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US 6,206,860 B1Granted
Spikeless connection and drip chamber with valve
OwnerFrank M. Richmondinventor
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Abstract
A drip chamber includes an elongated transparent container, and a cap. The container has open proximal and distal ends. The cap covers the distal end and further includes a drip forming tube, a cannula and an attachment element used to removably attach the chamber to a connector. The cannula extends distally away from the chamber and is surrounded by the attachment element. A pathway for fluid is established through the cannula and into the chamber.
Claims11
An IV disposable system that reseals when disconnected comprising:
- a distal end configured as a luer fitting;
- an intermediate structure;
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- a proximal end configured as a luer fitting,
- wherein at least one of the proximal or distal ends includes a valve body defining a path providing fluid communication through the body, a valve member being disposed in the body and defining an outer periphery that is interrupted at least once within the periphery and biased to a first configuration wherein a path for fluid communication is not established through the body, the member being moveable to a second configuration, wherein fluid communication through the body is permitted, the intermediate structure connecting the distal and proximal ends.
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