US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 533
.~.~.~.~.~ Coupling or connector structure


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604 /   HD   SURGERY

19  DF  MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) {7}
48  DF  .~ Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin {9}
93  DF  .~.~ Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body {30}
264  DF  .~.~.~ Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) {7}
523  DF  .~.~.~.~ Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith {5}
533.~.~.~.~.~ Coupling or connector structure {4}
534  DF  .~.~.~.~.~.~> Multiple sections {1}
537  DF  .~.~.~.~.~.~> With incorporated simple flow control means
538  DF  .~.~.~.~.~.~> Diverse connecting means on either end
539  DF  .~.~.~.~.~.~> Providing docking element, port or seal


DEFINITION

Classification: 604/533

Coupling or connector structure:

(under subclass 523) Subject matter for specific structure of the adapter or connector means located at the proximal end of the conduit for attachment to other fluid source or collection device.

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30+, for flow control means in conjunction with removal or introduction of treating material to body.

103, for other coupling connectors on inflatable conduits.

236+, flow control means used in conjunction with injecting or aspiration of treating material using a valve or movable closure such as a stopper.

247+, flow control means used in conjunction with a conduit.