Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-09
2009-10-27
Kidwell, Michele (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
C604S543000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07608066
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a pressure housing configured to be coupled to a vacuum source and a diaphragm sealingly coupled to the pressure housing. The diaphragm is configured to move in response to the vacuum source. A magnet is coupled to the diaphragm. A magnetic switch is disposed opposite the magnet and is configured to be actuated by the magnet when the magnet is a predetermined distance from the magnetic switch. The magnetic switch is configured to selectively actuate the vacuum source.
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