Patent ID: 9488200
Filing Date: 2016-11-08
CPC Classification: A61M,F16B,Y10T

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