Emboli elimination apparatus
US7279031B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/385
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus has a body with a wall defining at least in part an enclosed chamber. The wall has a first opening providing fluid flow into the chamber and a second opening providing fluid flow out of the chamber. The wall has a vent allowing gas to pass outwardly from the chamber. An outlet tube extends from the second opening into the chamber and an aperture. The aperture allows fluid within the chamber to enter the outlet tube and flow outwardly from the chamber through the second opening. Bubbles within the chamber are prevented from entering the outlet tube regardless of the orientation of the body.
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