US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 10
.~.~ With antisiphon means


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604 /   HD   SURGERY

8  DF  DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) {1}
9  DF  .~ With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) {1}
10.~.~ With antisiphon means


DEFINITION

Classification: 604/10

With antisiphon means:

(under subclass 9) Subject matter wherein vacuum breaking means is provided in the conduit to prevent surges in the conduit caused by sudden changes in a person's body position, such as by suddenly rising to a standing position from a supine position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

129, for siphon devices having vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.) used to introduce or remove fluids into or out of the body.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

137, Fluid Handling,

215, for details of antisiphoning devices of general utility.