Retention feature for soft interface connection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9993634
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14064915

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A retention feature configured to provide interference between a threaded connection of a Luer access device and a separate device, wherein the Luer access device further comprises a septum that provides a soft interfaced between the two threadedly connected devices. The retention features of the instant invention are designed to provide the user with a tactile sensation of a tightening threaded connection, despite a soft interface between the interconnected devices. The retention features of the instant invention further prevent “spring back” and unintentional disengagement of the interconnected devices.

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  • BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bihlmaier, Bryan F Provo, US 6 34
Christensen, Kelly Centerville, US 2 30
Ghatikar, Venugopal Salt Lake City, US 2 30
Harding, Weston F Lehi, US 217 6980

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