Title:
SEAL FOR TROCAR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006039292
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A seal for use with a trocar. The seal includes a first portion terminating in a proximal end, a second portion terminating in a distal end, and a connecting region disposed between the first and the second portion. At least one longitudinal slit extends from the connecting region toward one of the proximal end, toward the distal end, or toward both. When the seal is in an unstressed state, the seal provides a fluid barrier and when the seal is in a stressed state, the at least one longitudinal slit opens to provide access to the inner portion of the seal.
Inventors:
STAUDNER RUPERT A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/034672
Publication Date:
November 30, 2006
Filing Date:
September 29, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ALLEGIANCE CORP (US)
International Classes:
F16J15/02; F16K15/14; F16L37/28
Foreign References:
| US5788676A | 1998-08-04 | |||
| US5916198A | 1999-06-29 |
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