Patent ID: 7080672
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: A61J,A61M

Abstract:
1. An adapter comprising: a body member having a body portion defining an annular flange and at least one leg portion extending therefrom; said body portion further including at least one protrusion formed therealong; a spike member coupled with said body member including a spike body defining at least one opening adapted to securely engage said at least one leg portion, said spike body further including at least one slot corresponding to said at least one protrusion, said spike member further defines a spike connected to said spike body; a spring, said spring disposed within said body member for applying a spring force against said spike member; a collar member forming a channel with opposed openings, said collar member including an annular groove adjacent one of said openings, said groove being adapted to securely engage said annular flange; and a hollow sliding shaft seal disposed at least partially within said body member, said sliding shaft seal including a body having opposed openings with a conduit formed therebetween, said conduit being adapted to sealingly and slidingly engage around said spike.