US3556294A
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Catheter package with self-contained lubricant
Assignee: CR Bard Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-25
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A package for elongated surgical or medical devices such as catheters in which friable capsules containing a lubricant such as liquid silicones are packed adjacent one end of the device in a position to be broken by pressure so that the lubricant is released from the capsules but retained adjacent the device to be lubricated as the latter is moved through the lubricating zone immediately prior to use.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Walck
- 👤 Ralph Carson
- 👤 George T Maloney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/002; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A package for an elongated surgical or medical device comprising a flat sleeve of flexible plastic material adapted to contain said device, a plurality of lubricant filled friable capsules attached to an inner surface of said sleeve adjacent one end thereof, and a permeable sheet covering said capsules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A package for an elongated surgical or medical device comprising a flat sleeve of flexible plastic material adapted to contain said device, a plurality of lubricant filled friable capsules attached to an inner surface of said sleeve adjacent one end thereof, and a permeable sheet covering said capsules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A package according to claim 1 in which two groups of capsules are located in oppositely disposed areas of said inner surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A package according to claim 1 in which the permeable sheet is a patch of nonwoven fabric secured to the inner surface of the sleeve along a line enclosing the capsules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package according to claim 3 in which the capsules are attached in a limited area, the patch is approximately rectangular and its line of securement is adjacent its periphery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package according to claim 1 in which the sleeve is constituted by an elongated sheet of material folded along its centerline and having its long edges sealed together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A package according to claim 5 in which groups of capsules are located symmetrically on opposite sides of the center fold line, the sheet covering each group being a patch of nonwoven fabric secured to the surface of the sheet along a line enclosing the capsules.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package according to claim 5 in which the sleeve is of tapering form, the capsules being attached to inner surface areas adjacent the narrower end of the sleeve.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |