US3237624A
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Drainage bag
Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-05
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1982-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Jinkens
- 👤 Charles C Waldbillig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A DRAINAGE BAG COMPRISING, A SECTION OF TUBULAR PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL, MEANS SEALING THE EDGES OF SAID TUBULAR SHEET AND FORMING A FLAT BAG, SAID BAG HAVING TWO SPACED NOTCHES FORMED IN THE UPPER END THEREOF AND LEAVING THEREBETWEEN A LOOP TO RECEIVE A HANGER, A U-SHAPED SEAL AT THE TOP OF SAID BAG BETWEEN SAID NOTCHES AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID BAG, SAID BAG HAVING AN OPENING IN AN UPPER CORNER THEREOF BETWEEN ONE OF SAID NOTCHES AND A SEALED EDGE OF SEALED BAG, AND HAVING AN ADAPTER TUBE IN SAID OPENING FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING A CONNECTOR TUBE FROM A PATIENT, MEANS FORMING A LIQUID TIGHT SEAL OF SAID ADAPTER TUBE TO SAID BAG.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A DRAINAGE BAG COMPRISING, A SECTION OF TUBULAR PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL, MEANS SEALING THE EDGES OF SAID TUBULAR SHEET AND FORMING A FLAT BAG, SAID BAG HAVING TWO SPACED NOTCHES FORMED IN THE UPPER END THEREOF AND LEAVING THEREBETWEEN A LOOP TO RECEIVE A HANGER, A U-SHAPED SEAL AT THE TOP OF SAID BAG BETWEEN SAID NOTCHES AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID BAG, SAID BAG HAVING AN OPENING IN AN UPPER CORNER THEREOF BETWEEN ONE OF SAID NOTCHES AND A SEALED EDGE OF SEALED BAG, AND HAVING AN ADAPTER TUBE IN SAID OPENING FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING A CONNECTOR TUBE FROM A PATIENT, MEANS FORMING A LIQUID TIGHT SEAL OF SAID ADAPTER TUBE TO SAID BAG.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |