Patent ID: 7631660
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: A61M,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An aseptic coupling device, comprising: a front portion defining a front surface configured to create a sterile connection with a mating aseptic coupling device, the front portion including a front valve member defining open and closed positions; a rear portion including a rear valve member defining open and closed positions; a button member that, when actuated, allows movement of the rear portion relative to the front portion; a collar member positioned relative to the button member to restrict movement of the button member when the collar member is in a locked position, and to allow movement of the button member when the collar member is in an unlocked position; wherein the front portion is coupled to the rear portion in a first position such that the front valve member and the rear valve member do not allow fluid flow through the front portion and the rear portion; wherein the front portion is axially movable relative to the rear portion to a second position to allow fluid flow through the front portion and the rear portion; and wherein, when the collar member is moved to the unlocked position and the button member is actuated, the rear portion is movable axially relative to the front portion such that the front portion is disconnected from the rear portion, and the rear valve member does not allow fluid flow through the rear portion.