公开(公告)号：US11376357B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US15551882

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: SOMMETRICS, INC.

Inventor： Jerome K. Aarestad ,  William C. Paul, III ,  Stephen G. T. Maine

IPC: A61M1/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to medical vacuum pump filtration devices configured to filter air being received by the pump. The filtration devices comprise a pump housing and a mounting cap which incorporates filtration capabilities that capture and or divert particulate matter and moisture away from a pump intake opening. The filtration cap can also include apertures for sensors contained within the vacuum pump housing and the filtration cap. Compliance features that ensure proper installation and use of the filtration device can be included.