US3830225A
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Multiple purpose stopcock arrangement for suctioning, injection, oxygen cessory equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-31
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A bronchoscope is provided with means permitting the introduction or removal of fluids into or from a patient''s lungs while at the same time performing a biopsy or obtaining specimens by means of a brush or otherwise. Moreover, the operations being performed may be continually observed by one or more persons who can manipulate the equipment readily and without interrupting the procedure to carry out the various different operative steps.
Inventors
- 👤 J Shinnick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/267; A61B1/2676; A61B1/00163; A61B1/00165; A61B1/12; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0463; A61B1/012; A61B1/015; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/74; A61M1/741; A61M1/7413
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In combination with a bronchoscope embodying a flexible tube for insertion into a patient''s lung; a detachable unit adapted to be connected to said bronchoscope and formed with a passage therethrough to permit insertion and removal of instruments through said unit and into said tube; a conduit connected to said unit and control means connected to said conduit through which fluids may be passed to and from said conduit, unit, and tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In combination with a bronchoscope embodying a flexible tube for insertion into a patient''s lung; a detachable unit adapted to be connected to said bronchoscope and formed with a passage therethrough to permit insertion and removal of instruments through said unit and into said tube; a conduit connected to said unit and control means connected to said conduit through which fluids may be passed to and from said conduit, unit, and tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bronchoscope as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means is movable to alternative positions to permit either the introduction or the removal of fluids through said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bronchoscope as defined in claim 1, wherein said passage has an opening therein through which fluids may be passed to or from said passage, and valve means for selectively opening and closing said passage and opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bronchoscope as defined in claim 1, wherein said control means includes a spring pressed valve manually operable to selectively permit flow of fluid in opposite directions therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
A bronchoscope as defined in claim 1, wherein said passage has a closure adjacent one end thereof movable to permit the insertion and removal of an instrument through said passage, the opposite end of said passage having an internal cross section sufficient to permit the flow of fluids into and out of said passage past an instrument extending through said passage, and an opening communicating with said passage between said ends thereof through which fluids may flow into and out of said tube and passage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bronchoscope as defined in claim 5, wherein said passage has an enlarged portion between the opposite ends thereof and a member is located in said enlarged portion movable into and out of a position to permit the movement of an instrument through said passage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bronchoscope as defined in claim 5, wherein said member is movable into and out of a position to close said opening in said passage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination with a bronchoscope having a body, a tube connected to said body for insertion into a patient''s lung, a unit, adapted to be attached to said body and having a passage therethrough communicating with said tube through which instruments may be passed into and out of said tube, and a conduit communicating with said passage through which fluids may flow into and out of said passage and tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination with a bronchoscope having a body, a tube connected to said body for insertion into a patient''s lung, a unit, adapted to be attached to said body and having a passage therethrough communicating with said tube through which instruments may be passed into and out of said tube, and a conduit communicating with said passage through which fluids may flow into and out of said passage and tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as defined in claim 8, wherein said conduit has valve means therein movable to alternative positions to permit the flow of fluid either into or out of said passage and tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as defined in claim 8, wherein said passage has means therein for blocking said passage to prevent insertion of an instrument into said tube while permitting the flow of fluid into or out of said tube and conduit.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |