Patents Assigned to H. P. Bruemmer Corp.
  • Nasogastric tube antireflux valve
    Patent number: 4735607
    Abstract: A valve to prevent gastric reflux or leakage through the vent lumen of a double-lumened nasogastric tube. The valve allows the passage of air into the vent lumen when atmospheric pressure exceeds stomach pressure. When stomach pressure exceeds atmospheric pressure the valve prevents flow of fluids through the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: H. P. Bruemmer Corp.
    Inventor: Charles W. Keith, Jr.