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A threaded quick disconnect adapter is used to connect one or more different surgical probes, such as laparoscopic probes, to a valve device, such as a trumpet valve. The threaded quick disconnect adapter includes an adapter body having first and second ends. A valve engaging portion is disposed on

A threaded quick disconnect adapter is used to connect one or more different surgical probes, such as laparoscopic probes, to a valve device, such as a trumpet valve. The threaded quick disconnect adapter includes an adapter body having first and second ends. A valve engaging portion is disposed on the first end of the adapter body and is preferably threaded to threadably engaging an outlet on the valve. A threaded probe engaging portion is disposed on the second end of the adapter body for threadably engaging a probe base on one of the probes. A sealing portion, such as an O-ring, is also disposed on the second end for sealing with the probe base. The threaded probe engaging portion has a larger outer diameter than the sealing portion. In one example, the probe is attached with first a linear motion to engage the probe base with the sealing portion and then a rotating or twisting motion to thread the probe base on the threaded probe engaging portion.

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1. A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising:an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on

1. A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising:an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than about 1/4 turn to fully engage with said probe base; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above a surface of said second end of said adapter body for sealing against said probe base of said probe, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion is located between said sealing portion and said valve engaging portion.