Single port manifold
US8424685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4084
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A manifold assembly for use in a medical waste collection device to direct fluid into the medical waste collection device while filtering material from the fluid. The assembly includes a manifold housing having a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom about a first axis, with an outlet port disposed on the manifold housing. A support structure disposed on the bottom has a filter support surface and defines a plurality of open spaces between the filter support surface and the bottom. A manifold cap having a unitary skirt is connected to the manifold housing to define a chamber therebetween, and has an intake port disposed thereon to direct the fluid into the chamber. A filter is supported by the filter support surface to filter the material from the fluid, the periphery of the filter positioned between the skirt and the support structure to prevent fluid received in the chamber from bypassing the filter as the fluid moves from the chamber to the outlet port.
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