Combined irrigation and rinsing tube set

US8764642B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medivators Inc. · US

Inventors

• Travis Henry Bendele · Conroe, US
• Christopher Steven Adams · Conroe, US
• Dina Grudo · Allen, US
• Don Byrne · Conroe, US
• Leon Russ Smith · Conroe, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 13, 2011
• Grant date: Jul 1, 2014
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B05B7/2427
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope.