# US 11,994,475 B2 · Connection verifier > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,994,475 B2 - Document ID: US11994475B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/253,665 - Filed: 2018-06-25 - Published: 2021-08-26 - Granted: 2024-05-28 - Earliest claimed: 2018-06-25 - Assignees: Oetiker NY, Inc. - Applicants: Oetiker NY, Inc. - Inventors: Thomas Edwin Hall; Lawrence Butts - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11994475B2 ## CPC - F16L 37/088: by means of a split elastic ring - G01N 21/8806: {Specially adapted optical and illumination features} - F16L 37/0885: {with access to the split elastic ring from a radial or tangential opening in the coupling} - F16L 37/144: {the securing element being U-shaped} - G01N 21/952: Inspecting the exterior surface of cylindrical bodies or wires (G01N21/956 takes precedence) - F16L 2201/10: Indicators for correct coupling - F16L: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL - G01N: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (measuring or testing apparatus or processes other than immunoassay, involving enzymes or microorganisms C12M, C12Q) ## Abstract A connection verifier, including a housing including, a handle, and a head arranged to engage a fluid connection and having a cutout, and at least one camera arranged in the housing and directed toward the cutout. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A connection verifier, comprising: a housing including: a handle comprising an inner shell and an outer shell; and a head arranged to engage a fluid connection and having a cutout; at least one camera arranged in the housing radially between the inner shell and the outer shell and directed toward the cutout; and an engagement plate connected to the head, the engagement plate arranged to engage a fluid connector of the fluid connection. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The connection verifier as recited in claim 1, wherein the engagement plate comprises one or more engagement members arranged to align the fluid connector. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The connection verifier as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one light arranged in the housing and directed toward the cutout. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The connection verifier as recited in claim 1, wherein the head is arranged at an angle relative to the handle. ### Claim 5 A connection verifier, comprising: a housing, including: a first outer shell; a first inner shell connected to the first outer shell; and a head including: a cutout; and one or more engagement members arranged to engage a fluid connection; one or more cameras arranged: radially between the first outer shell and the first inner shell; and in a direction of the cutout to view the fluid connection; and one or more lights arranged in the housing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The connection verifier as recited in claim 5, wherein the head comprises: a first end connected to the housing; a second end including the one or more engagement members protruding therefrom; a second outer shell; and a second inner shell connected to the second outer shell and having the cutout. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The connection verifier as recited in claim 6, wherein each of the one or more engagement members comprises at least one prong arranged to align a fluid connector of the fluid connection. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The connection verifier as recited in claim 6, wherein each of the one or more engagement members comprises: a first prong; and a second prong adjacent the first prong, wherein the first and second prongs are arranged to align a fluid connector of the fluid connection. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The connection verifier as recited in claim 6, wherein each of the one or more engagement members comprises: a first prong having a first length; a second prong adjacent the first prong and having a second length, the second length being shorter than the first length; and a third prong adjacent the second prong and having a third length, the third length being greater than the first length, wherein the first, second, and third prongs are arranged to align a fluid connector of the fluid connection. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The connection verifier as recited in claim 6, wherein the second outer shell is arranged at an angle relative to the first outer shell. ### Claim 11 (depends on 6) The connection verifier as recited in claim 6, wherein the second inner shell forms an opening arranged to engage a tube end form of the fluid connection. ### Claim 12 A connection verifier, comprising: a handle, including: a first end; a second end; a first outer shell; and a first inner shell connected to the first outer shell; a head, including: a third end connected to the second end; a fourth end; a second outer shell; and a second inner shell connected to the second outer shell and having a cutout; an engagement plate, including: a first surface connected to the fourth end; a second surface; and one or more engagement members connected to the second surface and arranged to engage a fluid connection; and one or more cameras arranged: radially between the first outer shell and the first inner shell; and in a direction of the cutout to view the fluid connection. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The connection verifier as recited in claim 12, wherein each of the one or more engagement members comprises at least one prong arranged to align a fluid connector of the fluid connection. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The connection verifier as recited in claim 12, wherein each of the one or more engagement members comprises: a first prong having a first length; a second prong adjacent the first prong and having a second length, the second length being shorter than the first length; and a third prong adjacent the second prong and having a third length, the third length being greater than the first length, wherein the first, second, and third prongs are arranged to align a fluid connector of the fluid connection. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The connection verifier as recited in claim 12, wherein the engagement plate comprises a radially inward facing surface: offset from the first inner shell; and arranged at an angle relative to the first outer shell, wherein in the angle is greater than or equal to 0 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The connection verifier as recited in claim 15, wherein the second inner shell and the radially inward facing surface form an opening arranged to engage a tube end form of the fluid connection. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The connection verifier as recited in claim 12, further comprising at least one light directed toward the cutout. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The connection verifier as recited in claim 12, wherein the handle, the head, and the engagement plate are integrally formed.