Single port manifold
First Claim
1. A manifold assembly 12 for use in a medical waste collection device 10 comprising:
- a manifold housing 14 including a bottom 20 with a support structure 22 disposed thereon and a wall 24 extending upwardly from said bottom 20 about an axis 26 to define an open periphery 28;
a manifold cap 16 for disposition on said manifold housing 14 for defining a chamber 56 therebetween; and
a connection 18 for connecting and retaining said housing 14 and cap 16 together;
said support structure 22 having a filter support surface 30 disposed above said bottom 20 for defining a plurality of open spaces 46 therein.
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Accused Products
Abstract
A manifold assembly (12) for a medical waste collection device (10) includes a manifold housing (14), a manifold cap (16), and a connection (18). The housing (14) includes a support structure (22) and a bottom (20) having a wall (24) extending upwardly about an axis (26) and defines open periphery (28) having a shoulder (32). The support structure (22) defines a filter support surface (30). An outlet port (34) is disposed on the bottom (20). The surface (30) includes an inner ring (38), an outer ring (40), outer spokes (44) and inner spokes (52). The cap (16) includes an intake port (58) and is disposed on the housing (14) to define a chamber (56) having filters (60, 62) supported on the surface (30). The cap (16) includes a top (64), skirt (66) and ribs (70, 72). The connection (18) includes a brim (74) having a lip (76).
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28 Claims
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1. A manifold assembly 12 for use in a medical waste collection device 10 comprising:
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a manifold housing 14 including a bottom 20 with a support structure 22 disposed thereon and a wall 24 extending upwardly from said bottom 20 about an axis 26 to define an open periphery 28;
a manifold cap 16 for disposition on said manifold housing 14 for defining a chamber 56 therebetween; and
a connection 18 for connecting and retaining said housing 14 and cap 16 together;
said support structure 22 having a filter support surface 30 disposed above said bottom 20 for defining a plurality of open spaces 46 therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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