Patent ID: 8043280
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A releasable medical line connector system, comprising: an adaptor comprising an elongated tubular portion; an elongated body, at least a portion of which is adapted to insert into the tubular portion of the adaptor, and at least one radially extending member disposed upon the elongated body, the at least one radially extending member having at least one contact surface; a spin nut comprising a generally tubular body slidably and rotatably disposed upon the elongated body, and a receptacle disposed distally upon the spin nut and having an internal cross section, the receptacle comprising a lip extending inwardly towards the elongated body and having at least one contact surface configured and arranged to interact with the at least one contact surface of the radially extending member when the receptacle surrounds the radially extending member so as to transfer both axial and rotational forces between the spin nut and the elongated body; and a retaining ridge disposed on the elongated body and configured to cooperate with the lip to limit proximal longitudinal movement of the spin nut relative to the elongated body and allow distal longitudinal movement of the spin nut along the elongated body.