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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2010
Thomas L. Michaels, McCullom Lake, IL (US);
Russ A. Johnson, Spring Grove, IL (US);
Jeannie Thomas, Riverwoods, IL (US);
Thomas L. Michaels, McCullom Lake, IL (US);
Russ A. Johnson, Spring Grove, IL (US);
Jeannie Thomas, Riverwoods, IL (US);
Allegiance Corporation, McGaw Park, IL (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.