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US3794032A
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Supporting cuff for transfusions or perfusions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract Supporting cuff for transfusions or perfusions held in place on the patient''s limb and supporting a removable block comprising three nozzles positioned at 90* to one another in the same plane and controlled by a three-way cock, the nozzles corresponding respectively to two female inlets which receive the liquid from the bottles and one male outlet for distributing the liquid, the male receiving the mouthpiece of a catheter tube or of an intravenous nylon tube, the three-way cock permitting either to stop the injection or to distribute in successions the liquids from one of the bottles. The catheter tube or the intravenous nylon tube includes a loop or slack enabling the patient to move his limb.
Inventors
- 👤 R Derouineau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M39/00; A61M39/22; A61M39/223; A61M2025/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A fluid connecting device for use with transfusion operations, comprising a base structure having top and bottom surfaces adapted to be secured to a patient''s limb and a valve member removably fitted on the top surface of said base structure, said valve member having at least one inlet port adapted to be connected to a tube originating from a bottle containing a transfusion fluid and one outlet port being adapted to be connected to a catheter means to be lodged in a patient''s limb, and said base structure being provided with at least two spaced apart spacing members projecting from the bottom of said base structure and adapted to engage the patient''s limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A fluid connecting device for use with transfusion operations, comprising a base structure having top and bottom surfaces adapted to be secured to a patient''s limb and a valve member removably fitted on the top surface of said base structure, said valve member having at least one inlet port adapted to be connected to a tube originating from a bottle containing a transfusion fluid and one outlet port being adapted to be connected to a catheter means to be lodged in a patient''s limb, and said base structure being provided with at least two spaced apart spacing members projecting from the bottom of said base structure and adapted to engage the patient''s limb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, in which said base structure is made of resilient material and has recesses extending therethrough, said valve member having knob means adapted to be fitted by pressure in said recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A fluid connecting device according to claim 1 and including means for securing the base structure to a patient''s limb and wherein the valve member includes two inlet ports, each adapted to be connected to a tube originating from a bottle containing a transfusion fluid and one outlet port being adapted to be connected to a catheter means to be lodged in a patient''s limb and a three-way cock member adapted to connect the outlet port alternatively to either of said inlet ports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, in which said valve member is connected to said catheter means.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |