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Valve with internal member

US11420009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2020
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7843
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A valve with an internal member is disclosed which allows exhaled carbon dioxide to escape from a breathing circuit when the circuit gas pressure drops below a threshold pressure. The valve operates by occluding one or more ports under a relatively high pressure and opening the one or more ports under a relatively low pressure. The internal member is attached to the body of the valve at two or more locations on the internal member. The internal member moves in a direction perpendicular to the gas flow through the valve.

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