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Apparatus for the removal of contents of body cavities by suction and/or for sampling during an operation
Assignee: Chinoin Private Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-10-23
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1998-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A system for removing materials from a body cavity which comprises a flexible catheter having a rigid end formed with an edge and connected to a filter vessel to which a suction source is also connected together with sources of washing and treating agents for the evacuated body material.
Inventors
- 👤 Balazs Dolhay
- 👤 Zsolt Barczy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/0283; A61B10/0291; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/79; A61M1/84; A61B10/0045; A61B2010/0074; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22001; A61M1/80; A61M1/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
An apparatus for the evacuation of the contents of a body cavity which comprises: a flexible catheter having at least one end insertable into a body cavity and formed with an opening; a container provided with a filter subdividing the interior of the container into a first chamber communicating with another end of said catheter and a second chamber; a suction source connected to said second chamber for evacuating said container and drawing material from said body cavity through said catheter into said first chamber and at least in part onto said filter; and two sources of liquid connected to said container at said first chamber, said catheter being flexible substantially over its entire length and being formed at said end with a metallic rigid member provided with a lateral opening for communication with the body cavity, said end being rounded axially ahead of said opening in the direction of insertion into the body cavity, said rigid member forming a sharp edge adjacent said lateral opening, a washing-agent source and a fixing-agent source being each connected to said chamber at said first chamber and provided with means for sequential treatment of material on said filter with liquids from these sources.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
200 words
An apparatus for the evacuation of the contents of a body cavity which comprises: a flexible catheter having at least one end insertable into a body cavity and formed with an opening; a container provided with a filter subdividing the interior of the container into a first chamber communicating with another end of said catheter and a second chamber; a suction source connected to said second chamber for evacuating said container and drawing material from said body cavity through said catheter into said first chamber and at least in part onto said filter; and two sources of liquid connected to said container at said first chamber, said catheter being flexible substantially over its entire length and being formed at said end with a metallic rigid member provided with a lateral opening for communication with the body cavity, said end being rounded axially ahead of said opening in the direction of insertion into the body cavity, said rigid member forming a sharp edge adjacent said lateral opening, a washing-agent source and a fixing-agent source being each connected to said chamber at said first chamber and provided with means for sequential treatment of material on said filter with liquids from these sources.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said wahsing-agent source and said fixing-agent source are respective liquid receptacles connected by respective valves to said container, said suction source being connected by a further valve to said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 wherein a bag-like filter is attached to said cover and reaches into said vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 wherein said container is composed at least in part of transparent material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus defined in claim 4 wherein said container is at least in part composed of plastic and is disposable after use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said container comprises a cover affixed to said other end of said catheter, a vessel sealingly engageable with said cover forming said chambers and replaceable in said container, and a closure element applicable to the vessel upon its separation from said cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid member is a metal insert in a wall of the flexible catheter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein the rigid member is a metal shell affixed to the flexible material of the catheter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1, further comprising a guide tube insertable in the body cavity and adapted to pass said catheter, and means for affixing said guide tube to said catheter.
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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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |