Patent ID: 6635036
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A valve system for a collection bag comprising:a base member which is secured to the collection bag; and a movable member which is sealingly fitted to the base member; the base member having an open conduit leading into the collection bag for conducting liquid to the movable member; the movable member having a discharge tube which is rotatably and axially displaceable along an axis of rotation with respect to the base member and which is rotated out of a plane defined by an outer surface of the collection bag; the movable member having at least one open position and at least one secured closed position where the discharge tube is pointing upwards; said discharge tube reaching an open position from said secured closed position when rotated to a position more than 90Â° and less than 180Â° from upright vertical and then axially displaced relative to said base member along the axis of rotation.