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US3606889A
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Guard accessory for catheter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-30
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1989-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A STERILE GUARD ACCESSORY FOR ASSEMBLY OVER THE TIP END OF A RETENTION TYPE CATHETER TO SAFEGUARD THE STERILE CONDITION OF THE CATHETER EXPOSED BEYOND THE URETHRAL ORIFICE. THE ACCESSORY INCLUDES A READILY EXPANDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE GUARD TUBE ENCLOSING A STACK OF STERILE CUSHIONS AT ITS FORWARD END AND SIZED TO HAVE A SNUG FIT WITH THE CATHETER FOR RETENTION IN ADJUSTED POSITION THEREON WITH THE ADVANCE CUSHION SEATED COMOFRTABLY AGAINST THE URETHRAL ORIFICE. THE CUSHIONS ARE WEAKENED TO FACILITATE DETACHABLE OF A SOILED CUSHION AND EXPOSURE OF THE NEXT STERILE CUSHION. THE ACCESSORY IS EQUAL EFFECTIVE FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Arblaster
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US
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2026-10-23 15:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0111
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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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |