US3799170A
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Therapeutic dilator, disposable or reusable
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-31
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-05-31
Abstract
Abstract An insertible and expandable dilator for use on a singular therapeutic basis to dilate a body channel, duct or tubular organ such as the urethra.
Inventors
- 👤 E Costigan
- 👤 M Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M29/00; A61M29/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A disposable therapeutic sound for use in the dilation of the urethra comprising: a base having an opening and engagement means, a hollow elongated tube attached to said base in communicating relationship with said latter opening, said tube having a body provided with a curved end portion terminating in a rounded end, said tube also provided with a plurality of openings communicating with said opening of said base through said hollow body of said tube, an elastic and expandable finger-like covering having an opening and fitting snugly over said body and rounded end of said tube, the periphery of said opening of said latter cover secured circumferentially to said base, the circumference of said covering ranging from 8 mm to 40 mm, a reservoir containing sterilized fluid having an end provided with an opening and engagement means, said reservoir separably secured to said base by the engagement of both of the aforesaid engagement means, said reservoir also in fluid communication with said tube, means for applying pressure to said reservoir causing said fluid to flow through said opening of said Reservoir into said hollow elongated tube and out through said orifices of said tube into said expandable covering expanding the same and said urethra.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A disposable therapeutic sound for use in the dilation of the urethra comprising: a base having an opening and engagement means, a hollow elongated tube attached to said base in communicating relationship with said latter opening, said tube having a body provided with a curved end portion terminating in a rounded end, said tube also provided with a plurality of openings communicating with said opening of said base through said hollow body of said tube, an elastic and expandable finger-like covering having an opening and fitting snugly over said body and rounded end of said tube, the periphery of said opening of said latter cover secured circumferentially to said base, the circumference of said covering ranging from 8 mm to 40 mm, a reservoir containing sterilized fluid having an end provided with an opening and engagement means, said reservoir separably secured to said base by the engagement of both of the aforesaid engagement means, said reservoir also in fluid communication with said tube, means for applying pressure to said reservoir causing said fluid to flow through said opening of said Reservoir into said hollow elongated tube and out through said orifices of said tube into said expandable covering expanding the same and said urethra.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said reservoir and pressure means is a syringe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The disposable device of claim 2 wherein the syringe is made of rigid plastic provided with a marking correlated to the volume of fluid in said sound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said sterilized fluid is sterile water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein the circumference of said covered elongated tube when deflated is between about 14 and 16 mm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said covering in the expanded state follows the profile of the elongated tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said elongated tube has a curved end portion corresponding to a Mc Crea curve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said elongated tube has a curved end portion corresponding to a Van Buren curve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said covering in the expanded state has a circumference between about 26 and 30 mm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The disposable device of claim 1 wherein said covering in the expanded state has a circumference between about 22 mm and 26 mm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
132 words
A portable device for engagement to a reservoir in the fabrication of an expandable and disposable sound, said device consisting essentially of: a base having an opening and engagement means, a hollow elongated tube attached to said base in communicating relationship with said latter opening, said tube having a body provided with a curved end portion terminating in a rounded end, said tube also provided with a plurality of openings communicating with said opening of said base through said hollow body of said tube, and an elastic and expandable finger-like covering having an opening and fitting snugly over said body and rounded end of said tube, the periphery of said opening of said latter cover secured circumferentially to said base, the circumference of said covering ranging from 8 mm to 40 mm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
132 words
A portable device for engagement to a reservoir in the fabrication of an expandable and disposable sound, said device consisting essentially of: a base having an opening and engagement means, a hollow elongated tube attached to said base in communicating relationship with said latter opening, said tube having a body provided with a curved end portion terminating in a rounded end, said tube also provided with a plurality of openings communicating with said opening of said base through said hollow body of said tube, and an elastic and expandable finger-like covering having an opening and fitting snugly over said body and rounded end of said tube, the periphery of said opening of said latter cover secured circumferentially to said base, the circumference of said covering ranging from 8 mm to 40 mm.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |