Patent ID: 6287284
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: A61J,B31B

Abstract:
In combination:at least one silicone tube having an open central passageway and terminated at its distal end by a silicone flange surrounding the open central passageway; anda flexible silicone membrane formed into a tubular shape with an interior and opposed ends;wherein the membrane tubular shape is larger in diameter than the at least one tube, each of the at least one tube extends into a respective end of the membrane so that the respective open central passageway of the tube is in communication with the interior of the tubular shaped membrane, and each of the membrane ends is flattened and sealed to itself and to a respective one of the at least one tube;and further comprising for each of said at least one tube:a backup cup mounted on the tube and having a surface portion complemental to the surface of the flange facing the membrane;whereby a pair of tubes can be coupled together by clamping their respective backup cups.