Abstract: A two-piece coupling device is provided for the exchange of liquid or gaseous material. The first coupler has a sleeve with a longitudinal central passage and an axially projecting extension with at least one step. A jacket at least partially surrounds the extension. The first coupler also has a detachable fastener and a resilient tubular connection which is secured at one end within the jacket. The second coupler has a detachable fastener which cooperates with the fastener of the first coupler, and a hollow projection extending toward the first coupler. The hollow projection surrounds the entire extension of the sleeve of the first coupler, as well as part of the jacket. The device also includes an automatic blocking element for preventing the flow of the media through the tubular connection when the first coupler is separated from the second coupler.

Abstract: One end (4a) of a supply tube (4) opening out into the three-way connector is closed by a diaphragm (9) and filled with fresh fluid. This end is situated opposite one end of a duct (3b;36) to which a connection tube (3) is connected, with which it is axially aligned. This duct end has a pointed tip (8; 37) of hard plastic material. The end of the supply tube is axially displaceable in a chamber (2) of the three-way connector. By moving this end toward the tip of the duct end, the diaphragm is pierced by the tip, so that the fresh fluid can flow from the supply tube into the connection tube. One end of a drain tube (5) runs perpendicular to the duct end and opens out in the chamber. This closed three-way connector cannot be contaminated, is easy to use, and is largely proof against incorrect manipulation.

Abstract: The device consists of a first part having two parallel walls and a second part hinged to the first part. The first part is provided with four coaxial pairs of catch openings and the second part with three coaxial pairs of projections. Upon swivelling of the second part between the walls of the first part, the pairs of projections snap successively into the corresponding pairs of catch openings, whereby the tube previously inserted in the first part is clamped and subsequently cut through. By making it possible to clamp and sever the tube with a single device, greater security is ensured for the patient.