Patent ID: 6500164
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A suction device system comprising:an acutely tapered suction tip; a containing unit removably receiving said suction tips, wherein said containing unit is configured to allow said suction tip to rest within said containing unit such that said suction tip does not contact either said containing unit or liquid contained by said containing unit and wherein, said suction device system configured to allow passage of gases or fluids into and out of the containing unit when said suction tip rests within said containing unit; and an adapter releasably connected to said suction tip, said adapter comprising a periphery and at least two suspension extensions extending from said periphery outwardly from said suction tip, said adapter being unconnected to said container or any lid attached to said container; wherein said container unit comprises a container and a lid releasably attached to said container, wherein the passage of gases or fluids is afforded by said suction device having said adapter port located in said lid and configured to allow said suction tip to pass therethrough and said container unit having at least one vent hole located in at least one of said lid and said container.