Manifold for a medical waste collection system
US12350418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A manifold for a medical waste collection system. A filter element is disposed within a housing and includes a basket, and a seal retaining element coupled to the basket. The seal retaining element supports the seal in sealing engagement with a rim of the housing. The basket may be disposed within a body portion of the housing, and the seal retaining element may be disposed within a first leg of the housing. The seal may define a groove, and the seal retaining element may be partially disposed within the groove. The seal retaining element may define an aperture, and a tongue of the seal may be resiliently deflected into the aperture by an inner surface of the housing. The seal may have a width greater than a height to be noncircular, and may include flaps defining a seal aperture oriented widthwise.
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