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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2001
Susan Mcconnell, Woodland Hills, CA (US);
Lawrence C. Kiliszewski, Valencia, CA (US);
Adam H. Molina, Valencia, CA (US);
Susan McConnell, Woodland Hills, CA (US);
Lawrence C. Kiliszewski, Valencia, CA (US);
Adam H. Molina, Valencia, CA (US);
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc., Northridge, CA (US);
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for dispensing flexible conduits, such as tubing or electrical cable, are disclosed, particularly for portable medical devices. An exemplary apparatus for dispensing flexible conduit or cable, includes a flexible conduit housing, including a base for temporarily housing a flexible conduit, the base having an opening for receiving the flexible conduit and a cover attached to the base for substantially closing the opening. The apparatus also includes an interface for mounting the housing. The flexible conduit is dispensable with the flexible conduit housing to a fixable variable length.