Anesthetic supply valve and adapter for masks
US4506665A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/912
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter and valve kit for replacement of a conventional anesthetic mask fitting, the adapter connecting to the anesthetic supply orifice of the mask and providing a quick disconnect coupler to a valve fitting, the valve fitting having a spring loaded poppet valve activated by a plunger which contacts and is displaced by the adapter on connection to the valve fitting whereby the poppet valve is open on connection to the adapter and closed on separation from the adapter.
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