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Drainage system with holding chamber

US4460362A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 1982
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/882
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drainage system for body fluids comprising, a receptacle having a collection chamber for retaining the body fluids, a container having a supply chamber for retaining a bactericide, and a holding chamber. The system has a first one-way valve member permitting the passage of bactericide from the supply chamber into the holding chamber, and preventing passage of the bactericide from the holding chamber into the supply chamber. The system has a second one-way valve member for permitting passage of the bactericide from the holding chamber into the collection chamber, and for preventing passage of the contents from the collection chamber into the holding chamber.

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