Patent ID: 7396995
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: A61M,H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector for use in a system for the delivery of humidified pressurised gases to a patient, said connector adapted to couple a first conduit to a second conduit to provide a gaseous connection and an electrical connection between said first and second conduits, said first and second conduits including first and second electrical elements extending within, throughout or about said conduits, said connector comprising: a tubular male portion located on one end of said first conduit and having a first electrical contact on its exterior, said first electrical contact forming part of said first electrical element, a tubular said female portion located on one end of said second conduit and having a second electrical contact on its interior, said second electrical contact forming part of said second electrical element, in use, said male and female portions connected so that a gaseous connection is formed between said first and second conduits, said first electrical contact and said second electrical contact meeting when said male and female portions are connected, said male and female portions capable of being swivelled or twisted relative to one another without disrupting said gaseous connection and said electrical connection between said first and second electrical contacts.