Aseptic coupling devices

摘要

An aseptic coupling arrangement includes a first coupling device and a second aseptic coupling device. In one example, the first and second coupling devices are substantially similar, each having a main body having a front face and a fluid passageway therethrough. A first connecting feature on the main body of each coupling device may be provided for aligning and coupling the aseptic devices together. Each coupling device may also include a sealing member received in the main body and a membrane removably coupled to the main body front face to cover the sealing member. The first aseptic coupling device may also include a rotatable protective cover that is removably attached to the main body and connected to the membrane. In one example, the removal of the protective covers away from two coupled main bodies, in a direction parallel to the front faces, causes removal of the membranes.

主权项

1. A first aseptic coupling device for coupling to a second aseptic coupling device, the first aseptic coupling device comprising:
a. a first main body defining a front face and a first fluid passage therethrough; b. a first connecting feature disposed on the first main body configured to couple the first aseptic device to the second aseptic coupling device; c. a first sealing member received at least partially within the first main body; d. a first membrane removably coupled to and at least partially covering the front face of the first main body and the first sealing member; and e. a first protective cover removably connected to the first main body and to the first membrane, the first protective cover being rotatable about a first hinge member between a closed position, in which the first protective cover covers at least a portion of the first membrane covering the first main body's front face, and an open position, in which the first membrane covering the front face of the first main body is exposed; f. wherein removal of the first protective cover away from the first main body in a direction parallel to the front face causes the first membrane to be removed from the front face.