Multi-conduit connectors and methods for negative pressure wound therapy

1. A multi-conduit connector apparatus comprising:

a canister lid comprising a first nipple and a second nipple;

a cap sleeve, comprising:

a first annular sleeve comprising a first clearance shoulder, where the first annular sleeve engages the first nipple; and

a second annular sleeve comprising a second clearance shoulder, where the second annular sleeve engages the second nipple; and

a housing, comprising:

a first port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the first nipple; and

a first engagement tab, the first engagement tab engaging the first clearance shoulder;

a second port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the second nipple; and

a second engagement tab, the second engagement tab engaging the second clearance shoulder;

a first conduit comprising a first outlet, where the first outlet is in fluid communication with the first nipple; and

a second conduit comprising a second outlet, where the second outlet is in fluid communication with the second nipple.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the first outlet is coupled to the first nipple.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the second outlet is coupled to the second nipple.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the first conduit is coupled to a wound site.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the second conduit is coupled to a wound site.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the first nipple is a tapered nipple.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the second nipple is a tapered nipple.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the cap sleeve further comprises a sleeve lid.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 , where the cap sleeve further comprises a hinge.

10. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the cap sleeve is further comprised of plastic.

11. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the cap sleeve is further comprised of rubber.

12. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the clearance shoulder is substantially a ring.

13. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the clearance shoulder is deformable.

14. A multi-conduit connector apparatus comprising:

a canister lid comprising a first nipple and a second nipple, where the first nipple further comprises a first clearance shoulder, and the second nipple further comprises a second clearance shoulder; and

a housing, comprising:

a first port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the first nipple; and

a first engagement tab, the first engagement tab engaging the first clearance shoulder;

a second port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the second nipple; and

a second engagement tab, the second engagement tab engaging the second clearance shoulder;

a first conduit comprising a first outlet, where the first outlet is coupled to the first nipple, and where the multi-lumen coupling member is configured to be coupled to a wound site; and

a second conduit comprising a second outlet, where the second outlet is coupled to the second nipple, and where the second conduit member is configured to be coupled to a wound site.

15. A method for sealing a multi-conduit connector, comprising:

obtaining:

a canister lid comprising a first nipple and a second nipple;

a cap sleeve, comprising:

a first annular sleeve comprising a first clearance shoulder, where the first annular sleeve engages the first nipple; and

a second annular sleeve comprising a second clearance shoulder, where the second annular sleeve engages the second nipple; and

a housing, comprising:

a first port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the first nipple; and

a first engagement tab, the first engagement tab engaging the first clearance shoulder;

a second port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the second nipple; and

a second engagement tab, the second engagement tab engaging the second clearance shoulder;

placing the cap sleeve on the canister lid;

placing the housing on the cap sleeve and canister lid; and

applying a downward force to the housing until the housing has fully engaged the canister lid.

16. A method for sealing a multi-conduit connector, comprising:

obtaining:

a canister lid comprising a first nipple and a second nipple;

a cap sleeve, comprising:

a first annular sleeve comprising a first clearance shoulder, where the first annular sleeve engages the first nipple; and

a second annular sleeve comprising a second clearance shoulder, where the second annular sleeve engages the second nipple; and

a housing, comprising

a first port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the first nipple; and

a first engagement tab, the first engagement tab engaging the first clearance shoulder;

a second port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the second nipple; and

a second engagement tab, the second engagement tab engaging the second clearance shoulder; and

placing the housing on the cap sleeve and the canister lid and applying a downward force to the housing until the housing has fully engaged the canister lid.

17. A method for sealing a multi conduit connector, comprising:

obtaining:

a canister lid comprising a first nipple and a second nipple, where the first nipple further comprises a first clearance shoulder, and the second nipple further comprises a second clearance shoulder; and

a housing, comprising:

a first port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the first nipple; and

a first engagement tab, the first engagement tab engaging the first clearance shoulder;

a second port, comprising:

a plurality of sealing ridges, the plurality of sealing ridges creating a seal with the second nipple; and

a second engagement tab, the second engagement tab engaging the second clearance shoulder;

placing the housing on the canister lid; and

applying a downward force until the housing has fully engaged the canister lid.