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Fluid Collection Canister Including Canister Top with Filter Membrane and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems Including Same

  • US 20110196321A1
  • Filed: 06/12/2009
  • Published: 08/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A fluid collection canister, comprising:

  • a chamber to collect fluids;

    a canister top disposed over the chamber, the canister top including a bottom side facing into the chamber, the bottom side including first and second ribs disposed thereon;

    a filter membrane attached to the first and second ribs,a first port located on the canister top to communicate with the chamber and a pressure source external to the chamber;

    a second port located on the canister top to communicate with the chamber and a sensor external to the chamber; and

    wherein the first port is in fluid communication with a first area, the first area bounded by the filter membrane, the first and second ribs and the bottom side of the canister top, andwherein the second port is in fluid communication with a second area, the second area bounded by the filter membrane, the second rib and the bottom side of the canister top.

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