Patent ID: 6539941
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
In combination:a resiliently deformable, shape recoverable resuscitation bag with an air intake port and an air exhaust port, said bag incorporating a first releasable bag interlocking member at the air intake port; an adapter for removable attachment to said air intake port of a resuscitation bag, the adapter including a second releasable bag interlocking member where said first and second releasable bag interlocking members cooperate to securely affix the adapter to the air intake port, said adapter also including a first element of a cooperating releasable filter retaining member; and a filter housing for holding an air filter and including a second element of said cooperating releasable filter retaining member where said first and second elements cooperate to sealably secure said filter housing to said adapter.