Vacuum luer lock connector

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure describe a vacuum luer lock connector comprising: a male luer configured to be coupled to a female luer defining a fluid passageway; a vacuum chamber between the male luer and the female luer, the vacuum chamber retaining air when the male luer is pushed into the female luer; a solid cylinder surrounding the male luer and serving as a piston, a cylindrical member surrounding the female luer and serving as a wall of the vacuum chamber; and a vent channel in the female luer, the vent channel allowing air to escape when the male luer is pushed into the female luer. The male luer and the female luer remain connected by a force created in a vacuum chamber surrounding the luers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a medical infusion fluid line connector, and more specifically, to a vacuum Luer lock connector. This vacuum Luer lock connection maintains the connection by generating a vacuum force within a vacuum chamber surrounding the male and female Luer components of the connector. The connection can be easily disconnected by allowing external air to flow into the vacuum chamber through a designed vent channel. Background Art

[0002] Patients typically receive an IV solution that is initially provided in an IV reservoir (bottle or bag) and dripped into the patient's vein through an IV line. Typically, an injection port is provided along the IV line and is adapted to function with a syringe to allow injections to be added to the IV solution. Medical infusion fluid line connectors provide a dedicated, secure path for fluid aspiration, medication, or blood withdrawal via a peripheral, arterial, or central venous catheter.

[0003] Traditional Luer lock connectors rely on friction between two tapered Luer pieces, which push against each other through the mechanical advantage of their tapered shape and the screw mechanism (Luer nut). This results in high contact forces over a large area of ​​contact for sealing purposes, which also makes it difficult for users to disconnect the Luer pieces. On the other hand, some fluids (such as blood, alcohol, and some medications) can dry between the two connections and cause the two contacting surfaces to stick. This further complicates the disconnection process. This type of connection is easy to connect but difficult to disconnect because there is no control over the forces involved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present disclosure relates generally to a luer connector, and more particularly, to a vacuum luer lock connector.

[0005] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a vacuum Luer lock connector includes: a male Luer configured to couple to a female Luer defining a fluid pathway; a vacuum chamber located between the male and female Luer components that traps air when the male Luer component is pushed into the female Luer component; a solid cylinder that surrounds the male Luer component and serves as a piston; a cylindrical member that surrounds the female Luer component and serves as a wall of the vacuum chamber; and a vent channel in the female Luer component that allows air to escape when the male Luer component is pushed into the female Luer component. The male and female Luer components maintain connection through a force generated in the vacuum chamber surrounding the Luer components.

[0006] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vacuum luer lock connector comprising: a male luer configured to couple to a female luer defining a fluid pathway; a vacuum chamber located between the male and female luer components, the vacuum chamber trapping air when the male luer component is pushed into the female luer component, wherein the male and female luer components remain connected by a force developed in the vacuum chamber surrounding the male and female luer components.

[0007] In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further comprises a vent channel in the female Luer piece that allows air to escape when the male Luer piece is pushed into the female Luer piece. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further comprises a piston, wherein the piston is a solid cylinder surrounding the male Luer piece. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further comprises a cylindrical member that surrounds the female Luer piece and serves as a wall of the vacuum chamber. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further comprises an O-ring mounted inside the female Luer piece that prevents the infusion fluid from leaking into the vacuum chamber. In some embodiments, a plurality of O-rings are mounted within the female Luer piece.

[0008] In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further comprises a check valve on an outer surface of the vent channel that prevents air from flowing back into the vacuum chamber. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further comprises a second vent channel in the piston of the male luer, the second vent channel connecting the compression area of ​​the male luer to a surface of the male luer that mates with the female luer, the surface being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the male luer; and a slot formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical member, the slot extending from an edge of the cylindrical member that mates with the male luer in a direction away from the male luer along the longitudinal axis of the solid cylinder, wherein the vacuum seal is maintained when the second vent channel and the slot are not aligned with each other along the longitudinal axis of the vacuum Luer lock connector. In some embodiments, when the male and female luers are rotated to a position where the second vent channel is aligned with the slot along the longitudinal axis of the vacuum Luer lock connector, air rushes into the vacuum chamber and the vacuum seal is dissipated, thereby allowing the male and female luers to be easily disconnected. In some embodiments, the end of the male Luer piece separates the vacuum chamber from the fluid pathway. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further includes a mark "LOCK" to inform the user whether the second ventilation channel and the narrow slot are misaligned, and whether the vacuum Luer lock connector remains connected. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector further includes a mark "UNLOCK" to inform the user whether the second ventilation channel and the narrow slot are aligned, and whether the vacuum Luer lock connector remains connected. In some embodiments, the male Luer piece includes a ventilation channel. In some embodiments, the female Luer piece further includes a second cylindrical member, which separates the fluid pathway from the vacuum chamber when the male Luer piece is mated with the female Luer piece.

[0009] It should be understood that both the general description above and the detailed description below are exemplary and illustrative and are intended to provide further explanation of the claimed subject technology. It should also be understood that other aspects can be utilized and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the subject technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The detailed description set forth below describes the various configurations of the subject technology and is not intended to represent the only configuration that can be put into practice. The specific embodiment includes specific details to provide a thorough understanding of the subject technology. Therefore, dimensions about certain aspects can be provided as non-limiting examples. However, it is clear to those skilled in the art that the subject technology can be implemented without these specific details. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid blurring the concept of the subject technology.

[0011] Figure 1 An IV administration set coupled to a patient is shown according to aspects of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a vacuum Luer lock connector according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 3A-3B is a perspective view of a vacuum Luer lock connector according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a vacuum Luer lock connector according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The detailed description set forth below describes the various configurations of the subject technology and is not intended to represent the only configuration that can be put into practice. The specific embodiment includes specific details to provide a thorough understanding of the subject technology. Therefore, dimensions about certain aspects can be provided as non-limiting examples. However, it is clear to those skilled in the art that the subject technology can be implemented without these specific details. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid blurring the concept of the subject technology.

[0016] It should be understood that the present disclosure includes examples of the subject technology and does not limit the scope of the appended claims. The following will illustrate various aspects of the subject technology based on specific but non-limiting examples. The various embodiments described in this disclosure can be implemented in different ways and variations and according to the intended application and implementation.

[0017] The present disclosure relates generally to infusion fluid line connectors and, more particularly, to vacuum Luer lock connectors that are held together with a vacuum seal, for example but not limited to. According to some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector can be a two-piece assembly that includes a male Luer and a female Luer.

[0018] In some embodiments, a vacuum Luer lock connector is used in an IV dosing kit having a structure for coupling with an IV bag and / or a drip chamber. The structure of the IV bag can be formed as an arm, a hook, a clamp, or another mechanism configured to suspend the IV bag.

[0019] refer to Figure 1 , an embodiment of an IV administration set 2 is coupled to a patient 1. The IV administration set 2 can include a vacuum Luer lock connector 100. The IV administration set includes an IV bag 12 and a drip chamber 14, which are fluidly coupled together by IV tubing 16 extending therebetween. The IV tubing 16 is coupled intravenously to the patient 1 via a catheter 18, which preferably includes one or more adapters 10 or connectors 20.

[0020] Reference Figure 2-3B , shows an embodiment of a vacuum Luer lock connector 100, which includes: a male luer 102, which is configured to be coupled to a female luer 101 that defines a fluid passageway 106; a vacuum chamber 105, which is located between the male luer 102 and the female luer 101, and which traps air when the male luer 102 is pushed into the female luer 101; a solid cylinder 108, which surrounds the male luer 102 and acts as a piston; a cylindrical member 107, which surrounds the female luer 101 and acts as a wall of the vacuum chamber 105; and a vent channel 109 in the female luer 101, which allows air to escape when the male luer 102 is pushed into the female luer 101. The male and female luer pieces 102, 101 are maintained connected by forces generated within the vacuum chamber 105 surrounding the luer pieces. In some embodiments, the vacuum luer lock connector 100 includes an O-ring 103 or multiple O-rings 103 mounted within the female luer piece 101, which prevents infusion fluid from leaking into the vacuum chamber 105. In some embodiments, the vacuum luer lock connector 100 includes a check valve 104 on the outer surface of the vent channel 109, which prevents air from flowing back into the vacuum chamber 105. When the male and female luer pieces 102, 101 are connected, the check valve 104 allows air or gas to escape from the vacuum chamber 105. In some embodiments, the check valve 104 can function as a one-way valve, allowing air to escape from the vacuum chamber 105 while limiting or preventing air from entering the vacuum chamber 105 after the luers 102, 101 are connected.

[0021] In some embodiments, the vacuum luer lock connector 100 includes a second vent channel 110 in the solid cylinder 108 of the male luer 102, connecting the compressed area 111 of the male luer 102 to a surface 112 of the male luer 102 that mates with the female luer 101, the surface 112 being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the male luer 102. In some embodiments, a slot 113 is formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical member 107. In some embodiments, the slot 113 extends from the edge of the cylindrical member 107 of the female luer 101 that mates with the male luer 102 in a direction away from the male luer 102 along the longitudinal axis X of the cylindrical member 107. In some embodiments, the second vent channel 110 and the slot 113 should not be aligned with each other along the longitudinal axis of the connector to maintain an adequate vacuum seal. In some embodiments, when the male and female luer components 102, 101 are rotated to a position where the second vent channel 110 is aligned with the slot 113 along the longitudinal axis of the vacuum Luer lock connector 100, air rushes into the vacuum chamber 105 and the vacuum seal is lost, allowing the male and female luer components 102, 101 to be easily disconnected. In some embodiments, the tip 114 of the male luer component 102 separates the vacuum chamber 105 from the fluid pathway 106. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector 100 includes a "LOCK" indicator to inform the user if the second vent channel 110 and the slot 113 are misaligned and if the vacuum Luer lock connector 100 remains connected. In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector 100 includes an "UNLOCK" indicator to inform the user if the second vent channel 110 and the slot 113 are aligned and if the vacuum Luer lock connector 100 remains connected. The vacuum force is strong and controllable, and it does not rely on high contact force to maintain and seal the connection. Furthermore, the use of the O-ring 103 prevents the contact surface from being exposed to the liquid and generates sufficient sealing pressure over a significantly smaller surface area. This combination allows for a safe and secure connection while being easy to disconnect.

[0022] refer to Figure 4, an embodiment of a vacuum Luer lock connector 200 is shown. The vacuum Luer lock connector includes: a male luer 202 configured to couple to a female luer 201 defining a fluid pathway 206; a vacuum chamber 205 located between the male and female luer 202, 201, which traps air when the male luer 202 is pushed into the female luer 201; a solid cylinder 208 surrounding the male luer 202 and acting as a piston; a cylindrical member 207 surrounding the female luer 201 and acting as a wall of the vacuum chamber 205; a second cylindrical member 215 separating the fluid pathway 206 from the vacuum chamber 205 to prevent fluid exposure and contamination; and a vent channel 209 in the female luer 201, which allows air to escape when the male luer 202 is pushed into the female luer 201. In some embodiments, the male luer 202 further includes a vent channel 216. The male luer 202 and the female luer 201 remain connected by forces generated within the vacuum chamber 205 surrounding the luers. In some embodiments, the vacuum luer lock connector 200 includes an O-ring 203 or multiple O-rings 203 mounted within the female luer 201 to prevent infusion fluid from leaking into the vacuum chamber 205. In some embodiments, the vacuum luer lock connector 200 includes a check valve 204 on the outer surface of the vent channel 109 to prevent air from flowing back into the vacuum chamber 205.

[0023] In some embodiments, the vacuum Luer lock connector 200 includes a second vent channel 216 in the male Luer piece 202 that connects the vacuum chamber to the exterior of the connector. In some embodiments, the second vent channel 216 includes a check valve. The vacuum force is strong and controllable, and it does not rely on high contact force to maintain and seal the connection. In addition, the use of the O-ring 203 prevents the contact surface from being exposed to liquids and creates sufficient sealing pressure over a significantly smaller surface area. This combination allows for a safe and secure connection while being easy to disconnect.

[0024] Description of the subject technology

[0025] For example, the subject technology is illustrated according to various aspects described below. For convenience, various examples of various aspects of the subject technology are described according to numbered clauses (1, 2, 3, etc.). These are provided merely as examples and do not limit the subject technology. It should be noted that any dependent clauses can be combined in any combination and placed in corresponding independent clauses, such as clause 1 or clause 9. Other clauses can be presented in a similar manner.

[0026] Item 1. A vacuum luer lock connector, characterized in that it includes a male luer component, the male luer component being configured to be connected to a female luer component that defines a fluid pathway; a vacuum chamber, the vacuum chamber being located between the male luer component and the female luer component, the vacuum chamber trapping air when the male luer component is pushed into the female luer component; wherein the male luer component and the female luer component are maintained connected by a force developed in the vacuum chamber surrounding the male luer component and the female luer component.

[0027] Clause 2. The vacuum luer lock connector of clause 1, further comprising a vent channel in the female luer piece that allows air to escape when the male luer piece is pushed into the female luer piece.

[0028] Clause 3. The vacuum luer lock connector of clause 1, further comprising a piston, wherein the piston is a solid cylinder surrounding the male luer.

[0029] Clause 4. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Clause 3, further comprising a cylindrical member that surrounds the female Luer piece and serves as a wall of the vacuum chamber.

[0030] Item 5. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Item 1 , further comprising an O-ring mounted inside the female Luer piece, the O-ring preventing the infusion fluid from leaking into the vacuum chamber.

[0031] Clause 6. The vacuum Luer lock connector of clause 5, wherein a plurality of O-rings are mounted inside the female Luer piece.

[0032] Clause 7. The vacuum Luer lock connector of clause 2, further comprising a check valve on an outer surface of the vent channel for preventing air from flowing back into the vacuum chamber.

[0033] Item 8. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Item 4, further comprising a second vent channel located in the piston of the male Luer component and connecting the compression area of ​​the male Luer component to a surface of the male Luer component that mates with the female Luer component, the surface being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the male Luer component; and a narrow groove formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical member, the narrow groove extending from an edge of the cylindrical member that mates with the male Luer component along the longitudinal axis of the solid cylinder in a direction away from the male Luer component, wherein a vacuum seal is maintained when the second vent channel and the narrow groove are not aligned with each other along the longitudinal axis of the vacuum Luer lock connector.

[0034] Item 9. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Item 8, wherein when the male and female Luer members are rotated to a position where the second vent channel is aligned with the narrow groove along the longitudinal axis of the vacuum Luer lock connector, air rushes into the vacuum chamber and the vacuum seal dissipates, thereby allowing the male and female Luer members to be easily disconnected.

[0035] Clause 10. The vacuum luer lock connector of Clause 1, wherein a distal end of the male luer separates the vacuum chamber from the fluid pathway.

[0036] Clause 11. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Clause 8, further comprising a mark "LOCK" to inform a user if the second ventilation channel and the narrow groove are misaligned and whether the vacuum Luer lock connector remains connected.

[0037] Item 12. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Item 8, further comprising a mark "UNLOCK" to inform a user whether the second ventilation channel and the narrow groove are aligned and whether the vacuum Luer lock connector remains connected.

[0038] Clause 13. The vacuum luer lock connector of Clause 1, wherein the male luer comprises a vent channel.

[0039] Item 14. The vacuum Luer lock connector of Item 1, wherein the female Luer component further comprises a second cylindrical member that separates the fluid passage from the vacuum chamber when the male Luer component is mated with the female Luer component.

[0040] Additional considerations:

[0041] In some embodiments, any one of the clauses herein can depend on any one of the independent clauses or any one of the dependent clauses. In one aspect, any one of the clauses (e.g., dependent clauses or independent clauses) can be combined with any other one or more clauses (e.g., dependent clauses or independent clauses). In one aspect, a claim can include some or all of the words (e.g., steps, operations, means or parts) narrated in a clause, sentence, phrase or paragraph. In one aspect, a claim can include some or all of the words narrated in one or more clauses, sentences, phrases or paragraphs. In one aspect, some of the words in each of the clauses, sentences, phrases or paragraphs can be removed. In one aspect, additional words or elements can be added to a clause, sentence, phrase or paragraph. In one aspect, the subject technology can be implemented without utilizing some of the parts, elements, functions or operations described herein. In one aspect, the subject technology can be implemented utilizing additional parts, elements, functions or operations.

[0042] This disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. This disclosure provides various examples of the subject technology, and the subject technology is not limited to these examples. Multiple modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects.

[0043] Unless expressly specified otherwise, elements referred to in the singular are not intended to mean "one and only one" but rather "one or more." Unless expressly specified otherwise, the term "some" refers to one or more. Pronouns in the masculine gender (e.g., his) include the feminine and neuter gender (e.g., her and its) and vice versa. Headings and subheadings, if any, are used for convenience only and do not limit the present invention.

[0044] The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example or illustration." Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. In one aspect, the various alternative configurations and operations described herein may be considered to be at least equivalent.

[0045] As used herein, the phrase "at least one of" preceding a list of items (with the term "or" separating any items) modifies the list as a whole rather than each item in the list. The phrase "at least one of" does not require selection of at least one of the items; rather, the phrase allows for a meaning that includes at least one of any one item, and / or at least one of any combination of items, and / or at least one of each item. For example, the phrase "at least one of A, B, or C" can mean: only A, only B, or only C; or any combination of A, B, and C.

[0046] Phrases such as "aspect" do not imply that such aspect is essential to the subject technology or that such aspect applies to all configurations of the subject technology. Disclosure relating to an aspect may apply to all configurations or to one or more configurations. An aspect may provide one or more examples. Phrases such as "an aspect" may refer to one or more aspects, and vice versa. Phrases such as "an embodiment" do not imply that such embodiment is essential to the subject technology or that such embodiment applies to all configurations of the subject technology. Disclosure relating to an embodiment may apply to all embodiments or to one or more embodiments. An embodiment may provide one or more examples. Phrases such as "an embodiment" may refer to one or more embodiments, and vice versa. Phrases such as "configuration" do not imply that such configuration is essential to the subject technology or that such configuration applies to all configurations of the subject technology. Disclosure relating to a configuration may apply to all configurations or to one or more configurations. A configuration may provide one or more examples. Phrases such as "configuration" may refer to one or more configurations, and vice versa.

[0047] In one aspect, unless otherwise indicated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, sizes, dimensions, and other specifications in this specification, including those set forth in the appended claims, are approximate and not exact. In one aspect, they are intended to have a reasonable range consistent with the functions to which they are related and with custom in the art to which they pertain.

[0048] It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps or operations in the disclosed processes is illustrative of exemplary methods. Based on implementation preferences or scenarios, it should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps, operations, or processes can be rearranged. Some steps, operations, or processes can be performed simultaneously. In some implementation preferences or scenarios, certain operations may or may not be performed. Some or all of the steps, operations, or processes can be performed automatically without user intervention.

[0049] All structural and functional equivalents of the elements of the various aspects described throughout this disclosure are known or will become known to those of ordinary skill in the art and are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be covered by the claims. In addition, regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims, the content disclosed herein is not intended to be dedicated to the public. No claim element may be interpreted under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f) unless the element is expressly stated using the phrase "means for..." In addition, with respect to the scope of the terms "including," "having," etc., such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising," as interpreted when "comprising" is used as a transitional word in the claims.

[0050] The title, background technology, utility model content, illustrations and abstract of the present disclosure are incorporated into this disclosure and are provided as illustrative examples of the present disclosure rather than as restrictive descriptions. This application is submitted with the understanding that they will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the detailed description, it can be seen that the description provides illustrative examples, and in order to simplify the present disclosure, various features are combined together in various embodiments. This disclosure method should not be interpreted as reflecting the intention that the subject matter claimed requires more features than those explicitly stated in each claim. On the contrary, as reflected in the appended claims, the utility model subject matter lies in less than all the features of a single disclosed configuration or operation. The appended claims are thus incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim independently serving as a separately claimed subject matter.

[0051] The claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects described herein but are to be accorded the full scope consistent with the language of the claims and including all legal equivalents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the claims are intended to encompass subject matter that fails to satisfy the requirements of 35 U.S.C. §§ 101, 102, or 103 and should not be interpreted in such a manner.

Claims

1. A vacuum Luer lock connector, characterized in that: It includes: a male luer configured to couple to a female luer defining a fluid pathway; a vacuum chamber positioned between the male and female luer members, the vacuum chamber trapping air when the male luer member is pushed into the female luer member; The male and female Luer components are maintained connected by a force formed in the vacuum chamber surrounding the male and female Luer components.

2. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 1, wherein: Also included is a vent channel in the female luer that allows air to escape when the male luer is pushed into the female luer.

3. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 1, wherein: Also included is a piston, wherein the piston is a solid cylinder surrounding the male luer.

4. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 3, wherein: Also included is a cylindrical member that surrounds the female Luer and serves as a wall of the vacuum chamber.

5. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 1, wherein: Also included is an O-ring mounted inside the female Luer piece, the O-ring preventing infusion fluid from leaking into the vacuum chamber.

6. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of O-rings are mounted inside the female Luer.

7. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 2, wherein: Also included is a check valve on an outer surface of the vent channel for preventing air from flowing back into the vacuum chamber.

8. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 4, wherein: Also includes: a second vent channel located in the piston of the male luer and connecting the compression region of the male luer to a surface of the male luer that mates with the female luer, the surface being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the male luer; as well as a narrow groove formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical member, the narrow groove extending from an edge of the cylindrical member that cooperates with the male luer in a direction away from the male luer along the longitudinal axis of the solid cylinder, wherein a vacuum seal is maintained when the second vent channel and the slot are not aligned with each other along a longitudinal axis of the vacuum Luer lock connector.

9. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 8, wherein: When the male and female luers are rotated to a position where the second vent channel is aligned with the slot along the longitudinal axis of the vacuum luer lock connector, air rushes into the vacuum chamber and the vacuum seal dissipates, allowing the male and female luers to be easily disconnected.

10. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 1, wherein: The end of the male luer separates the vacuum chamber from the fluid pathway.

11. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 8, wherein: The label "LOCK" is also included to inform the user if the second ventilation channel and the narrow slot are misaligned and whether the vacuum luer lock connector remains connected.

12. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 8, wherein: A mark "UNLOCK" is also included to inform the user whether the second ventilation channel and the narrow groove are aligned and the vacuum Luer lock connector is not connected.

13. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 1, wherein: The male luer includes a vent channel.

14. The vacuum Luer lock connector according to claim 1, wherein: The female Luer also includes a second cylindrical member that separates the fluid pathway from the vacuum chamber when the male Luer is mated with the female Luer.

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