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Automatic manifold for vascular catheter

US6371942B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 1998
Grant dateApr 16, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/88054
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An automatic manifold for a catheter assembly. Valve means automatically open and close flow between a liquid supply port for connection to injection means and a liquid delivery port for communication with the catheter assembly. A pressure sensor is integrated into the manifold. The manifold also includes a quick-disconnect coupling mechanism for a liquid supply port.

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