US 7,585,181 B2 · Disposable surgical connector

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a disposable surgical connector. The surgical connector includes a first and a second member. Each of the members have compatible guide structure to cause a force fit between the members when the members are slid into place. The first member also includes compatible guide structure for slideably connecting the surgical connector with an electronic or other device. The second member includes a cable connection member which connects the electrical or similar cable to the surgical connector and which secures the cable and its contacts within the surgical connector. The first member includes a cable connection indicator, which upon complete connection of the surgical connector with the device makes both an audible sound and a distinct tactile feel to give assurance as to the proper fit between both the connector and the device.

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Dependent claims

A disposable surgical connector, adapted for connection on one end to a cable and a port of electrical device on the other end, devoid of O-rings used for a sealing purpose, comprising:

a first member including:
a housing defining a cylindrical body, the body having a guide structure;
a cable connector within the housing
a cable connection indicator member for indicating when the cable is in proper contact with the cable connector, the cable connection indicator member being a separate member from all other elements;
and
a second member having an end compatible for mating connection with the cable and the other end compatible for connection with the first member, the second member having a guide structure compatible for connection with the first member guide structure.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Disposable surgical connector

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Disposable surgical connector

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Abstract

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