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Liquid collection system having an anti-septic member on the discharge section

US4573983A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 1984
Grant dateMar 4, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2004

Classification

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

Abstract

A liquid collection system comprising, a drainage container having a chamber for collection of liquid therein, and a flexible tubular section communicating with a lower portion of the chamber. The system has a clamp on the tubular section for releasably closing the tubular section. The system also has an antiseptic device secured to an outer end of the tubular section, with the device having an annular wall defining a cavity, at least one well for capturing liquid adjacent an outer end of the cavity, and a pocket for capturing liquid adjacent an inner end of the cavity. The device has a capsule in the cavity containing an antiseptic agent.

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