US4081176A
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Valve for an oral evacuator system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-23
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A specific embodiment provides a valve structure for an evacuator system adapted to be connected to a source of negative pressure. The valve structure includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal bore extending through the housing, and a valve seat formed by a reduced diameter portion of the bore. A valve member is situated in the bore for abutting engagement with the valve seat to prevent passage of flowable materials therebetween. Biasing means is provided for urging the valve member into abutting engagement with the valve seat. A manually operable member is operatively associated with the biasing means for moving the valve member out of engagement with the valve seat to permit passage of flowable materials therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 W. Grant Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/06; A61C17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An evacutor system adapted to communicate a negative pressure comprising: a flexible axially resilient extensible hose member connected to the negative pressure; the hose member being radially bendable; a first fitting member affixed to one end of the hose member having an internal bore for communicating the negative pressure and a valve seat located therein; a valve poppet member operatively associated with the hose member normally in abutting sealed engagement with the valve seat; and an axially stiff radially flexible wand member having one end connected to the valve poppet member and another end affixed to a second fitting member at another end of the hose member to retract the valve poppet member from abutting engagement with the valve seat only upon axial extension of the hose member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An evacutor system adapted to communicate a negative pressure comprising: a flexible axially resilient extensible hose member connected to the negative pressure; the hose member being radially bendable; a first fitting member affixed to one end of the hose member having an internal bore for communicating the negative pressure and a valve seat located therein; a valve poppet member operatively associated with the hose member normally in abutting sealed engagement with the valve seat; and an axially stiff radially flexible wand member having one end connected to the valve poppet member and another end affixed to a second fitting member at another end of the hose member to retract the valve poppet member from abutting engagement with the valve seat only upon axial extension of the hose member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the wand member is a tubular member of selected axial length and stiffness and extends internally of the hose member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 2 wherein the fitting members threadably engage the hose member; the hose member includes a helically wound spring member extending the entire axial length; the valve seat is of conic geometry; and te valve member is a valve poppet of substantially spherical geometry.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 2 wherein the wand member and the valve member comprise an integrally molded structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the fitting member is adapted to be removably affixed to the negative pressure and the valve member is urged in to abutting engagement with the valve seat by the negative pressure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |