Connector comprising backflow valve for a tube set
US9392929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B7/2427
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector is provided that is configured to pass a liquid from a bottle and a gas between a tube set assembly and a medical instrument, the tube set assembly comprising a first tube for gas flow and a second tube for liquid flow, the first and second tube contacting the connector, and a valve disposed within a flow path of the second tube and configured to prevent flow of the liquid back from the medical instrument to the bottle. The connector can be connected to a combined tube set for a disposable water bottle. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that also includes air and water tubes.
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