US4072153A
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Post hysterectomy fluid drainage tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-03
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1996-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A flexible surgical T tube for use as a post hysterectomy fluid drainage tube having a plurality of drain ports extending across the top of the cross tube having open ends thereof and the ports extending around the periphery of the tube and with a top central port designed for tube removal after implantation thereof by simple non-surgical withdrawal.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Swartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A flexible surgical T tube for insertion into the retroperitoneal space of a patient following hysterectomy for removing fluid and debris therefrom, comprising; a pair of independent tubes connected together in parallel defining a double lumen tube, said tubes diverging at one end and each terminating in an arm thereby defining a pair of independent substantially colinear divergent arms of approximately 1 1/2 inches in length generally forming an overall T configuration; a plurality of drainage ports formed in and disposed around the periphery of each of said arms; and each of said arms terminating in an open port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A flexible surgical T tube for insertion into the retroperitoneal space of a patient following hysterectomy for removing fluid and debris therefrom, comprising; a pair of independent tubes connected together in parallel defining a double lumen tube, said tubes diverging at one end and each terminating in an arm thereby defining a pair of independent substantially colinear divergent arms of approximately 1 1/2 inches in length generally forming an overall T configuration; a plurality of drainage ports formed in and disposed around the periphery of each of said arms; and each of said arms terminating in an open port.
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) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |