FLUID COUPLINGS

摘要

Fluid couplings are provided for devices that include a flow path having two or more separable portions. Devices including such couplings are also provided, for example, a device including: first and second separable portions; a conduit, within the first portion, defining a flow path for fluid flow between the first portion and the second portion, the conduit having an open terminal end; a valve, within the first portion, including a deformable member configured to cover the terminal end thereby sealing the first portion when the first and second portions are separated; and a member, extending from the second portion, configured to cause the deformable member to deflect so as to expose the terminal end when the first and second portions are connected.