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Filtered T coupling

US4737148A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1986
Grant dateApr 12, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7897
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid T-coupling comprising a through fluid flow path, and an intersecting vent path, wherein the vent path is integrally molded within the filtered bayonet connector to be used with an aspirator to control the level of vacuum communicated to an irrigation/aspiration handpiece during eye surgery.

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