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Liquid drain for patient breathing apparatus

US4417574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1982
Grant dateNov 29, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M16/0833
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient breathing apparatus is disclosed which includes a liquid drain connected to receive liquid condensation. The drain includes a barrier which is water permeable and gas impermeable when wet. The barrier may be provided with a water soluble layer that is gas impermeable when dry.

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