Method for removing gas bubbles from a fluid-containing chamber

Details Method for removing gas bubbles from a fluid-containing chamber Method for removing gas bubbles from a fluid-containing chamber

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Smith, Duane (Department: 1724)

Gas separation: processes

Degasification of liquid

C095S242000, C096S155000, C096S176000, C073S001060, C134S022180, C134S16900A

Reexamination Certificate

active

06969419

ABSTRACT:
A method for removing bubbles adhering to the interior wall of a fluid-filled chamber through which a fluid flows, and a related method and apparatus for removing bubbles from a chamber having medical sensory equipment such as a blood gas and chemistry analyzer. The method includes drawing a quantity of gas into the chamber to empty the chamber of fluid, maintaining the chamber in an empty state for a predetermined period of time, and then refilling the chamber with fluid at a rate low enough to remove remaining bubbles and to prevent the formation and trapping of new bubbles within the chamber.

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