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Flexible fiber optic bronchoscope one-way valve

  • US 7,473,219 B1
  • Filed: 03/07/2003
  • Issued: 01/06/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A flexible fiber optic bronchoscope one-way valve for use with an otherwise conventional bronchoscopic manifold having a bronchoscopic manifold port covered by a sealing cap, wherein said cap may be opened and closed to allow the introduction and removal of the fiberoptic bronchoscope, said one-way valve comprising:

  • a circumscribing housing for connection to said manifold port in place of said sealing cap along a lower receiving ring;

    an upwardly extending, annular attachment protuberance formed opposite said receiving ring for providing an attachment structure for the sealing cap of the bronchoscopic manifold port; and

    ,a unidirectional flow control valve supported within said circumscribing housing;

    wherein when a fiberoptic bronchoscope is insertable through said flow control valve and into the bronchoscopic manifold port.

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