Removable inlet manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system, the manifold including a housing with a drip stop, the drip stop projecting out of the housing
US8915897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87965
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes a includes at least one fitting through which waste is drawn into the manifold. The fitting opens through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold. A backflow prevention valve is disposed in the manifold void space. The backflow prevention valve includes a static hub to which a driver for engaging a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the driver engages the valve so as move the valve to the open position. This allows fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.
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