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Abstract

A fluid collection container formed in its top wall with a fluid inlet port connectable to a source of the fluid to be collected, and a suction port connectable to a suction source. A closure member is normally disposed in an open position spaced below the suction port but is movable to a closed position against the suction port when the container is full, to prevent passage of fluid from the container to the suction source. The closure member is supported on a stem carried by a release button passing through an opening in the top wall of the container adjacent to but laterally of the suction port. The stem passes through an opening in the closure member and is formed with an enlargement at its lower end normally supporting the closure member in its open position spaced below the suction port. The release button includes a further enlargement normally spaced above the closure member but movable against it, upon depression of the release button when the closure member is in its closed position against the suction port, to move the closure member to its open position spaced below the suction port.

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First Claim