ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,372,183, issued on July 29, was assigned to Colder Products Co. (Roseville, Minn.).

"Fluid couplings" was invented by Timothy C. Benson (Andover, Minn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Fluid coupling devices can be used to provide fluid passage connections in fluid systems. Some fluid coupling devices are configured for use in fluid systems for the purpose of providing a sterile connection by which fluid can be transferred in a sterile manner. Such a sterile connection can be useful for the delivery and/or processing of therapeutic agents, or ingredients thereof, and other purposes."

The patent was filed on June 24, 2024, under Applicatio...