Shielded female connector

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Description

FIG. 1 is an upper, left, rear perspective view of a first embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an upper, left, front perspective view of a first embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an upper plan view of a first embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of a first embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view of a first embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of a first embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an upper, left, rear perspective view of a second embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an upper, right, front perspective view of a second embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an upper plan view of a second embodimen of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a left elevational view of a second embodimen of the shielded female connector of the present invention; and,

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of a second embodiment of the shielded female connector of the present invention.

The connector of the present invention is used as a fluid connector during microsurgery, particularly ophthalmic surgery, to connect irrigation and aspiration tubings between a surgical handpiece and a control console.

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Patent History
Patent number: D435652
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 30, 1999
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2000
Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Inventors: Nader Nazarifar (Laguna Niguel, CA), Richard A. Rossback (Irvine, CA), Gary P. Sorensen (Lake Forest, CA)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Reid Hecker
Attorney: Jeffrey S. Schira
Application Number: 0/102,713
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector Or Flow Control Fitting (e.g., Valve, Sensor, Manifold, Etc.) (21) (D24/129); Coupling Or Joint (D23/262)
International Classification: 2402;