Single-element sealing valve for a respiratory support system
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorDavid M. Cise
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Abstract
An access port closure valve for use with a respiratory support system is provided. The access port closure valve has a sealing member that has a first and second sealing lip. The sealing lips are elongated and are parallel to one another. The sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another to form a seal that has a taper. An elongated cylindrical frame substantially surrounds the sealing member. The sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the frame. The frame is configured to engage the respiratory support system. The sealing member seals the frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the valve.
Claims21
An access port closure valve for use with a respiratory support system comprising:
- a sealing member having a first and second sealing lip, the sealing lips are elongated and parallel to one another, the sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another and form a seal having a taper;
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- an elongated cylindrical frame that substantially surrounds the sealing member, the cylindrical frame and the sealing member being made of a same material, the sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the cylindrical frame, the cylindrical frame is configured to engage an access port of a respiratory support system, the sealing member seals the end of the cylindrical frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the cylindrical frame.
An access port closure valve for use with a respiratory support system comprising:
- a sealing member having a first and second sealing lip, the sealing lips are elongated and parallel to one another, the sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another and form a seal having a taper;
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- an elongated cylindrical frame that substantially surrounds the sealing member, the cylindrical frame and the sealing member being made of a same material, the sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the cylindrical frame, the cylindrical frame is configured to engage an access port of a respiratory support system, the sealing member seals the end of the cylindrical frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the cylindrical frame;
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- a plurality of ribs on each sealing lip, wherein the at least partially cylindrical shape of the first and second sealing lips is partially formed by the plurality of ribs.
An access port closure valve for use on an access port on a respiratory support system manifold comprising:
- a sealing member having a first and second sealing lip, the sealing lips are elongated and are parallel to one another, the sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another and form a seal having a taper, wherein the first and second sealing lips each define a hollow cavity;
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- an elongated cylindrical frame that substantially surrounds the sealing member, the cylindrical frame and the sealing member being made of a same material, the sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the cylindrical frame, the cylindrical frame is configured to engage an access port on a respiratory support system manifold, the sealing member seals the end of the cylindrical frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the cylindrical frame.
An access port closure valve for use on an access port on a respiratory support system manifold comprising:
- a sealing member having a first and second sealing lip, the sealing lips are elongated and are parallel to one another, the sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another and form a seal having a taper;
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- an elongated cylindrical frame that substantially surrounds the sealing member, the cylindrical frame and the sealing member being made of a same material, the sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the cylindrical frame, the cylindrical frame is configured to engage an access port on a respiratory support system manifold, the sealing member seals the end of the cylindrical frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the cylindrical frame;
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- a plurality of ribs on each sealing lip, wherein the at least partially cylindrical shape of the first and second sealing lips is partially formed by the plurality of ribs.
A respiratory support system comprising:
- a manifold having at least one port;
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- an access port closure valve engaging the port on the manifold, the access port closure valve comprising:
- a sealing member having a first and second sealing lip, the sealing lips are elongated and are parallel to one another, the sealing lips are at least partially cylindrical in shape and are urged against one another and form a seal having a taper;
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- an elongated cylindrical frame that substantially surrounds the sealing member, the cylindrical frame and the sealing member being made of a same material, the sealing lips are disposed transversely across an end of the cylindrical frame, the cylindrical frame is configured on the manifold port, the sealing member seals the end of the cylindrical frame and accommodates passage of a surgical instrument through the cylindrical frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.