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A connector for a respiratory assembly is provided. The connector includes a body that has a first end and a second end. The body has a passage disposed therethrough from the first end to the second end to allow for transport of fluids and objects through the body. The passage changes direction appr

A connector for a respiratory assembly is provided. The connector includes a body that has a first end and a second end. The body has a passage disposed therethrough from the first end to the second end to allow for transport of fluids and objects through the body. The passage changes direction approximately 120째 between the first end and the second end. The first end includes a coupling that is configured to rotatably engage a first member of the respiratory assembly. The second end includes a coupling that is configured to rotatably engage a second member of the respiratory assembly.

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What is claimed is: 1. A connector for a respiratory assembly, comprising: a body having a first end defining a single opening and a second end defining a single opening, said body having a passageway for the transport of fluids and objects through said body, said body having about a 120째 single co

What is claimed is: 1. A connector for a respiratory assembly, comprising: a body having a first end defining a single opening and a second end defining a single opening, said body having a passageway for the transport of fluids and objects through said body, said body having about a 120째 single constant bend between said first end and said second end, wherein the only access to said passageway is through said openings of said first and second ends; a first female bell housing connected to said first end having a first annular rib; a second female bell housing connected to said second end having a second annular rib; a first sleeve disposed within said first female bell housing, said first sleeve having a first annular sealing member configured to engage said first annular rib and effect a hermetic seal between said passageway and the outside of the respiratory assembly; a second sleeve disposed within said second female bell housing, said second sleeve having a second annular sealing member configured to engage said second annular rib and effect a hermetic seal between said passageway and the outside of the respiratory assembly; wherein said first sleeve is adapted to engage a first member of the respiratory assembly and permit rotational motion between said body and the first member of the respiratory assembly; wherein said second sleeve is adapted to engage a second member of the respiratory assembly and permit rotational motion between said body and the second member of the respiratory assembly; and wherein said passageway of said body extends through said first sleeve and said second sleeve such that said passage\way changing direction at a single constant angle of about 120째 through the entire said first sleeve, the entire said second sleeve, and the entire said body. 2. The connector for a respiratory assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member is a tracheal tube and the second member is a ventilating tube. 3. The connector for a respiratory assembly of claim 1, wherein: said first and second ends each having a stepped annular ring; and further comprising a first and second retainer disposed in said respective annular rings for retaining said first and second sleeves in engagement with said respective first and second ends. 4. The connector for a respiratory assembly of claim 1, wherein said body, said first end, and said second end are plastic, are made by injection molding, and are substantially transparent. 5. The connector for a respiratory assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member is a tracheal tube and the second member is a humidifier tube.