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US3633758A
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Catheter storage rack
Assignee: North American Instrument Corp
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Filing: 1970-01-09
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-01-09
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a catheter storage rack that comprises a rigid supporting plate upon which a plurality of spaced tubular guides are mounted and arranged along the locus of the desired configuration of a catheter to be supported on the rack. A curved tubular guide is provided to retain and support the curved distal end of the catheter in its naturally curved configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip H Morse
- 👤 James R Yarter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A sterilizing and storage rack for an elongated flexible cardiovascular catheter having a curved distal tip comprising a rigid supporting plate, a plurality of tubular guides being spaced along the locus of the desired catheter configuration, and a final tubular guide spaced along said locus at the distal end of said catheter and curved to support said curved distal tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A sterilizing and storage rack for an elongated flexible cardiovascular catheter having a curved distal tip comprising a rigid supporting plate, a plurality of tubular guides being spaced along the locus of the desired catheter configuration, and a final tubular guide spaced along said locus at the distal end of said catheter and curved to support said curved distal tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter storage rack of claim 1 in which said locus is a spiral.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter storage rack of claim 1 in which said locus is a straight line.
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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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |