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Method and apparatus for detection of liquid and leaks in surgical drapes used with surgical equipment

  • US 5,524,643 A
  • Filed: 05/02/1995
  • Issued: 06/11/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for detecting the presence of sterile liquid in containers formed by surgical drapes during surgical procedures, said apparatus comprising:

  • thermal treatment means for thermally treating a liquid and including a basin;

    a surgical drape, covering and substantially conforming to said basin to serve as a drape container for said liquid;

    sensor means in said drape container for sensing the presence and absence of liquid in contact with said sensor means;

    actuable means for operating said thermal treatment means to control a temperature of said basin; and

    power control means responsive to said sensor means for controlling said thermal treatment means in accordance with the presence and absence of liquid in contact with said sensor means.

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