US3674032A
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Device for anchoring new-born babies umbilical cords until atrophy thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-17
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for anchoring the umbilical cords of new-born babies comprises a base ring supportable on a baby''s body about the umbilical cord and an upper ring fixed out of the plane of the base ring and able to support the lower part of the umbilical cord substantially normal to the body. The upper part of the umbilical cord can be supported and away from the body on a cagelike member.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernesto Minganti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/14; A61F13/148; A61F13/15; A61F13/84; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for anchoring the umbilical cords of new-born babies for atrophy thereof, comprising a cage-like member having a base ring supportable on a baby''s body in use circumferentially about the umbilical cord and an upper ring fixed spaced from the base ring and able to support the lower part of the umbilical cord substantially normal to a baby''s body when said base ring is mounted on said baby''s body about the umbilical cord, and spaced supports on said base ring mounting said upper ring, a lower ring concentrically fixed within said base ring, and said lower and upper rings both having an inner diameter substantially the same as that of the umbilical cord of a new-born baby.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A device for anchoring the umbilical cords of new-born babies for atrophy thereof, comprising a cage-like member having a base ring supportable on a baby''s body in use circumferentially about the umbilical cord and an upper ring fixed spaced from the base ring and able to support the lower part of the umbilical cord substantially normal to a baby''s body when said base ring is mounted on said baby''s body about the umbilical cord, and spaced supports on said base ring mounting said upper ring, a lower ring concentrically fixed within said base ring, and said lower and upper rings both having an inner diameter substantially the same as that of the umbilical cord of a new-born baby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said lower ring comprises two separate sections resiliently joined to said base ring and means resiliently joining said lower ring to said base ring.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |