mechanism to connect the connector to the fluid path section and a passage therethrough. The passage is in fluid connection with a first fluid path element downstream of the connector. The first fluid path element includes a lumen therethrough. The diameter of the lumen is flared outward to a larger diameter at a proximal end of the fluid path element. The proximal end of the first fluid path element can abut a surface of the connector in which the distal end of the fluid path is formed. The inner diameter of the proximal end is greater than the diameter of the passage of the second cooperating connector. The outer diameter of the proximal end of the first fluid path element can also be flared outward | 03-11-2010 |
20100082016 | Ball-Valve Actuation Mechanism - A valve assembly for use with a catheter assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve housing adapted for fluid engagement with a catheter assembly, the valve housing defining a longitudinal axis and having an internal passageway for flow of fluids relative to the catheter assembly, a valve member at least partially disposed within the valve housing and defining a valve passage, the valve member adapted for movement within the valve housing between an open position wherein the valve passage is in general alignment with the internal passageway of the valve housing to permit flow of fluids through the valve housing, and a closed position to substantially occlude the internal passageway of the valve housing, and an actuation mechanism mounted to the valve housing and operatively connected to the valve member, the actuation mechanism selectively movable in a general longitudinal direction to cause corresponding movement of the valve member between the open position and the closed position. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087800 | MEDICAL PRODUCT, AND A METHOD OF STERILIZING A MEDICAL PRODUCT - A medical product is configured for use in a medical system. A method is provided for sterilizing the product. A connector connects a first subsystem and a second subsystem, containing a medical fluid, for transport of the medical fluid from the second subsystem to the first subsystem. The connector comprises a valve device, a first connection pipe connected to the first subsystem, and a second connection pipe connected to the second subsystem. The valve device comprises a first part and a second part movable relative to each other to permit an opening movement from a closed stable position, which prevents a fluid communication between the connection pipes, to an open position, which establishes a channel permitting the fluid communication. The connector comprises at least one small passage permitting, in the closed stable position, an introduction of a sterilizing gas to contact wall surfaces defining the channel. | 04-08-2010 |
20100137840 | MEDICAL PRODUCT, AND A METHOD OF HANDLING A MEDICAL SYSTEM - A medical product configured for use in a medical system and a method of handling a medical system comprising a first subsystem and a second subsystem containing a medical fluid are provided. A connector connects the first and second subsystems for transport of the medical fluid from one of the subsystems to the other subsystem. The connector comprises a valve device, a first connection pipe connectable to the first subsystem, and a second connection pipe connectable to the second subsystem. The valve device comprises a first part and a second part, which are movable in relation to each other to permit an opening movement from a closed position, preventing a fluid communication between the first and second connection pipes, and an open position permitting the fluid communication. The medical product comprises a blocking member preventing, in a blocking state, the opening movement, and permitting changing of the blocking state to a non-blocking state permitting the opening movement. | 06-03-2010 |
20100179514 | VALVE CONNECTOR FOR MEDICAL LINES - A valve connector for medical infusion lines including a tubular body ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100228232 | Catheter flushing assembly - An assembly for flushing at least the primary flow lines associated with a catheter, such as an intravascular catheter, comprising first and second flush ports connected in fluid communicating relation with a different one of said primary flow lines. A primary flow restrictor assembly includes two safety flow restrictors, disposed at a main hub of the catheter and the primary flow lines, and being structured to regulate fluid flow between the primary flow lines and the catheter. A flushing orientation is established when the two safety flow restrictors are concurrently disposed in a closed position, thereby establishing fluid flow between the primary flow lines and corresponding ones of the first and second flush ports, wherein one-way valves associated with each of the flush ports facilitate a concurrent path of flushing fluid from said primary flow lines and towards, out and through the first and second flush ports, to the external environment. Consequently, the flushing assembly of the present invention can prevent the introduction of flushing fluid, along with any bacteria or other collection of material carried by it, into a patient's bloodstream. | 09-09-2010 |
20100228233 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR INFUSION HAVING COILED TUBING OF ADJUSTABLE LENGTH - The embodiments of the subject invention in general describe an infusion device with adjustable length tubing. More particularly, the subject invention pertains to one or more embodiment(s) of an I.V. set, or similar device, having a coiled tubing. Specifically disclosed is an I.V. set with coiled tubing wherein the coils are attached but separable to add length and flexibility to the tubing. | 09-09-2010 |
20100292674 | Needleless Connector with Slider - A needleless connector includes a housing having a housing passage with an open end, a slider disposed in the housing passage, and a mechanism to bias the slider toward the open end of the housing passage. The connector may also include a seal at the open end of the housing passage, the seal either cooperating with the slider to seal the open end of the connector, or sealing the open end of the connector without interaction with the slider, for example taking the form of a slit septum. | 11-18-2010 |
20110022031 | NEEDLELESS MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A valve for selectively permitting a fluid flow between first and second medical implements is disclosed. The valve has a housing with an interface suitable for receiving a connector portion of a first medical device such as a catheter, and a seal made of a flexible material. The seal has a first end in fluid communication with the interface, a second end suitable for receiving the second medical device, and at least one slit in fluid communication with the first end and the second end. The slit defines a restricted fluid flow path and a relatively small interior volume when in an undisturbed state, defines an expanded fluid flow path and a larger interior volume upon the introduction of the second medical instrument into the slit, and retracts to define a restricted flow path and a small interior volume upon the withdrawal of the second medical device from the seal. | 01-27-2011 |
20120065626 | CLOSED MALE LUER CONNECTOR - A fluid flow connector including a housing assembly, having a first end and a second end arranged along a common longitudinal axis, and a resilient fluid flow conduit member having a forward end, disposed alongside the first end of the housing assembly, formed with a selectably closable slit and with at least one side opening. The resilient fluid flow conduit member is positionable in a closed position wherein the slit is closed but the at least one side opening is open and in an open position, allowing the slit to open and leaving the at least one side opening open, whereby when the resilient fluid flow conduit member is in the open position, the selectably closable slit and the at least one side opening each provide a fluid flow pathway between an interior of the resilient fluid flow conduit member and the first end of the housing assembly. | 03-15-2012 |
20120130352 | CLOSED MALE LUER CONNECTOR - A fluid flow connector including a housing assembly, having a first end and a second end arranged along a common longitudinal axis, and a resilient fluid flow conduit member having a forward end, disposed alongside the first end of the housing assembly, formed with a selectably closable slit and with at least one side opening. The resilient fluid flow conduit member is positionable in a closed position wherein the slit is closed but the at least one side opening is open and in an open position, allowing the slit to open and leaving the at least one side opening open, whereby when the resilient fluid flow conduit member is in the open position, the selectably closable slit and the at least one side opening each provide a fluid flow pathway between an interior of the resilient fluid flow conduit member and the first end of the housing assembly. | 05-24-2012 |
20120179142 | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION TUBING FITMENT AND SET - An intravenous infusion tubing fitment comprises a body, a rotatable knob coupled with the body, and a pressure dome seated within the knob. The body defines; a first inlet configured for coupling with a first segment of tubing; a first outlet into a pressure dome; a second inlet from said pressure dome; and a second outlet configured for coupling with a said second segment of tubing. The knob defines an expansion opening within a surface of the. The pressure dome is formed of a flexible elastomeric material and defines a fluid flow path between the first outlet and the second inlet. The pressure dome includes a vane configured to variably regulate flow through the fluid flow path in response to rotation of the knob. The pressure dome is configured to expand through the expansion opening in response to fluid pressure in the fluid flow path. | 07-12-2012 |
20120283702 | NEEDLELESS MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A valve for selectively permitting a fluid flow between first and second medical implements is disclosed. The valve has a housing with an interface suitable for receiving a connector portion of a first medical device such as a catheter, and a seal made of a flexible material. The seal has a first end in fluid communication with the interface, a second end suitable for receiving the second medical device, and at least one slit in fluid communication with the first end and the second end. The slit defines a restricted fluid flow path and a relatively small interior volume when in an undisturbed state, defines an expanded fluid flow path and a larger interior volume upon the introduction of the second medical instrument into the slit, and retracts to define a restricted flow path and a small interior volume upon the withdrawal of the second medical device from the seal. | 11-08-2012 |
20130253478 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A valve for selectively permitting a fluid flow between first and second medical implements is disclosed. The valve has a housing with an interface suitable for receiving a connector portion of a first medical device such as a catheter, and a seal made of a flexible material. The seal has a first end in fluid communication with the interface, a second end suitable for receiving the second medical device, and at least one slit in fluid communication with the first end and the second end. The slit defines a restricted fluid flow path and a relatively small interior volume when in an undisturbed state, defines an expanded fluid flow path and a larger interior volume upon the introduction of the second medical instrument into the slit, and retracts to define a restricted flow path and a small interior volume upon the withdrawal of the second medical device from the seal. | 09-26-2013 |
20130289534 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector for use with one or more medical implements. In some embodiments, the connector minimizes or eliminates the retrograde flow of fluid into the connector from one end or port upon the disconnection of a medical implement from the other end or port. In some embodiments, the connector generates a positive flow of fluid out of the connector from one end or port when a medical implement is disconnected from the other end or port. | 10-31-2013 |
20130304039 | MULTI-LUMEN TUBING TO SINGLE LUMEN TUBING CONNECTOR - A connector for a fluid handling system includes a body defining a plurality of internal passages that connect single-lumen tubes to lumens of a multi-lumen tube. Openings located along an internal edge of connector provide fluid communication between the internal passages and openings located along a curved outer surface of the multi-lumen tube. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310808 | Flush Enhancing Male Luer Tip Design for Syringes and any Luer Connector - A luer connection device is disclosed having a housing including a side wall having an inside surface defining a lumen with a central axis, an proximal end, and a distal end including a male luer tip within the lumen having a central flow diverter extending outwardly from the central axis to direct a fluid to a circumferential dead space distal to the male luer tip. A luer connection device is also disclosed having a flow expansion channel disposed in the lumen tapering outward from the wall of tubular housing and partially extending along a longitudinal axis from the tip opening toward the base opening for increasing mixing and flow through a circumferential dead space in the fluid path distal to the male luer tip. | 11-21-2013 |
20140188088 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector for use with one or more medical implements. In some embodiments, the connector minimizes or eliminates the retrograde flow of fluid into the connector from one end or port upon the disconnection of a medical implement from the other end or port. In some embodiments, the connector generates a positive flow of fluid out of the connector from one end or port when a medical implement is disconnected from the other end or port. | 07-03-2014 |
20140296835 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR AN ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT FLUIDS - A connecting device includes a connecting member having a primary flow channel and secondary flow channels, each provided with a proximal aperture intended to be fluidically connected to a respective tube for medical treatment fluid administration and with a distal aperture, the distal aperture of the primary flow channel being positioned between the distal apertures of the secondary flow channels, and a connection endpiece intended to be connected to a catheter, the connection endpiece having a mounting portion in which the connecting member is mounted, the connecting member and the connection endpiece delimiting an internal chamber into which open the distal apertures of the primary and secondary flow channels, where the cross-section of the distal aperture of the primary flow channel is greater than the cross-section of the proximal aperture of the primary flow channel. | 10-02-2014 |
20160015958 | CONNECTOR AND INFUSHION SET - A connector includes a housing defining a male connector insertion section into which a male connector is inserted from the outside and an elastic valve body having a slit and blocking the male connector insertion section. The elastic valve body includes a top face having the slit and a bottom face located opposite to the top face. The housing includes a holding section having contact with the top face and the bottom face of the elastic valve body to hold the elastic valve body. The holding section surrounds the slit when the valve body is viewed from the top face. The diameter of a bottom face side holding section having contact with the bottom face is smaller than the diameter of a top face side holding section having contact with the top face. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030717 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO COMPENSATE FOR COMPRESSION FORCES IN AN INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE - A system and method for providing vent channel geometries to compensate for compression forces experienced by a septum within an intravascular device. | 02-04-2016 |
20160129222 | Connection System for Tunneled Catheters - A catheter assembly is disclosed, comprising a proximal catheter assembly portion and a distal catheter assembly portion. The proximal catheter assembly portion includes a bifurcating hub that defines at least one fluid passageway. The distal catheter assembly portion includes a catheter tube that defines at least one lumen and includes a polymeric material. A cannula assembly is also disclosed and includes at least one cannula that is operably connected with the fluid passageway of the birfurcating hub. The cannula is further configured to operably connect with the lumen of the catheter tube so as to provide fluid communication between the proximal and distal catheter assembly portions when the two portions are connected. A polymeric coating is included with the cannula and the catheter tube, and is configured to provide a seal between the cannula and the catheter tube when the proximal and distal catheter assembly portions are connected together. | 05-12-2016 |
20160166823 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR | 06-16-2016 |