Drip chamber
US4601712A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved conduit (50) communicating between a pressurized source (10) of solution and a partially filled reservoir (34) associated with a drip chamber (24) in a continuous-flush system. The conduit comprises a tube (54,56) that is bent at approximately a 45 degree angle so that solution discharging from the conduit (50) is diverted to impinge against the interior wall (58) of the reservoir (34) before interfacing with the solution (62) accumulated therein. The arrangement reduces bubble formation normally associated with turbulent discharge flow during filling and flushing of the system.
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