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Sputum trap manifold with nested caps

  • US 6,325,785 B1
  • Filed: 08/03/1998
  • Issued: 12/04/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A manifold for attachment to a collection vial comprising:

  • a manifold body, said manifold body forming a first connector for attachment to a suction catheter, a second connector for attachment to a suction control device and an outlet for attachment to the collection vial, said manifold body including a first cap and a second cap, each of which include open end portions, for sealing said first and second connectors respectively, said manifold body further including a nest defining a cavity configured for receiving at least a portion of said first and second caps to facilitate storing said first and second caps in an open end relationship, wherein said open end of one of said first and second caps is configured for engagement with said open end of the other of said first and second caps for preventing contamination of said first and second end caps.

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