IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0180190
(2008-07-25)
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등록번호 |
US-8292858
(2012-10-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Burgess, James E.
- Swartz, Jennifer T.
- Wilson, Earl D.
- Savage, Alberto C.
- Greeson, Jr., Dale F.
- Maze, Jack E.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
30 |
초록
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A drain bag outlet device includes inlet, valve and outlet portions. The inlet portion includes a connector and a cylindrical portion. The connector is adapted to connect to a fluid drain bag. A second end of the connector is adapted to connect to the cylindrical portion forming a generally longitud
A drain bag outlet device includes inlet, valve and outlet portions. The inlet portion includes a connector and a cylindrical portion. The connector is adapted to connect to a fluid drain bag. A second end of the connector is adapted to connect to the cylindrical portion forming a generally longitudinal opening therethrough. The valve portion is attached to a second end of the cylindrical portion and includes a valve member for moving between positions to permit and obstruct fluid flow through the longitudinal opening. The outlet portion includes an outlet member having an angled portion and a shield connected to the valve portion. The shield completely surrounds and extends below the outlet member. The shield includes upper and lower portions. The diameter of the upper is less than the diameter of the lower portion. The outlet device eliminates the fluid that is spilled, splashed or sprayed on a healthcare worker.
대표청구항
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1. An outlet device for connecting to a fluid drain bag and adapted to eliminate the use of a drain housing, the outlet device comprising: an inlet portion including a connector and a cylindrical portion, a first end of the connector adapted to connect to the fluid drain bag and a second end of the
1. An outlet device for connecting to a fluid drain bag and adapted to eliminate the use of a drain housing, the outlet device comprising: an inlet portion including a connector and a cylindrical portion, a first end of the connector adapted to connect to the fluid drain bag and a second end of the connector adapted to connect to a first end of the cylindrical portion thereby forming a generally longitudinal opening therethrough;a valve portion connected to a second end of the cylindrical portion and further forming the longitudinal opening, the valve portion containing a valve member for moving between a first position for permitting fluid flow through the longitudinal opening and a second position for obstructing fluid flow through the longitudinal opening; andan outlet portion connected to the valve portion, the outlet portion including a shield and an outlet member surrounded by the shield, the shield extending a distance below the outlet member and having an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the diameter of the upper portion is less than the diameter of the lower portion,wherein the outlet member is in fluid communication with the longitudinal opening of the valve portion and the inlet portion and includes an angled end portion for reducing the amount of fluid that may collect on the perimeter of the outlet member,and wherein the shield is not centered around the outlet member and the angled end portion faces toward an area of the shield that is farthest from the angled end portion. 2. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the outlet member and shield assist in reducing contact of fluid onto a healthcare worker. 3. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the valve member is a slide valve for slidably moving between the first position and the second position. 4. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the shield is bell-shaped. 5. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the shield is oval-shaped. 6. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the shield is circular-shaped. 7. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the inlet portion, the valve portion and the outlet portion are integrally formed to form a single device that is connected to the fluid drain bag. 8. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein one or more of the inlet portion, the valve portion and the outlet portion are separate components that are attached to form a single unit. 9. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the connector includes a flange that is inserted into tubing associated with the fluid drain bag. 10. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the shield extends a sufficient distance below the outlet member to reduce contact with the outlet member. 11. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the shield is detachably coupled to the outlet device. 12. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the shield is removably coupled to the valve portion via adhesion bonding or solvent bonding. 13. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the drain bag outlet device can be operated with a single hand. 14. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the fluid is urine. 15. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the drain bag outlet device is made from polyethylene, propylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, or combinations thereof. 16. The drain bag outlet device of claim 1, wherein the drain bag outlet device is made from stainless steel. 17. A container system for collecting and discharging fluid, the container system comprising: a chamber for holding fluid;an outlet device connected to the chamber, the outlet device comprising an inlet portion, a valve portion and an outlet portion, wherein the inlet portion includes a connector and a cylindrical portion, a first end of the connector adapted to connect to the chamber and a second end of the connector adapted to connect to a first end of the cylindrical portion thereby forming a generally longitudinal opening therethrough which is in fluid communication with the chamber, the valve portion connected to a second end of the cylindrical portion and containing a valve member for moving between a first position for permitting fluid flow through the longitudinal opening and a second position for obstructing fluid flow through the longitudinal opening, the outlet portion attached to the valve portion and including a shield and an outlet member in fluid communication with the longitudinal opening, wherein the shield completely surrounds the outlet member and extends below the outlet member, the shield having an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the diameter of the upper portion is less than the diameter of the lower portion, the outlet member having an angled end portion for directing fluid as it flows through the longitudinal opening,wherein the shield is not centered around the outlet member and the angled end portion faces toward an area of the shield that is farthest from the angled end portion, andwherein the outlet device is in fluid communication with the chamber such that a portion of the fluid can be removed from the chamber by moving the valve member from the first position to the second position and allowing fluid to flow through the outlet device. 18. The container system of claim 17, wherein the shield is bell-shaped. 19. The container system of claim 17, wherein the shield is oval-shaped. 20. The container system of claim 17, wherein the shield is circular-shaped. 21. The container system of claim 17, wherein the fluid is urine. 22. The container system of claim 17, wherein the outlet member and shield assist in reducing contact of fluid onto a healthcare worker. 23. The container system of claim 17, wherein the valve member is a slide valve for slidably moving between the first position and the second position. 24. The container system of claim 17, wherein the inlet portion, the valve portion and the outlet portion are integrally formed to form a single device that is connected to chamber. 25. The container system of claim 17, wherein one or more of the inlet portion, the valve portion and the outlet portion are separate components that are attached to form a single unit. 26. The container system of claim 17, wherein the connector includes a flange that is inserted into tubing associated with the chamber. 27. The container system of claim 17, wherein the shield extends a sufficient distance below the outlet member to reduce contact with the outlet member. 28. The container system of claim 17, wherein the shield is detachable from the outlet device after use. 29. The container system of claim 17, wherein upon removal, the shield is disposable and a second shield is connectable to the outlet device. 30. The container system of claim 17, wherein the outlet device can be operated with a single hand. 31. The container system of claim 17, wherein the outlet device is made from polyethylene, propylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, or combinations thereof. 32. The container system of claim 17, wherein the outlet device is made from stainless steel.
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