Patent ID: 8613738
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A luer lock connector system for use within an insufflation system, the luer lock connector system comprising: a male luer lock connector comprising: a female luer lock connector configured to mate with the male luer lock connector, the female luer lock connector comprising: wherein when the male luer lock connector mates with the female luer lock connector, the plurality of threads is configured to receive the corresponding plurality of threads or lugs defined on the female luer lock connector and securely position an exterior of the female luer lock connector against the o-ring; wherein when the male luer lock connector mates with the female luer lock connector, the o-ring is configured to seal against at least the opening of the female luer connector and place the opening of the female luer connector in communication with the first end of the extended passageway without a portion of the male luer lock connector being positioned within the opening of the female luer lock connector such that a diameter of the opening of the female luer lock connector, a diameter of the first end of the extended passageway, and a diameter of an interior of the o-ring are substantially equal such that insufflation gas may flow at at least 26 liters per minute through the female luer connector, the o-ring, and the male luer lock connector without a substantial reduction in flow rate; and wherein the extended passageway of the male luer lock connector and the extended passageway of the female luer lock connector are tapered.