US4572182A
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Notched pressure pad for an artery clamp
Assignee: Instromedix Inc
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Filing: 1983-12-27
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Granted: 1986-02-25
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Expires: 2003-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A notched pressure pad for use on an artery clamp of the type used to apply pressure following catheterization of a major artery. The pad includes a notched portion to facilitate placement of the pad over a catheter prior to removal of a catheter from a patient's artery. The pad is removably attached to an artery clamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Suzanne M. Royse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/132; A61B2017/12004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A pressure pad for use with an artery clamp at the conclusion of an arterial puncture procedure to facilitate clamping of the arterial puncture site prior to withdrawal from the site of a puncturing implement, said pad comprising a substantially disc-shaped base which includes a notch extending from the periphery of said base towards a central portion of said base, said notch having its largest width at said periphery, and an integral mounting boss attached to said disc for mounting the pad on the artery clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A pressure pad for use with an artery clamp at the conclusion of an arterial puncture procedure to facilitate clamping of the arterial puncture site prior to withdrawal from the site of a puncturing implement, said pad comprising a substantially disc-shaped base which includes a notch extending from the periphery of said base towards a central portion of said base, said notch having its largest width at said periphery, and an integral mounting boss attached to said disc for mounting the pad on the artery clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pressure pad of claim 1, wherein said mounting boss is positioned axially centrally of said base, and said notch extends a major portion of the distance betweeen said periphery and said boss.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pressure pad of claim 1, wherein the width said notch at said periphery comprises less than 1/6 of the periphery of said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pressure pad of claim 1, wherein said notch is substantially V-shaped and is oriented so that the outline thereof points to the center of the disc-shaped base.
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) | 1989-02-24 | 1989-08-26 | 1990-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-24 | 1993-08-26 | 1994-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-24 | 1997-08-26 | 1998-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |