Atrion has been granted a patent for a single-use cap designed for connectors. The cap features a carrier with a cavity for a connector head and an elastomeric sleeve that seals the opening, which transfers to the connector upon insertion, ensuring a secure fit. GlobalData’s report on Atrion gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Single use cap for connectors
The patent US12017034B2 describes a single-use cap designed for use with a connector head, featuring a carrier and an elastomeric sleeve. The carrier includes a body with a base that defines an opening leading into a cavity, which is sized to accommodate the connector head. The elastomeric sleeve is releasably coupled to the carrier, spanning the opening and sealing it. Upon insertion of the connector head through the opening, the sleeve is designed to transfer to the connector head, ensuring a secure fit. The claims further detail the structure of the carrier, including optional flange structures and a sealing ring that enhances the sealing capabilities of the cap.
Additionally, the patent outlines a method for utilizing the single-use cap, which involves exposing the elastomeric sleeve, aligning the connector head with the opening, and inserting the head into the cavity. This action causes the sleeve to disengage from the carrier and remain frictionally engaged around the connector head. The method also includes steps for removing the elastomeric sleeve from the connector head, which may involve tearing along perforations in the sleeve. Notably, the design incorporates a disinfectant applicator within the elastomeric sleeve, allowing for the introduction of disinfectant to the connector head during the insertion process. This innovative cap design aims to enhance safety and efficiency in medical applications involving connector heads.
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