Dialysis connector and cap compatible with gas sterilization

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9545470
APP PUB NO 20140094740A1
SERIAL NO

14098197

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A dialysis disposable sterilization apparatus includes a connector and a protective cap fitted to the connector. The apparatus also includes a sealing ring provided by one of the protective cap or the connector, the sealing ring forming a seal between the cap and the connector, the seal capable of holding pressure. The apparatus further includes a stabilization rib provided by the connector, the stabilization rib positioned and arranged to (i) tend to prevent the protective cap from vibrating about the sealing ring and (ii) enable a sterilizing gas to flow past the stabilization rib to contact the sealing ring.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.;BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Acikgoz, Serhan Des Plaines, US 12 249
Ding, Yuanpang Samuel Libertyville, US 57 976
Lee, Patrick Jong Long Grove, US 3 32

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