Urine meter with improved drain construction
US8328734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F19/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urine meter is provided for use in a urine collection system. The urine meter includes a housing defining at least one fluid receptacle and having a concave upper wall having first and second ends and a central portion of reduced height. The housing defines first and second drain openings positioned adjacent respect ends of the upper wall. The housing also defines an inlet port extending through the central portion of the upper wall. A drain tube having a discharge end is positioned through the inlet port to direct fluid into the fluid receptacle. The drain tube has an internal surface having substantially no discontinuities. In one embodiment, the housing defines a centrally located first fluid receptacle and a second fluid receptacle which is positioned about the first fluid receptacle.
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