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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2007
Richard A. Belley, St. Louis, MO (US);
Richard L. Fiser, Wildwood, MO (US);
Eugene E. Weilbacher, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Richard A. Belley, St. Louis, MO (US);
Richard L. Fiser, Wildwood, MO (US);
Eugene E. Weilbacher, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for positioning a compression member about the septum of a seal member. In one embodiment, a source of low pressure or vacuum is provided to draw the septum of seal member into the hollow body of the compression member. In an alternative embodiment, a molding apparatus is provided which is dimensioned to receive a compression member and configured to facilitate molding of the septum within the compression member. In another embodiment, the septum of the seal member includes a septum having a tab extending from the septum. The tab is configured to assist positioned of a compression member about the septum.