Adjustable drain loop for urine collection system
US8333745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a device for maintaining an adjustable loop in the drain tube of a urine collection and/or monitoring system. The clip, band or bands act to maintain the adjustable loop such that the adjustment in size of the loop created in the drain tube varies the effective length of the drain tube. Further disclosed is a method for preventing back pressure from developing in the drain tube of urine collection and/or monitoring system.
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