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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2010
Adrienne A. Hershey, Cumming, GA (US);
Alison S. Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Adrienne A. Hershey, Cumming, GA (US);
Alison S. Bagwell, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
There is provided a venting system for enteral feeding having a reflux bag in fluid communication with an enteral feeding site on a patient. The bag has a vent that relieves enteral pressure from the patient and is located within a bellows that compresses the reflux bag after the vent relieves. The system does not rely on gravity to urge the liquid in the reflux bag back to the patient so it may be used by sleeping patients who change positions. It may also be placed in a backpack so that the patient may be freed from having to remain seated or prone for long periods of time and can instead lead a more normal lifestyle.