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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2018
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Sean R. Karla, Syracuse, NY (US);
Raymond A. Lia, Auburn, NY (US);
Scott A. Martin, Camillus, NY (US);
Robert L. Vivenzio, Auburn, NY (US);
Thaddeus J. Wawro, Auburn, NY (US);
Chris R. Roberts, Skaneateles, NY (US);
Jeffrey J. Perkins, Tully, NY (US);
Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY (US);
Abstract
An adapter includes a substantially rigid body having a distal portion, a proximal portion, a central opening formed at least in part by an inner wall of the body, and a longitudinal axis extending substantially centrally through the opening. The distal portion includes an annular ring having a top surface and a ridge disposed opposite the top surface, the ridge extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The distal. The adapter also includes a seal configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a surface of a fitting removably attachable to the adapter.