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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2014
Warren Matthew Leevy, Granger, IN (US);
Anthony Van Avermaete, South Bend, IN (US);
Ian Sander, South Bend, IN (US);
Nathan Higgins, St. Marys, PA (US);
Warren Matthew Leevy, Granger, IN (US);
Anthony Van Avermaete, South Bend, IN (US);
Ian Sander, South Bend, IN (US);
Nathan Higgins, St. Marys, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A fluid manifold that consistently and reliably delivers fluids to one or more subject interfaces is provided. A branched pattern of bifurcated lumina carrying the fluid from a source to the outlets in each subject interface provides substantially equal amounts of fluid to each subject interface, thereby reducing the risk of over- or under-delivery of the fluid. A fluid-scavenging system is also included. A plurality of exhaust inlets in the interior of the subject interfaces is connected to a source of negative pressure through a channel and exhaust port to collect fluid before it can escape the subject interface, thereby reducing the risk of escaping fluid reaching the atmosphere.