Self-sealing valve port
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self-sealing valve port, showing our design;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the port of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a front view of the port of FIG. 1, the rear view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the port of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 5 is a cross-section view of the port taken along line 5—5 in FIG. 2.
Claims
The ornamental design for a self-sealing valve port, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D443929
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 1999
Date of Patent: Jun 19, 2001
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Inventors: Bradley Mark Wilkinson (North Haledon, NJ), Robert S. Golabek, Jr. (Towaco, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Nanette S. Thomas, Keith J. McWha
Application Number: 29/108,996
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 1999
Date of Patent: Jun 19, 2001
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Inventors: Bradley Mark Wilkinson (North Haledon, NJ), Robert S. Golabek, Jr. (Towaco, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Nanette S. Thomas, Keith J. McWha
Application Number: 29/108,996
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Connector Or Flow Control Fitting (e.g., Valve, Sensor, Manifold, Etc.) (21) (D24/129)
International Classification: 2402;
International Classification: 2402;