SUCTION VALVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Nathan Thomas Cummings of Worcester MA (US)

Carolina Villarreal of Hopedale MA (US)

SUCTION VALVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18604776 titled 'SUCTION VALVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

The patent application describes suction valves that selectively fluidly couple a suction pump with a working channel.

Elongate shaft with at least one aperture for fluid flow
Rigid base extending radially outward from the shaft
Compliant member compresses to move the shaft in response to force
Compliant member biases the shaft back to rest configuration when force is removed

Potential Applications: - Medical devices for suctioning fluids during surgeries - Industrial equipment for vacuum systems - Laboratory instruments for sample collection

Problems Solved: - Efficient fluid suction without leakage - Controlled fluid flow in working channels - Easy operation and maintenance of suction systems

Benefits: - Precise control over suction pressure - Reduced risk of contamination - Enhanced performance of suction pumps

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Suction Valves for Medical and Industrial Use" This technology can be used in medical devices, industrial equipment, and laboratory instruments for improved fluid suction and control.

Prior Art: Research prior patents related to suction valves, fluid control systems, and medical devices for further insights into the innovation.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in fluid control systems, medical device technology, and industrial equipment for potential improvements in suction valve design.

Questions about Suction Valves: 1. How do suction valves improve fluid control in medical devices?

  - Suction valves enhance precision and efficiency in fluid suction during medical procedures by providing controlled flow rates and pressure regulation.

2. What are the key features of compliant members in suction valves?

  - Compliant members in suction valves enable flexibility and responsiveness to applied forces, allowing for smooth operation and reliable performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

Suction valves for selectively fluidly coupling a suction pump with a working channel. An illustrative suction valve may comprise an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and extending from a first end to a second end, at least one aperture extending through a sidewall of the elongate shaft, a rigid base extending radially outward from an outer surface of the elongate shaft, and a compliant member extending between a first surface of the rigid base and the first end of the elongate shaft. In response to an applied force, the compliant member may be configured to compress to move the elongate shaft in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate shaft to a use configuration and in the absence of the applied force the compliant member may be configured to bias the elongate shaft to a rest configuration.