Manifold with check valve positioned within manifold body
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1. A manifold, comprising:
- a manifold body having a proximal end and a distal end, the manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway extending between the proximal and distal ends of the manifold body, the manifold body including a plurality of valves, at least one valve having (i) housing means for defining first, second and third fluid flow passageways, each of said passageways intersecting in a common passageway intersection cavity; and
(ii) valving means situated within the intersection cavity for responding to a pressure laden fluid within one passageway to open another passageway and simultaneously close yet another passageway;
means for coupling the proximal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with fluid delivery means for delivering fluid to the manifold body; and
means for coupling the distal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with means for receiving fluid flowing from the fluid flow pathway of the manifold body.
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Abstract
A manifold has a manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway therethrough. The manifold body has a plurality of valves, at least one of which is a check valve. The manifold is coupled at one end to a syringe or other fluid delivery means and to an opposing end to a catheter or other fluid receiving means. By being positioned within the manifold body, the check valve is reinforced and stabilized within the manifold.
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1. A manifold, comprising:
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a manifold body having a proximal end and a distal end, the manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway extending between the proximal and distal ends of the manifold body, the manifold body including a plurality of valves, at least one valve having (i) housing means for defining first, second and third fluid flow passageways, each of said passageways intersecting in a common passageway intersection cavity; and
(ii) valving means situated within the intersection cavity for responding to a pressure laden fluid within one passageway to open another passageway and simultaneously close yet another passageway;means for coupling the proximal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with fluid delivery means for delivering fluid to the manifold body; and means for coupling the distal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with means for receiving fluid flowing from the fluid flow pathway of the manifold body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A manifold, comprising:
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a manifold body having a proximal end and a distal end, the manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway extending between the proximal and distal ends of the manifold body, the manifold body including a check valve, a second valve, and means for coupling the check valve to the second valve such that the check valve is in fluid communication with the second valve; means for coupling the proximal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with fluid delivery means for delivering fluid to the manifold body; and means for coupling the distal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with means for receiving fluid flowing from the fluid flow pathway of the manifold body. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A catheter manifold, comprising:
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(i) a manifold body having a proximal end and a distal end, the manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway extending between the proximal and distal ends of the manifold body, the manifold body including; (A) a first valve having (1) a housing defining a first fluid flow passageway, a second fluid flow passageway, and a third fluid flow passageway, each of said fluid flow passageways intersecting in a common passageway intersection cavity; and (2) valving means situated in the intersection cavity for responding to a pressure laden fluid within the first passageway to selectively open the second passageway and simultaneously close the third passageway, such that fluid in the first passageway flows from the first passageway, through the intersection cavity, and into the second passageway without entering the third passageway, wherein the valving means also responds to a pressure laden fluid flowing into the intersection cavity from the second passageway to seal the first passageway and to open the third passageway; and (B) a second valve coupled to the first valve such that the third passageway of the first valve is in fluid communication with the second valve; (ii) means for coupling the proximal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with fluid delivery means for delivering fluid to the manifold body; and (iii) means for coupling the distal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with a catheter. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A catheter manifold, comprising:
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(i) a manifold body having a proximal end and a distal end, the manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway extending between the proximal and distal ends of the manifold body, the manifold body including; (A) a check valve having a main valve chamber; and (B) a second valve coupled to the check valve such that the check valve is in fluid communication with the second valve; and (ii) means for coupling the proximal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with fluid delivery means for delivering fluid to the manifold body; and (iii) means for coupling the distal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with a catheter. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A catheter manifold, comprising:
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(i) a manifold body having a proximal end and a distal end, the manifold body defining a fluid flow pathway extending between the proximal and distal ends of the manifold body, the manifold body including; (A) a check valve having a main valve chamber; (B) a stopcock-actuated valve; and (C) a tube coupling the check valve to the stopcock-actuated valve such that the check valve in fluid communication with the stopcock-actuated valve; and (ii) means for coupling the proximal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with fluid delivery means for delivering fluid to the manifold body; and (iii) means for coupling the distal end of the manifold body in fluid communication with a catheter. - View Dependent Claims (35)
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