Fresenius SE & Co has been granted a patent for a medical connector that links two medical lines. The design features a rotatable collar and an elastic member that allows for lateral displacement, enhancing fluid communication between the lines. A method for operating the connector is also included. GlobalData’s report on Fresenius SE & Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Medical line connector with rotatable collar and elastic member
The patent US12042619B2 describes a specialized connector designed for linking two medical lines. The connector features an insertion shaft with a flow channel that connects to the lumen of a first medical line. Surrounding the insertion shaft is a collar equipped with a first thread on its inner side. An elastic member is positioned between the insertion shaft and the collar, featuring an abutment portion that can move relative to the shaft's surface. Notably, the collar can rotate around the insertion shaft, and the elastic member includes a thread portion that engages with the collar's thread. This design allows for the elastic member to be laterally displaced along the shaft's surface when the collar is rotated, facilitating the connection process.
Further claims detail the structural components and functionalities of the connector. The design includes features such as recesses or protrusions to prevent the elastic member from rotating with the collar, and the abutment portion may have a ring-shaped cross-section. The elastic member can be made from different plastic materials, allowing for varying elastic properties. The connector can exist in two states: a non-activated state, where the terminal portion of the insertion shaft is covered by the elastic member, and an activated state, where this portion is exposed. The patent also outlines a method for transitioning between these states through the rotation of the collar, which either retracts or deploys the elastic member, depending on the direction of rotation. This innovative design aims to enhance the functionality and safety of medical line connections.
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