Medical connector contamination prevention device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a reduced-touch contamination device, according to still another contemplated example embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front side view of the reduced-touch contamination device shown in FIG. 1, wherein the front side is a mirror image of the rear side.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the reduced-touch contamination device shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional isolated enlarged side view of the reduced-touch contamination device shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines are part of the partial cross-sectional view and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a medical connector contamination prevention device as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1117741
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 5, 2023
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 2026
Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz (Atlanta, GA)
Primary Examiner: Nathan M Johnston
Application Number: 29/919,632
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)