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Disposable air/water valve for an endoscope

US9408523B2 · kind B2 · utility

16Cited by

9References

23Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Medivators Inc. · US

Inventors

Dina Grudo · Allen, US
Christopher Steven Adams · Conroe, US
Don Byrne · Conroe, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2011
Grant date	Aug 9, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 6, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49417
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disposable air/water valve may include a main stem providing an air passage through the center bore of the main stem. A method for manufacturing a disposable air/water valve may include several steps. The main stem is molded, and placed in a mold for over-molding seals onto the main stem. Prior to the next steps, the retaining ring, button cap, and boot may be molded. The back end of the main step is placed through the center of the retaining ring and resilient member (e.g. spring). The button cap is then placed on and secured to the main stem.

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