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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2002
Kevin P. Staid, Lowell, MA (US);
Mark C. Ettinger, Lexington, MA (US);
Brian G. Connor, Newfields, NH (US);
Roger Greeley, Portsmouth, NH (US);
Kevin P. Staid, Lowell, MA (US);
Mark C. Ettinger, Lexington, MA (US);
Brian G. Connor, Newfields, NH (US);
Roger Greeley, Portsmouth, NH (US);
HydroCision, Inc., Billerica, MA (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for quickly connecting a handpiece to a pressurized fluid source. A hollow tube on the handpiece is inserted through an aperture in an annular gasket which is held in a chamber in a body. On application of pressurized fluid to the body, the gasket is pressed against the walls of the chamber, and against the tube, thereby channeling the pressurized fluid through the hollow tube. The handpiece is retained in connection with the body by a releasable connector, such as a latch. The handpiece can be removed and replaced by releasing and remaking the connection.