Patent ID: 6896002
Filing Date: 2005-05-24
Classification: A61M,G05D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pressure activated valve for a three way connection to an inlet line, an outlet line and a secondary line, the valve comprising: a body comprising an inlet, an outlet and a secondary connection, the body further comprising a seal seat disposed between the secondary connection and both the inlet and the outlet, the body being flexibly connected to a plug seal, the plug seal being disposed between the seal seat and both the inlet and the outlet, the plug seal being movable between an open position spaced apart from the seal seat and a closed position against the seal seat thereby isolating the secondary connection from both the inlet and the outlet, the body further comprising an opening to the atmosphere, the plug seal being connected to a flexible member, the flexible member being connected to the body at the opening so that the flexible member seals the opening.