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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2008
James E. Burgess, Long Grove, IL (US);
Jennifer T. Swartz, Libertyville, IL (US);
Earl D. Wilson, Ingleside, IL (US);
Alberto C. Savage, Buffalo Grove, IL (US);
Dale F. Greeson, Jr., Palatine, IL (US);
Jack E. Maze, Long Grove, IL (US);
James E. Burgess, Long Grove, IL (US);
Jennifer T. Swartz, Libertyville, IL (US);
Earl D. Wilson, Ingleside, IL (US);
Alberto C. Savage, Buffalo Grove, IL (US);
Dale F. Greeson, Jr., Palatine, IL (US);
Jack E. Maze, Long Grove, IL (US);
Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL (US);
Abstract
A drain bag outlet device includes inlet, valve and outlet portions. The inlet portion includes a connector and a cylindrical portion. The connector is adapted to connect to a fluid drain bag. A second end of the connector is adapted to connect to the cylindrical portion forming a generally longitudinal opening therethrough. The valve portion is attached to a second end of the cylindrical portion and includes a valve member for moving between positions to permit and obstruct fluid flow through the longitudinal opening. The outlet portion includes an outlet member having an angled portion and a shield connected to the valve portion. The shield completely surrounds and extends below the outlet member. The shield includes upper and lower portions. The diameter of the upper is less than the diameter of the lower portion. The outlet device eliminates the fluid that is spilled, splashed or sprayed on a healthcare worker.