David S Field

US Patent:

8425486, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Nov 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/624122

Inventors:

Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Christopher W. Menard - Macon GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC - Macon GA

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

604406

Abstract:

Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end includes at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough. The collapsible fluid reservoir can also include a substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the non-rigid container and including at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity.