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Luer connector with torque indicator

  • US 5,591,143 A
  • Filed: 04/02/1993
  • Issued: 01/07/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A luer connector comprising:

  • a threaded male luer component;

    a threaded female luer component rotationally engageable with said male luer component; and

    a first protuberance comprising indication means connected to at least one of said luer components for tactilely indicating, after the male and female luer components have been connected, that a predetermined torque has been applied to said connector to complete a fluid-tight seal between the male and female luer components and to warn against overtightening of said connector; and

    a second protuberance comprising deflectable means connected to at least one of said luer components for preventing further application of torque after said predetermined torque has been applied,wherein said first protuberance and said second protuberance cooperate together to provide a tactile response.

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