Patent ID: 7279031
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Classification: A61M,B01D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for eliminating bubbles from a flow path of fluid, comprising: a body having a wall defining at least in part a substantially enclosed chamber with a defined volume, said wall having a first opening providing fluid flow into said chamber and a second opening providing fluid flow out of said chamber, said wall having a vent allowing gas to pass outwardly from said chamber; and an outlet tube extending from said second opening into said chamber, said outlet tube having an aperture located at a geometric center of said chamber allowing fluid within said chamber to enter said outlet tube and flow outwardly from said chamber through said second opening and inhibiting bubbles contained within said volume of said chamber from entering said outlet tube regardless of the orientation of said body when said chamber is filled with fluid exceeding half of said volume of said chamber.