US4582508A
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Garment for receiving catheters and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-27
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Granted: 1986-04-15
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Expires: 2004-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A garment is provided for holding, storing, supporting, and receiving certain indwelling catheters, e.g., a Hickman catheter or similar device to a patient's body. The garment is generally comprised of three elements including straps to hold said garment securely to patient's body and a pocket element within which to store said catheter. Fastening means are provided to connect the elements, said means being of various types. The garment is made of various types of material including disposable or throw away material.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilma F. Pavelka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/14; A61F13/143; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0206; A61M2025/0246; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A garment for a patient for holding, supporting, receiving and storing indwelling catheters, comprising: (a) a first body attachment element for mounting around a patient's body in the horizontal plane near the patient's waist; (b) a pocket element connected to said first body attachment element to hold, receive and store certain indwelling catheters; (c) a second body attachment element connecting in a second place said first body attachment element to said pocket element by extending over a patient's shoulder; (d) fastening means for connecting said elements; (e) said garment being of a size to receive and retain therein certain indwelling catheters about a human's body; (f) said pocket element having a rearside and inwardly deposed layer of material for being worn against the patient; (g) said pocket element further having a frontside and outwardly deposed layer of material being worn separated from the patient by said rearside and inwardly deposed layer of material; and (h) said rearside and inwardly deposed layer of material has an opening therein for insertion of said catheter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A garment for a patient for holding, supporting, receiving and storing indwelling catheters, comprising: (a) a first body attachment element for mounting around a patient's body in the horizontal plane near the patient's waist; (b) a pocket element connected to said first body attachment element to hold, receive and store certain indwelling catheters; (c) a second body attachment element connecting in a second place said first body attachment element to said pocket element by extending over a patient's shoulder; (d) fastening means for connecting said elements; (e) said garment being of a size to receive and retain therein certain indwelling catheters about a human's body; (f) said pocket element having a rearside and inwardly deposed layer of material for being worn against the patient; (g) said pocket element further having a frontside and outwardly deposed layer of material being worn separated from the patient by said rearside and inwardly deposed layer of material; and (h) said rearside and inwardly deposed layer of material has an opening therein for insertion of said catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1, further comprising at least one additional pocket element mounted on said garment for receiving at least one indwelling catheter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein the corners of said pocket element are rounded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein the corners of said pocket element are pointed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element is sewn to said first body attachment element and said first body attachment is sewn to said second body attachment element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element is stapled to said first body attachment element and said first body attachment element is stapled to said second body attachment element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element is glued to said first body attachment element and said first body attachment element is glued to said second body attachment element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element snaps to said first body attachment element and said first body attachment element snaps to said second body attachment element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element is attached to said first body attachment element and said first body attachment element is attached to said second body attachment element by artificial burr material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said elements are one unbroken piece.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said two layers of material have been sewn.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said two layers of material have been stapled.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said two layers of material have been glued.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said two layers of material are one unbroken piece of material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said elements are constructed of a cloth-like material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said elements are constructed of a rubber-like material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said elements are constructed of a paper-like material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said elements are constructed of disposable material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said fastening means are snaps.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said fastening means are artificial burr material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said fastening means are strings consisting of the material of garment construction.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element and said second body attachment element, are for use and disposal to the right side of the patient's body.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element and said second body attachment element, are for use and disposal to the left side of the patient's body.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element is for use and disposal to the back side of the patient's body.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1, further comprising resilient band means mounted with said first body attachment element and second body attachment element for use and conformation to the body of the patient.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said pocket element is detachably connected to said first body attachment element and second body attachment element.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said fastening means are a plurality so as to allow adjustment of the garment for snugly fitting a patient's body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-14 | 1993-10-14 | 1994-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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