Patent ID: 8425767
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connecting device of a medical apparatus to a liquid source, comprising: a buffer chamber having an upper zone, a lower zone, an inlet arranged in the upper zone, and an outlet arranged in the lower zone; a first connecting line having a first end which is connectable to the liquid source and a second end connected to said inlet; a second connecting line having a first end connected to said outlet and a second end connectable to the medical apparatus; a first valve arranged in the first connecting line; a pump arranged in the second connecting line; a liquid/gas detector operating in the buffer chamber, the liquid/gas detector comprising one or more sensors configured to provide a signal indicating the presence of liquid and/or gas, and a control unit connected to the liquid/gas detector, to the first valve and to the pump, the control unit being connectable to the medical apparatus and being programmed to perform following operations: