US4193392A
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Method for removing ova from animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-23
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1997-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A method and means for inserting fluid into a uterus of an animal is described. One or more inlet cannula lead into a uteral area and communicates with the exterior of the animal. Means for sealing off the uteral area is provided and one or more outlet cannula lead from the uteral area and communicate with the exterior of the animal. By this means, ova can be removed without the need for separate surgical operation. As described, the means for sealing off the uteral area consists of inflatable diaphragms.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon R. Barnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/42; A61B17/425; A61B17/43; A61B17/435; A61D; A61D19/00; A61D19/04; A61D7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of repeatedly flushing ova from the uterus of an animal including the steps of: (a) surgically implanting in the uterus at least one inlet cannula extending from the uterus to the exterior of the animal; (b) surgically implanting in the uterus at least one outlet cannula extending from the uterus to the exterior of the animal; (c) surgically implanting in a lower region of the uterus an inflatable diaphragm, and surgically implanting an inflation tube passing from the inflatable diaphragm to the exterior of the animal; (d) inflating said diaphragm prior to inserting a flushing fluid through said inlet cannula and withdrawing said flushing fluid through said outlet cannula to thereby withdraw an ovum or ova from the uterus; (e) deflating said diaphragm after flushing has been completed; and (f) repeating steps (d) and (e) each time it is desired to flush an ovum or ova from the uterus.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A method of repeatedly flushing ova from the uterus of an animal including the steps of: (a) surgically implanting in the uterus at least one inlet cannula extending from the uterus to the exterior of the animal; (b) surgically implanting in the uterus at least one outlet cannula extending from the uterus to the exterior of the animal; (c) surgically implanting in a lower region of the uterus an inflatable diaphragm, and surgically implanting an inflation tube passing from the inflatable diaphragm to the exterior of the animal; (d) inflating said diaphragm prior to inserting a flushing fluid through said inlet cannula and withdrawing said flushing fluid through said outlet cannula to thereby withdraw an ovum or ova from the uterus; (e) deflating said diaphragm after flushing has been completed; and (f) repeating steps (d) and (e) each time it is desired to flush an ovum or ova from the uterus.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |