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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 1995
Filed:
Mar. 04, 1994
John F Dye, Bridgewater, MA (US);
The Kendall Company, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A polarized manifold connection device for connecting multiple conduits from a compression sleeve having inflatable chambers to multiple tubing from a source of pressurized fluid is disclosed. The connection device comprises a male connector half and a female connector half each having a similar visually perceptible asymmetrical configuration of their respective housings defined by rigid elements which resist deformation of the housings. Thus, the two halves can be connected in only a single orientation. In this manner, the conduits from the source of fluid are uniquely connected to the conduits from the inflatable chambers. The connection device incorporates a releasable locking mechanism which allows the connector halves to be connected by pushing them together and disconnected by pulling them apart without excessive force. A gasket is provided between the connector halves having a configuration which provides an air-tight seal between the connector halves, but allows connection and disconnection of the halves without excessive force. The connection device is also able to connect to other types of polarized connection devices.