Self-sealing hemostasis valve apparatus and method of forming the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5106054
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07572618

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A self-sealing valve to accommodate the passage of elongate elements. The valve comprises an elastomeric body having a passage extending therethrough which is held in compression by an elastomeric sleeve disposed around the body. The passage includes an enlarged chamber intermediate its ends and at least a portion of the passage takes the form of a puncture. In use, the passage functions to seal around an elongate element extended therethrough and the chamber reduces friction on the element and provides a void into which the material of the elastomeric body may be displaced without disturbing the seal. A method of forming the valve with a bulbous-ended mandrel is also disclosed.

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  • FOGARTY, THOMAS J.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Howell, Thomas A Palo Alto, CA 166 18705
Mollenauer, Kenneth H Santa Clara, CA 149 22835

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