Fluid collection system and methods of using same

US8430855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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 E. Tomes · Mundelein, US
• Earl D. Wilson · Ingleside, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2008
• Grant date: Apr 30, 2013
• Expiry date: May 10, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49826
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

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 fluid collection bag has a length greater than the height. 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 a second side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag may be reversible such that a first surface or a second opposing surface of the fluid collection bag may face a support element.