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Anti-reflux tube-type enemator

US11260166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2019
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M3/0262
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments for an anti-reflux tube-type enemator that is leakproof, easy-to-clean, and quickly inflates to provide a steady flow of solution. The anti-reflux enemator includes a nozzle comprising a nozzle outlet, a tube fluidly coupled to the nozzle, and an enema bulb fluidly coupled to the tube. The enema bulb is configured to store solution therein and, in response to a squeezing force applied to the enema bulb, direct the solution through the tube and the nozzle, and expel the solution through the nozzle outlet. An anti-reflux coupler is positioned between the enema bulb and the tube through which the solution passes from the enema bulb to the tube. One or more one-way air valves are positioned relative to an aperture of the enema bulb.

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