Tap for drainage bag, and a method of assembly
US6021928A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/4405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tap (14) for a drainage bag (10) is provided which can be welded to the bag material with the tap in a ready-assembled condition. The tap includes an integral attachment portion (20) and a housing (18). An L-shaped tubular tap member (16) with a handle (30) is inserted in an aperture of the housing (18), and is rotatable in the aperture between a closed position in which the outlet (22) points upwardly, and an open position in which the outlet (22) points downwardly. In the closed position, a peripheral region (54) of the attachment portion (20) projects beyond the tap member (16) on all sides, to enable the assembled tap to be welded to the bag material.
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