Mechanism for coupling the aspirant line of an irrigation/aspiration machine to the pressure monitoring section

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4886498
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07109755

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A linking mechanism for irrigation/aspiration machines which includes a coupling member having a plug that is inserted into an opening in a receptacle on the face of the I/A machine. The plug projection is sealed in air tight relation to the wall surrounding the opening and an auxiliary prong(s) prevent rotation of the plug as well as lock the plug in the receptacle. The receptacle includes an arming switch activated responsive to proper seating of the plug in the receptacle to arm the peristaltic pump that is subsequently operated by a foot switch to generate a vacuum in the aspirant line.

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ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS INC1700 E ST ANDREW PLACE SANTA ANA CA 92705

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Newton, Walter A Lenoir, NC 6 157

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