METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILLING AN ANESTHETIC VAPORIZER

摘要

A system is provided for the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent (L) from a container (24) to an anesthetic vaporizer (20) having a receiving station (22). A valve (132) having an engaging member (134) is disposed in the receiving station (22). The valve (132) has an open position and a closed position and is spring-biased to its closed position. A conduit (500) is provided to transfer the liquid anesthetic agent (L) from the container (24) to the anesthetic vaporizer receiving station (22). The conduit (500) has a first end portion constructed for fluid connection to the container (24). Th e conduit (500) has a second end portion having a spout (550) constructed to engage the engaging member (134) of the valve (132) such that the valve is urged to its open position as the spout (550) is urged into the receiving station (22).