Invention Grant
- Patent Title: IV catheter with in-line valve and methods related thereto
- Patent Title (中): IV导管与直列阀及其相关的方法
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Application No.: US11974101Application Date: 2007-10-11
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Publication No.: US08747387B2Publication Date: 2014-06-10
- Inventor: Richard A. Belley , Richard L. Fiser , Eugene E. Weilbacher
- Applicant: Richard A. Belley , Richard L. Fiser , Eugene E. Weilbacher
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Agent Lisa E. Winsor, Esq.
- Main IPC: A61M25/00
- IPC: A61M25/00
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for positioning a compression member about the septum of a seal member. In one embodiment, a source of low pressure or vacuum is provided to draw the septum of seal member into the hollow body of the compression member. In an alternative embodiment, a molding apparatus is provided which is dimensioned to receive a compression member and configured to facilitate molding of the septum within the compression member. In another embodiment, the septum of the seal member includes a septum having a tab extending from the septum. The tab is configured to assist positioned of a compression member about the septum.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080091173A1 IV catheter with in-line valve and methods related thereto Public/Granted day:2008-04-17
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