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US 6,871,669 B2Granted
Connector apparatus and method of coupling bioprocessing equipment to a media source
AssigneeColder Products Company
InventorsDavid W Meyer, Joseph M. Whall
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Abstract
A disposable connector apparatus designed for one time use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a telescoping valve formation with an actuation incorporating a one way lock mechanism that cannot be disconnected.
Claims17
A connector apparatus comprising:
- a coupler including an end and first and second outlets;
- and
- a connector valve connectable at a first end to a fluid source, the connector valve comprising an adapter and a valve member, the adapter containing a connecting mechanism being engageable with the end of the coupler, the valve member being partially disposed within the adapter and insertable into the coupler;
- wherein the connector apparatus defines a flow passage being actuatable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the coupler and the connector valve are engaged;
- wherein the valve member forms a fluid tight seal upstream of the first outlet of the coupler in the closed configuration;
- wherein the valve member forms a fluid tight seal downstream of the first outlet of the coupler in the open configuration;
- and
- wherein the second outlet is in fluid communication with the first outlet when the coupler is in the closed configuration.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.