Patent ID: 7806139
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: A61M,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fluid conduit coupling assembly for coupling a first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit, the fluid conduit coupling assembly comprising a first coupler comprising a second coupler comprising at least one latch in either the first or second coupler extending from either the first or second mating end adjacent the first or second barrel, respectively; wherein either the first or second barrel of the first or second coupler opposing the at least one latch defines a circumferential groove in an outer wall at the first or second mating end, respectively; wherein the first and second valve actuation members open the first and second valves, respectively, when the first and second mating ends are mated together such that the first and second fluid flow paths are joined; and wherein the pair of engagement lips operably connect with the ridge on the second housing at the second mating end and the at least one latch mates with the groove when the first and second mating ends are mated together.