US3161199A
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Stomach tube holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-31
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Granted: 1964-12-15
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Expires: 1982-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Betty L Sands
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0206; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/0226; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/06; A61M2210/0618; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
FOR USE IN POSITIONING AND RELIABLY RETAINING A NASALTYPE STOMACH TUBE, GAVAGING TUBE OR THE LIKE IN POSITION WHILE IT IS BEING USED COMPRISING: A NASAL TUBE, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING THE TUBE IN THE INTENDED NASAL PASSAGE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE APPLICATOR STRAP HAVING A CONFORMABLE MEDIAN SURFACE PORTION ADAPTED TO RESIDE FLATWISE ATOP THE PATIENT''S UPPER LIP BENEATH THE NOSE AS USUAL, AND ADJUSTABLE HEAD-ENCIRCLING BAND HAVING ENDS THEREOF CONNECTED TO COOPERATING ENDS OF SAID STRAP, SAID MEDIAN PORTION HAVING AN ACCESSIBLE FEEDING HOLE COMMUNICABLE WITH AND INTEGRALLY JOINED WITH A COOPERATING INTAKE END PORTION OF SAID TUBE, AND, IN COMBINATION, A SECOND TUBE COMPLEMENTAL TO SAID NASAL TUBE AND HAVING AN END PORTION PROJECTING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND TELESCOPING INTO SAID COOPERATING PORTION OF SAID NASAL TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
FOR USE IN POSITIONING AND RELIABLY RETAINING A NASALTYPE STOMACH TUBE, GAVAGING TUBE OR THE LIKE IN POSITION WHILE IT IS BEING USED COMPRISING: A NASAL TUBE, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING THE TUBE IN THE INTENDED NASAL PASSAGE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE APPLICATOR STRAP HAVING A CONFORMABLE MEDIAN SURFACE PORTION ADAPTED TO RESIDE FLATWISE ATOP THE PATIENT''S UPPER LIP BENEATH THE NOSE AS USUAL, AND ADJUSTABLE HEAD-ENCIRCLING BAND HAVING ENDS THEREOF CONNECTED TO COOPERATING ENDS OF SAID STRAP, SAID MEDIAN PORTION HAVING AN ACCESSIBLE FEEDING HOLE COMMUNICABLE WITH AND INTEGRALLY JOINED WITH A COOPERATING INTAKE END PORTION OF SAID TUBE, AND, IN COMBINATION, A SECOND TUBE COMPLEMENTAL TO SAID NASAL TUBE AND HAVING AN END PORTION PROJECTING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND TELESCOPING INTO SAID COOPERATING PORTION OF SAID NASAL TUBE.
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) | 1967-12-15 | 1968-06-15 | 1968-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-15 | 1972-06-15 | 1972-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-15 | 1976-06-15 | 1976-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |