A coupling assembly (10) is reconfigurable among three states. In a disconnected state, a spring-biased lock indicator (20) is in a first lock indicator position, and the lock indicator includes a restriction member (40) that in the first lock indicator position retains an actuator in a first actuator position such that a valve is in a closed position and a locking pin is in a retracted position. In a connected/valve-closed state, the lock indicator (20) is in a second lock indicator position in which the restriction member (40) permits movement of the actuator (30), but with the actuator (30) still being in the first actuator position such that the valve is in the closed position and the locking pin (46) is in the retracted position. In a connected/valve-open state, the lock indicator (20) is in the second lock indicator position to permit movement of the actuator (30), and now with the actuator (30) being in the second actuator position such that the valve is in the open position and the locking pin (46) is in an extended position to lock a second coupling assembly to the coupling assembly to form a unisex coupling connection.

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a coupling nozzle for cryogenic fluid. An example nozzle includes a flow body defining a conduit. The flow body is configured to permit cryogenic fluid to flow through the conduit. The nozzle includes a mounting ring through which the flow body slidably extends and a bushing fixedly positioned adjacent the mounting ring. The bushing slidably receives the flow body in a keyed manner to prevent rotation of the flow body. The nozzle includes a flow control assembly at least partially disposed in the conduit of the flow body. The flow control assembly is configured to permit the cryogenic fluid to flow through the flow body in an open position and prevent the cryogenic fluid from flowing through the flow body in a closed position.

This document describes fluid coupling devices for fluid systems and methods of using the fluid coupling devices. Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for the purpose of providing a sterile connection. Such a sterile connection can be useful for the delivery and/or processing of therapeutic agents, or ingredients thereof, and other purposes.

A quick connector includes a male base and a female base, wherein the male base has a first tube body, an annular clamping groove arranged outside the first tube body, a first flow channel axially penetrating through the first tube body, a plug body slidably arranged in the first flow channel, and an elastic member for pushing the plug body to close the first flow channel. The female base includes a second tube body, a second flow channel which axially penetrates through the second tube body and into which the first tube body is inserted, an annular fastener provided in the second flow channel, and a push rod fixed on the second flow channel and oriented towards the plug body.

A quick connector includes a male base and a female base, wherein the male base has a first tube body, an annular clamping groove arranged outside the first tube body, a first flow channel axially penetrating through the first tube body, a plug body slidably arranged in the first flow channel, and an elastic member for pushing the plug body to close the first flow channel. The female base includes a second tube body, a second flow channel which axially penetrates through the second tube body and into which the first tube body is inserted, an annular fastener provided in the second flow channel, and a push rod fixed on the second flow channel and oriented towards the plug body.

A connector system including a plurality of connectors having substantially identical structure each defining a pair of fluid conduits wherein a first one of the pair of fluid conduits terminating in a male fitting and a second one of said pair fluid conduits terminating in a female fitting wherein the male fitting and the female fitting of a pair of connectors mate in a fluid transmission connection.

A connector system including a plurality of connectors having substantially identical structure each defining a pair of fluid conduits wherein a first one of the pair of fluid conduits terminating in a male fitting and a second one of said pair fluid conduits terminating in a female fitting wherein the male fitting and the female fitting of a pair of connectors mate in a fluid transmission connection.

This document describes fluid coupling devices for fluid systems and methods of using the fluid coupling devices. Some fluid coupling devices described herein are configured for use in fluid systems for the purpose of providing a sterile connection. Such a sterile connection can be useful for the delivery and/or processing of therapeutic agents, or ingredients thereof, and other purposes.

This document describes fluid handling couplings. For example, this document describes fluid handling couplings that include manually openable valves and that are configured for aseptic fluid handling usage. In some embodiments, the valves are manually openable by rotation of a collar of the fluid handling couplings.

The hydraulic pressure relief depressurization valve assembly for quick coupling which is object of the present invention comprises a depressurization valve assembly (100) and (200) that can be assembled in any quick coupling that has a directional body (10) and (60), generally fixed to a manifold with access to the tank (20), an intermediate sleeve (30) and (80) and a port (40) for connection to the hydraulic system, inside which is a relief valve (50) and (90), that moves axially, provided with directional holes that make it possible to relieve the pressure during the connection and disconnection action (during the manual push and pull movement), so as to minimize the pressure forces and facilitate the installation and replacement or changing of hoses on the hydraulic line.