Fluid collection chamber
US5374257A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/98
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A collapsible and expandable container for collecting fluids under the influence of a vacuum. A rigid front wall and a flexible rear wall define a variable volume collection bag interior. A plurality of rigid, elongated panels are spaced about and attached to the flexible rear wall. A rigid stent is releasably engageable to the panels to distend the rear wall relative to the rigid front wall.
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