Drip chamber with outer axial ribs for infusion or transfusion medical lines

- Industrie Borla, S.p.A.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the top and side of a drip chamber with outer axial ribs for infusion or transfusion medical lines showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view showing one of the ribs, the other ribbed sides being identical;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D406336
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 4, 1997
Date of Patent: Mar 2, 1999
Assignee: Industrie Borla, S.p.A. (Turin)
Inventors: Guala Ernesto (Turin), Guala Gianni (Turin)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia E. Ramirez
Law Firm: Sughrue, Mion, Zinn, Macpeak & Seas, PLLC
Application Number: 0/80,215
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Conduit Or Nozzle (e.g., Syringe, Cannula, Catheter, Etc.) (8) (D24/112)
International Classification: 2402;