Self-flushing valve
US9375561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/2426
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A valve is disclosed that has a body with an inlet, an outlet, and a needleless access port coupled to the body. The access port has an interior space and is configured to be actuated by a needleless connector. The inlet is selectively coupled to the outlet through the interior space such that fluid entering the inlet entirely flows through the interior space to the outlet.
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