Cuff for use with medical tubing and method and apparatus for making the same
US8590534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing more than one inflatable cuff per blow molding operation is provided. The method includes using two or more molds arranged in series and/or in parallel to simultaneously form two or more cuffs. The two or more cuffs may then be used in the manufacture of two or more respective endotracheal tubes. Apparatuses and systems for simultaneously forming the two or more cuffs are also provided.
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