Water spike system

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2008-03-14

2010-02-02

Chiesa, Richard L (Department: 1797)

Gas and liquid contact apparatus

With liquid separations

On inlet

C096S371000, C128S203210, C261S072100, C261S121100, C261SDIG065

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654507

ABSTRACT:
A kit for coupling a container holding a liquid to a fluid path of a humidifier is disclosed. The kit includes a spike configured to pierce the container and to pass the liquid from the container to a vent through a tube. The vent is configured to vent gas from the liquid while retaining the liquid. The vent has a vent body including an inlet configured for coupling to the tube to receive the liquid from the tube and an outlet configured to pass the liquid to the humidifier. A cap opening is positioned to vent the gas. A filter is positioned over the cap opening to prevent the escape of the liquid therethrough. A cap is coupled to the vent body over the cap opening and has at least one opening therein to allow passage of gas from the opening to atmosphere.

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International Search Report for International Application No. PCT/US2008/003432 mailed Aug. 25, 2008.
Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority for International Application No. PCT/US2008/003432 mailed Aug. 25, 2008.

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