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Device for maintaining the partial pressure of a dissolved gas in a fluid and related methods of use

US5690215A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1996
Grant dateNov 25, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/2084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device is provided for maintaining a volume of gas dissolved in a fluid at a predetermined partial pressure. The device includes a first sealable, gas-tight pouch containing the fluid and a second sealable, gas-tight pouch encasing the first pouch and providing a space between the first and second pouches. The space may be charged with an atmosphere containing a volume of the gas dissolved in the fluid that is greater than the volume of dissolved gas, at a partial pressure that is substantially the same as the partial pressure of the dissolved gas. A method is also provided for using the device to maintain a volume of a gas dissolved in a fluid at a predetermined partial pressure.

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