Connection System
AssigneeBio Optimal Limited
InventorRoy Peter Maunder
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Abstract
A system of connecting two flexible tubes together using the rolled back ends of the tubs to create abutment surfaces which when urged together for a fluid-tight seal. The rolled back ends are supported on tube supports including a spigot extending along the outside of the tube and over which the rolled ends are supported. Urging two rolled backed ends together creates a fluid tight seal. This may be achieved by attaching flanges to the rolled back ends and using standing clamping means. Alternatively, other types of clamping means can be used.
Claims22
Apparatus for forming a sealing end from a length of flexible tubing, the apparatus comprising;
- a tubing support having
- a spigot sized to fit over the flexible tubing;
- and
- a sleeve sized to maintain end of the flexible tube rolled back over the tubing support,
- wherein the sleeve and tubing support are engageable with each other.
14-16. (canceled)
19-22. (canceled)
A method as claimed in claim 16, wherein a fluid tight seal is formed from two sealing ends, the two rolled back end being clamped together to create a fluid tight seal.
A method of connecting two lengths of flexible tube, the method comprising:
- rolling the end of each length of the tubing back on itself;
- and
- using the rolled back ends to create a fluid tight connection.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.