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Infant breath collector

US8313440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

11Claims

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Inventors

Mitchell Friedman · Randallstown, US
Stanley J. Konopka · Franklin, US
Shane Anthony Crabtree · Murfreesboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2008
Grant date	Nov 20, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/208
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A breath collection apparatus is provided that includes a facemask to cover the nose and mouth of a patient to direct the breath into a collection bag or collection vial. A valve assembly containing a flexible valve member is provided between the facemask and the collection container to direct a breath sample to the collection container while permitting fresh air to enter the facemask upon inhalation. Between the valve assembly and the collection container is a collection container attachment fitting for engaging the valve assembly with the collection container. The collection container attachment fitting can be a two-piece fitting designed to accommodate a flexible bladder used to accumulate multiple breath samples for subsequent delivery to the collection container.

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