US4392854A
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Device for fixing catheters or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-28
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Granted: 1983-07-12
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Expires: 2000-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for fixing catheters or the like, having a curved plate with a reinforcing bead, and three supporting legs extending radially therefrom, the legs arranged to provide an access arc to the curved plate of greater than 180°.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernhard Ibach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/028; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A device for fixing catheters or the like on the surface of a body, comprising a curved plate having an axis of curvature adapted for alignment substantially normal to said body, said curved plate extending less than 180° about said axis of curvature; and a plurality of legs attached to said curved plate, each of said legs extending at an acute angle relative to said axis of curvature and each of said legs having a foot portion adapted for adhesion to said body and a raised portion attached to said curved plate, to support said curved plate at a spaced-apart position from said body.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A device for fixing catheters or the like on the surface of a body, comprising a curved plate having an axis of curvature adapted for alignment substantially normal to said body, said curved plate extending less than 180° about said axis of curvature; and a plurality of legs attached to said curved plate, each of said legs extending at an acute angle relative to said axis of curvature and each of said legs having a foot portion adapted for adhesion to said body and a raised portion attached to said curved plate, to support said curved plate at a spaced-apart position from said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said foot portion of said legs further comprise pads adapted for substantially horizontal alignment with said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said plurality of legs further comprise three legs asymmetrically distributed about said curved plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 3, wherein said asymmetrical distribution of said legs lies in an included angle about said curved plate of less than 180°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said curved plate further comprises a plurality of holes adapted for receiving fastening threads or the like.
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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) | 1986-07-11 | 1987-01-10 | 1987-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-11 | 1991-01-10 | 1991-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-11 | 1995-01-10 | 1995-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |