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US4560378A
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Medical accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-06
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Granted: 1985-12-24
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Expires: 2003-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A medical device is disclosed herein for patient care in connection with syringe and catheter drainage and feeding procedures which includes an elongated, flexible extension tube having an adapted plug or fitting at each end and a control clamp operably carried along the length of tube. Each plug or fitting is provided with a pair of dissimilar sized connections adapted to insertably receive a plurality of sized syringe or catheter dispensing nozzles or tips. Caps are provided for covering the connections and a flexible clip is employed for releasably attaching the device to a support or to the clothing of an attending nurse or the patient himself.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary C. Weiland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
In a medical apparatus for use in performing medical procedures of an open system type employing an elongated, pliable patient in-place feeding or drainage tube, the combination comprising: a syringe having a dispensing tip; a pliable extension tube having one end detachably coupled with said syringe dispensing tip and its opposite end detachably coupled to said patient in-place tube; fluid control means operably carried on said extension tube operable to selectively restrict the flow of fluid therethrough; plug means disposed between said syringe tip and one end of said extension tube for mixing at least two fluids together; said plug means comprising a hollow body terminating in a tapered portion adapted to be coupled with said extension tube and having a first entrance adapted to receive said syringe tip; said plug body further provided with a laterally extending body having a tapered base having a second entrance for receiving a selected one of a plurality of syringe tips; said plug means including closure means carried on said body and said lateral body for selectively sealing said bodies in the absence of syringe connections; clip means operably carried on said syringe for releasably supporting said apparatus from supporting material or structure; and said fluid control means includes a rotary valve threadably carried on a strap-like body movably mounted on said extension tube for selectively closing said extension tube to restrict fluid flow therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
In a medical apparatus for use in performing medical procedures of an open system type employing an elongated, pliable patient in-place feeding or drainage tube, the combination comprising: a syringe having a dispensing tip; a pliable extension tube having one end detachably coupled with said syringe dispensing tip and its opposite end detachably coupled to said patient in-place tube; fluid control means operably carried on said extension tube operable to selectively restrict the flow of fluid therethrough; plug means disposed between said syringe tip and one end of said extension tube for mixing at least two fluids together; said plug means comprising a hollow body terminating in a tapered portion adapted to be coupled with said extension tube and having a first entrance adapted to receive said syringe tip; said plug body further provided with a laterally extending body having a tapered base having a second entrance for receiving a selected one of a plurality of syringe tips; said plug means including closure means carried on said body and said lateral body for selectively sealing said bodies in the absence of syringe connections; clip means operably carried on said syringe for releasably supporting said apparatus from supporting material or structure; and said fluid control means includes a rotary valve threadably carried on a strap-like body movably mounted on said extension tube for selectively closing said extension tube to restrict fluid flow therethrough.
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) | 1988-12-23 | 1989-06-24 | 1989-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-23 | 1993-06-24 | 1993-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-23 | 1997-06-24 | 1997-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |