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Intravenous fluid filter
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-07
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A fluid filter is disclosed for use in filtering intravenous fluids as they are administered to a patient. The unique filter employs a normally hydrophobic (water-repellent) depth-type filter element, which has a sufficiently large pore size and volume of pores to permit an adequate gravitational flow of intravenous fluid from an elevated reservoir. Particulate matter is filtered out by the tortuous passageways in the filter element, through which liquid must pass. Due to the relatively large pore size (20 microns or larger) of the filter element, in combination with the normal hydrophobic property, any gas entrained in the liquid also passes through the filter element and does not accumulate on the filter surface to block flow therethrough--so called "air blocking".
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. DeFrank
- 👤 Joseph A. Bancsi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/165; A61M2005/1652
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In a parenteral fluid administration set comprising fluid conduit means including housing means defining a flow path for conveying liquid between a parenteral fluid reservoir and a patent, the improvement comprising a unitary hydrophobic plastic depth filter element carried within said flow path in said housing means to filter liquid passing therethrough, said depth filter having a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a parenteral fluid administration set comprising fluid conduit means including housing means defining a flow path for conveying liquid between a parenteral fluid reservoir and a patent, the improvement comprising a unitary hydrophobic plastic depth filter element carried within said flow path in said housing means to filter liquid passing therethrough, said depth filter having a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element is made of polyethylene material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element is made of sintered plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element is made of high density polyethylene material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element has a void volume of about 63% and a mean pore size of about 20 microns.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element has a void volume of about 45% and a mean pore size of about 35 microns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element is carried in a relatively rigid housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway defined therebetween, said filter element being slightly larger than said passageway and compressible for frictional retention therewithin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A parenteral fluid administration set in accordance with claim 1 wherein said depth filter element has a filtration surface area of between about 0.04 and about 0.2 square inches, inclusive, and a length of between about 0.125 to about 0.75 inches, inclusive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A filter device for filtering medical fluids comprising housing means defining an inlet, an outlet and a flow path therebetween, a unitary hydrophobic plastic depth filter element carried in said flow path to filter fluid passing therealong, said depth filter element having a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume of between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
A filter device for filtering medical fluids comprising housing means defining an inlet, an outlet and a flow path therebetween, a unitary hydrophobic plastic depth filter element carried in said flow path to filter fluid passing therealong, said depth filter element having a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume of between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said depth filter element is made of polyethylene.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said depth filter element is made of high density polyethylene.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said depth filter element is made of sintered plastic material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said depth filter element has a void volume of about 63% and a mean pore size of about 20 microns.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said depth filter element has a void volume of about 45% and a mean pore size of about 35 microns.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said housing means is relatively rigid, and said filter element is larger than said flow path and slightly compressible for frictional retention within said flow path.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 9 wherein said filter element has a filtration surface area between about 0.04 and 0.2 square inches, inclusive, and a length of from about 0.125 to 0.75 inches, inclusive.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a medical fluid administration set comprising fluid conduit means including housing means defining a flow path for conveying liquid between a medical fluid reservoir and a patient, the improvement comprising a unitary polyethylene depth filter element carried within said flow path in said housing means to filter liquid passing therealong, said depth filter element having a filtration surface area between about 0.04 and 0.2 square inches, inclusive, a length from about 0.125 to 0.75 inches, inclusive, a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a medical fluid administration set comprising fluid conduit means including housing means defining a flow path for conveying liquid between a medical fluid reservoir and a patient, the improvement comprising a unitary polyethylene depth filter element carried within said flow path in said housing means to filter liquid passing therealong, said depth filter element having a filtration surface area between about 0.04 and 0.2 square inches, inclusive, a length from about 0.125 to 0.75 inches, inclusive, a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A medical fluid administration set in accordance with claim 17 wherein said depth filter element has a void volume of about 63% and a mean pore size of about 20 microns.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
A medical fluid administration set in accordance with claim 17 wherein said depth filter has a void volume of about 45% and a mean pore size of about 35 microns.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
48 words
A medical fluid administration set in accordance with claim 17 wherein said depth filter element is carried in a relatively rigid housing having an inlet, an outlet and a flow path therebetween, said filter element being slightly larger than said flow path and compressible for frictional retention therewithin.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
104 words
A filter device for filtering medical fluids comprising housing means defining an inlet, an outlet and a fluid flow path therebetween, a unitary polyethylene depth filter element carried in said flow path to filter fluid passing therealong, said filter element having a filtration surface area between about 0.04 and 0.2 square inches, inclusive, a length from about 0.125 to 0.75 inches, inclusive, a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
104 words
A filter device for filtering medical fluids comprising housing means defining an inlet, an outlet and a fluid flow path therebetween, a unitary polyethylene depth filter element carried in said flow path to filter fluid passing therealong, said filter element having a filtration surface area between about 0.04 and 0.2 square inches, inclusive, a length from about 0.125 to 0.75 inches, inclusive, a mean pore size between about 20 and 40 microns, inclusive, and a void volume between about 40% and 65%, inclusive, so as to permit a fluid flow rate of at least 100 c.c./hr. with about 30 inches of fluid head pressure.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 21 wherein said depth filter has a void volume of about 63% and a mean pore size of about 20 microns.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 21 wherein said depth filter element has a void volume of about 45% and a mean pore size of about 35 microns.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
32 words
A filter device in accordance with claim 21 wherein said housing means is relatively rigid and said filter element is slightly larger than said flow path and compressible for frictional retention therewithin.
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