Patent ID: 6852103
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: A61J,F02D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector device for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container comprising: a first sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the first sleeve member adapted to attach to the first container; a second sleeve member having a first end and a second end, the second sleeve member being associated with the first sleeve member and movable with respect thereto from an inactivated position to an activated position, the second sleeve member adapted to attach to the second container; a piercing member having a first and second end projecting from one of the first and second sleeve members and for providing a fluid flow path between the first container and the second container; and, means for visually indicating that the connector is in the activated position comprising a color indication wherein one of the sleeve members has a first color, the other sleeve member has a second color, wherein only one color is visible when the connector is in the activated position.