Patents Assigned to B & D Research and Development Inc.
  • Publication number: 20050015075
    Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a patient-side medical line to an equipment-side medical line. The device includes two parts, one fluidly coupled to each medical line, and each part having a seal that seals the respective medical line when the parts are disconnected. When the parts are connected, the seals unseal the medical lines so as to establish fluid communication between the medical lines. The parts are connected together by way of a coupling that detaches when subjected to a sufficient separation force. The coupling may be a snap-fit mechanism incorporating a rounded protrusion and a rounded groove that pull apart under a sufficient force. The coupling device provides for a safety breakaway feature while sealing both medical lines when disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: B & D Research and Development Inc.
    Inventors: Bridget Wright, David Coambs