Medical suction apparatus and draining of same
US7585292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drainage device and a method for draining a liner-type medical suction apparatus and a rigid-walled container. The drainage device preferably includes a swingarm, a drainhead, and a suction source. The drainhead is positioned to be in fluid communication with the liner-type suction canister or the rigid-walled canister. The swingarm rotates to activate the suction source and inverts the liner-type suction canister or rigid-walled canister. The contents of the canister drain to a sewer system. The method includes the acts of placing the canister on the drainage device, coupling the drainhead to the canister, and activating the suction source.
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