Condensation collector for respiration system
US5398677A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0875
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A condensation collector for inhalation and exhalation conduits as used for anesthesia or other respiratory support purposes, comprises a container having a top inlet, a condensate collection chamber having a bottom outlet constituting a valve seat which bottom outlet is connected to the container inlet, and a buoyant ball or other valve closure member disposed in the collection chamber and movable between a closed position sealing the valve seat and an open position floating on accumulated condensate above the valve seat. The condensate collection chamber is above the valve closure member in fluid communication with either the inhalation or the exhalation conduits.
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