Fluid collection and disposal system and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9889239
SERIAL NO

13010021

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A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container configured to receive a disposable collection container. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner configured to collapse during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The system may include a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the receiving housing including a cavity and a piston assembly positioned within the cavity, the piston including a piston check valve. The system includes a suction source connectable to the disposable collection container and a filter positioned between the suction source and the cavity. A first connecting line extends between a suction source opening, configured to communicate the suction source to the disposable collection container, and the filter. A first check valve connects to the first connecting line between the suction source opening and the filter.

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  • ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hill, Eric D Gurnee, US 4 37
Johnson, Russell A Spring Grove, US 8 150
Leadingham, Brian T Pleasant Prarie, US 23 80
Michaels, Thomas L McCullom Lake, US 21 445
Patel, Hetal Libertyville, US 5 6

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