US3766924A
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Nasal tampons
Assignee: Smiths Group PLC
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Filing: 1972-01-26
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A nasal tampon, that is to say a device for arresting nasal haemorrhage comprises a lumen tube an end of which can be entered into the nostril of a patient. An inflatable balloon is provided at this end of the lumen tube and a closure is provided at the other end. The balloon can be inflated by passing air through the lumen tube. An inflatable sleeve or cuff is slidable on the outside of the lumen tube. An inflation tube leads to the inflatable sleeve or cuff and a closure is provided at the end of the inflation tube.
Inventors
- 👤 R Pidgeon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12027; A61B17/1204; A61B17/12045; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12104; A61B17/24; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/18; A61F2/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A nasal tampon comprising an elongated lumen tube for insertion into the nostril of a patient, said tube having a first inflatable balloon at one end thereof and closUre means at the other end of the lumen tube through which said first balloon can be inflated, a second inflatable balloon circumferentially disposed about the lumen tube reciprocably slidable along the length thereof, a second elongated tube, independent of said lumen tube and freely movable with respect thereto communicating at one end of said tube with said second inflatable balloon whereby the latter can be freely reciprocated along the length of the lumen tube, and closure means for said second tube through which said second balloon can be inflated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A nasal tampon comprising an elongated lumen tube for insertion into the nostril of a patient, said tube having a first inflatable balloon at one end thereof and closUre means at the other end of the lumen tube through which said first balloon can be inflated, a second inflatable balloon circumferentially disposed about the lumen tube reciprocably slidable along the length thereof, a second elongated tube, independent of said lumen tube and freely movable with respect thereto communicating at one end of said tube with said second inflatable balloon whereby the latter can be freely reciprocated along the length of the lumen tube, and closure means for said second tube through which said second balloon can be inflated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A nasal tampon as in claim 1, wherein said other end of the lumen tube is provided with means to support the second elongated tube while permitting reciprocating sliding movement thereof to shift the second balloon along the lumen tube to vary the distance between the two balloons as desired.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A nasal tampon as in claim 2, wherein the second tube supporting means comprises an apertured integral retainer depending from the lumen tube adjacent its said other end and the second tube is loosely threaded through said apertured retainer.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |