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Catheter support assembly
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1976-04-01
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A support assembly for a catheter extending from a patient's body comprising, a support member of compressible foam material having a slot extending from an outer edge of the support member, and adhesive on an inner surface for securing the support member to the patient's body with the catheter received in the slot. The support member has a sufficient thickness to cushion the patient's body and prevent kinking of the catheter when the patient reclines on the support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Alon P. Winnie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0266; A61M2025/0273; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A catheter support assembly, comprising: a catheter having a distal end for placement in a patient's body, and a proximal end portion extending outside the patient's body when the catheter is placed; a support member of relatively soft and compressible foam material and having an inner surface for facing the patient's body, an outer surface facing away from the patient's body, and a slot extending between said inner and outer surfaces and extending between an outer edge of the support member toward a central portion of the support member, a pressure-sensitive adhesive on said inner surface, and a release sheet releasably covering said adhesive, said support member being secured to the patient's body by said adhesive with said proximal end portion of the catheter located in said slot, said support member having a sufficient thickness between said inner and outer surfaces to cushion the patient's body and prevent kinking of the catheter when the patient reclines on the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A catheter support assembly, comprising: a catheter having a distal end for placement in a patient's body, and a proximal end portion extending outside the patient's body when the catheter is placed; a support member of relatively soft and compressible foam material and having an inner surface for facing the patient's body, an outer surface facing away from the patient's body, and a slot extending between said inner and outer surfaces and extending between an outer edge of the support member toward a central portion of the support member, a pressure-sensitive adhesive on said inner surface, and a release sheet releasably covering said adhesive, said support member being secured to the patient's body by said adhesive with said proximal end portion of the catheter located in said slot, said support member having a sufficient thickness between said inner and outer surfaces to cushion the patient's body and prevent kinking of the catheter when the patient reclines on the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein said slot is tapered from said outer edge of the support toward said central portion of the support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein said support member has a generally cylindrical shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The catheter assembly of claim 3 wherein said slot comprises a generally triangular shaped cut-out of the support member having its apex located generally centrally in the support member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |