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System, method, and apparatus for clamping

  • US 10,563,681 B2
  • Filed: 07/08/2016
  • Issued: 02/18/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A protective mechanism comprising:

  • a guide member;

    a connector;

    an actuation member configured to have a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the actuation member pivotally coupled to the guide member;

    a cover member pivotally coupled to the guide member and configured to interact with the actuation member so as to pivot to uncover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a first direction and to pivot to cover the connector when the actuation member pivots in a second direction;

    first and second rail projections, the first rail projection disposed approximately parallel to and in spaced relation to the second rail projection, wherein the rail projections are disposed in spaced relation to the actuation member to guide a medical device to interact with the actuation member to pivot the cover member to uncover the connector prior to the medical device engaging with the connector; and

    a first compliant gasket coupled to a backstop member,wherein the cover member includes a perimeter rib adapted to seal against the first compliant gasket when the actuation member is in a first position and the connector is covered by the cover member.

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