Respiratory manifold with bridge
US8444627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0833
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A respiratory manifold is provided which has a base port that is coupled to a central body. The central body has at least one laterally-positioned arm having a port. The base port includes a bridge to guide an object moved through one port into the body of the manifold and through the base port to a tracheal tube without folding, twisting, bunching or buckling of any portion of the object within the manifold.
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