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Collection system with valve members

US4702740A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 1982
Grant dateOct 27, 1987
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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 collection system for body fluids comprising, a receptacle having a collection chamber for retaining the body fluids, a first container having a supply chamber for retaining a bactericide, and a second container having a holding chamber, with the holding chamber being located above a lower portion of the collection chamber, and the supply chamber being located above a lower portion of the holding chamber. The system has a first valve member permitting the passage of bactericide from the supply chamber into the holding chamber, and a second valve member permitting the passage of the bactericide from the holding chamber into the collection chamber.

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