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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2013
Thomas E. Frankel, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Seoungil Kang, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Todd D. Ritter, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Thomas E. Frankel, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Seoungil Kang, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Todd D. Ritter, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
Aspects of the invention are directed to an apparatus comprising a proximal end adapter, a distal end adapter, a support tube, and a flexible diffuser membrane. The support tube is disposed between the proximal end adapter and the distal end adapter, and comprises an outward facing surface that defines a series of ridges thereon. The diffuser membrane, in turn, defines a plurality of perforations, and surrounds at least a respective portion of each of the proximal end adapter, the distal end adapter, and the support tube.