Avanos Medical has patented a connector for medical fluid vessels that includes a male plug, mechanical fastener, and outer housing with vent openings for drainage and preventing fluid backflow. The assembly allows for fluid conveyance and coupling between male and female connectors. GlobalData’s report on Avanos Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Enteral feeding connector assembly with vent openings for drainage
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11986617B2) discloses an enteral feeding connector assembly designed to facilitate fluid conveyance in medical settings. The assembly includes a male enteral feeding connector with a tube-attaching portion and a coupling-attaching portion, featuring an outer housing with a male plug and supports to create an annular space for fluid communication. A female enteral feeding connector complements the male connector, allowing for a disconnectable yet fluid-sealing connection between the two components. The design enables efficient fluid conveyance and drainage, crucial in enteral feeding applications.
Furthermore, the patent details various configurations and features of the enteral feeding connector assembly, such as handles on the connecting supports for rotational movement, concentric orientation of the outer housing around the male plug, and different port designs for fluid communication. The male plug and outer housing are integrated into a single piece of material, simplifying manufacturing and assembly processes. These innovative features aim to enhance the functionality and usability of enteral feeding connectors in medical environments, ensuring secure and efficient fluid transfer for patient care.
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