Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Water resistant connector for noninvasive patient monitor
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Application No.: US18350525Application Date: 2023-07-11
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Publication No.: US12142875B2Publication Date: 2024-11-12
- Inventor: Ammar Al-Ali , Kevin Forrest , Yassir Kamel Abdul-Hafiz
- Applicant: Masimo Corporation
- Applicant Address: US CA Irvine
- Assignee: Masimo Corporation
- Current Assignee: Masimo Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Irvine
- Agency: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
- Main IPC: H01R13/52
- IPC: H01R13/52 ; A61B5/30

Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for water resistant connectors. A male connector includes a rib or a draft angle that creates a seal when engaged with a female connector. A male connector includes an overmold that includes or is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. Male or female connectors include molds that include or are made of a thermoplastic polymer, such as polypropylene. A female connector includes spring contacts that fit within individual pockets of the female connector.
Public/Granted literature
- US20240047919A1 WATER RESISTANT CONNECTOR FOR NONINVASIVE PATIENT MONITOR Public/Granted day:2024-02-08
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