Patent · US Active

Fluid collection system and methods of using same

US7846142B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by

56References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Medline Industries, LP · US

Inventors

James E. Burgess · Gibsonia, US
Kenneth S. Chua · Glenview, US
Joseph B. Dunn · Kansasville, US
Dale F. Greeson, Jr. · Palatine, US
Jack E. Maze · Long Grove, US
Alberto C. Savage · Buffalo Grove, US
Arlene A. Siavelis · Northbrook, US
Jennifer T. Swartz · Libertyville, US
Earl D. Wilson · Ingleside, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 6, 2006
Grant date	Dec 7, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 18, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G5/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on the first side of the fluid collection bag.

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