Continuously draining trap for removal of condensate from a patient breathing circuit
US4327718A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/35
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drain device for the continuous removal of condensate from an operational patient breathing circuit comprises a body having a first opening adapted for connection to a patient breathing apparatus. A second opening in the body is adapted for connection to a patient breathing device. There is a passageway in the body which provides fluid communication between these openings, with a third opening through the body communicating with the passageway. A liquid-pervious, gas-impervious material covers the third opening so that condensate can continuously drain through the third opening while the breathing circuit is in operation.
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