High flow lined valve for medical applications
US4256135A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1979 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86871
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved valves for use within medical devices include a valve body having a plurality of fluid-passing openings, a resilient liner having raised portions defining flow paths, and a plug having a configuration generally complementary to that of the liner, at least a portion of the plug generally overlying the liner for maintaining raised portions of the liner in sealing engagement with the valve body in a manner that enhances valve integrity as to leakage while simultaneously improving valve operation by providing easy rotation of the plug and liner with respect to the valve body. The in-use illustrated embodiment of the valve is on a urine drainage device, the valve being interposed between a relatively rigid urine flow monitoring and measuring chamber and a flexible collection receptacle, the valve permitting flow path selections for retaining urine within the measuring chamber or for flowing urine therefrom into the flexible collection receptacle or through a sampling port.
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