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US3074402A
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Blood handling equipment
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1960-01-04
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1980-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyrus R Broman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/05; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/02; A61M1/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN COMBINATION, A FLEXIBLE BLOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHICH ATTAINS THE SHAPE OF A RECTANGULAR SOLID WHEN LIQUID-FILLED, SAID SOLID HAVING A DISCRETE END WALL AS WELL AS SIDE WALLS UPSTANDING THEREFROM, DISCHARGE CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONTAINER, AN INFLATABLE CUFF FOR SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING INNER AND OUTER WALLS UNITED TOGETHER ALONG OPPOSITE PARALLEL EDGES, AND A FLOW FITTING IN SAID CUFF FOR INTRODUCING PRESSURIZED FLUID BETWEEN SAID WALLS, SAID CUFF BEING DISPOSED ABOUT SAID SIDE WALLS AND WHEN INFLATED TO COMPRESS A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER TO DIVIDE THE INTERIOR CONTAINER VOLUME INTO VOLUMES CONTAINING PLASMA AND RED CELLS, RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN COMBINATION, A FLEXIBLE BLOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHICH ATTAINS THE SHAPE OF A RECTANGULAR SOLID WHEN LIQUID-FILLED, SAID SOLID HAVING A DISCRETE END WALL AS WELL AS SIDE WALLS UPSTANDING THEREFROM, DISCHARGE CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CONTAINER, AN INFLATABLE CUFF FOR SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING INNER AND OUTER WALLS UNITED TOGETHER ALONG OPPOSITE PARALLEL EDGES, AND A FLOW FITTING IN SAID CUFF FOR INTRODUCING PRESSURIZED FLUID BETWEEN SAID WALLS, SAID CUFF BEING DISPOSED ABOUT SAID SIDE WALLS AND WHEN INFLATED TO COMPRESS A CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER TO DIVIDE THE INTERIOR CONTAINER VOLUME INTO VOLUMES CONTAINING PLASMA AND RED CELLS, RESPECTIVELY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |