US4633865A
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Device for performing examinations and interventions in the abdominal cavity of a patient
Assignee: RIWOPLAN MEDIZIN-TECHNISCHE EINRICHTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH A CORP OF GERMANY
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Filing: 1984-07-19
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2004-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in performing examinations and surgical interventions within the abdominal cavity of a patient comprises a cowling having a marginal area which is applicable to the abdominal integument of the patient and which is provided with an upper temporarily closable opening in communication with an annular projection which is directed into the inside of the cowling and which has a free end which is applicable in hermetic contact with the abdominal integument, whereby a negative pressure generated within the cowling raises the abdominal integument. Optional instruments may thereupon be inserted through the opening and via the abdominal integument into the abdominal cavity without damaging any internal organs and vessels which were initially in contact with the inner side of the abdominal integument.
Inventors
- 👤 Maria Hengstberger
- 👤 Herbert Hengstberger
- 👤 Harry Monch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A device for use in performing examinations and surgical operations within an abdominal cavity of a patient after an abdominal integument has been pierced to allow insertion of a known instrument into the cavity, said device comprising a cowling having an interior and a marginal section for sealingly engaging the abdominal integument, said cowling having means for connecting a source of vacuum to the interior of the cowling including a connector, said cowling having means for forming a temporarily closable opening in the upper portion of said cowling with an annular projection directed into the interior of the cowling, said annular projection being an annular corrugation of the cowling surface with a U shape and a bight portion of the corrugation extending into the interior of the cowling to form a free end for creating a sealing contact with the abdominal integument, said means for connecting to a source of vacuum including first means for defining at least one circular line of orifices and second means for defining at least one connecting space for the circular orifices having a radial passage extending to said connector so that the abdominal integument may be raised by temporarily closing said opening and generating a negative pressure within the interior of the cowling and when raised the abdominal integument can be pierced by an instrument extending through said opening.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
225 words
A device for use in performing examinations and surgical operations within an abdominal cavity of a patient after an abdominal integument has been pierced to allow insertion of a known instrument into the cavity, said device comprising a cowling having an interior and a marginal section for sealingly engaging the abdominal integument, said cowling having means for connecting a source of vacuum to the interior of the cowling including a connector, said cowling having means for forming a temporarily closable opening in the upper portion of said cowling with an annular projection directed into the interior of the cowling, said annular projection being an annular corrugation of the cowling surface with a U shape and a bight portion of the corrugation extending into the interior of the cowling to form a free end for creating a sealing contact with the abdominal integument, said means for connecting to a source of vacuum including first means for defining at least one circular line of orifices and second means for defining at least one connecting space for the circular orifices having a radial passage extending to said connector so that the abdominal integument may be raised by temporarily closing said opening and generating a negative pressure within the interior of the cowling and when raised the abdominal integument can be pierced by an instrument extending through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said first means are orifices in said cowling and said second means comprise an annular sheet member secured to said cowling to cover said orifices, said annular sheet member being embossed to form said connecting spaces and radial passages.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein said cowling has at least two circular lines of orifices and said annular sheet member has embossments for the connecting spaces for each of said two circular lines of orifices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the cowling and the annular sheet member consist of transparent plastic materials.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the cowling and the annular sheet member consist of a pigmented plastic member.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
172 words
A device for use in performing examinations and surgical operations within an abdominal cavity of a patient after an abdominal integument has been pierced to allow insertion of a known instrument into the cavity, said device comprising a cowling having an interior and a marginal section for sealingly engaging the abdominal integument, said cowling having means on an outer surface for attaching the cowling to a vertical adjustable carrier, said cowling having means for connecting a source of vacuum to the interior of the cowling including a connector, said cowling having means for forming a temporarily closable opening in the upper portion of said cowling with an annular projection directed into the interior of the cowling, said annular projection having a free end for creating a sealing contact with the abdominal integument so that the abdominal integument may be raised by temporarily closing said opening and generating a negative pressure within the interior of the cowling and when raised the abdominal integument can be pierced by an instrument extending through said opening.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
172 words
A device for use in performing examinations and surgical operations within an abdominal cavity of a patient after an abdominal integument has been pierced to allow insertion of a known instrument into the cavity, said device comprising a cowling having an interior and a marginal section for sealingly engaging the abdominal integument, said cowling having means on an outer surface for attaching the cowling to a vertical adjustable carrier, said cowling having means for connecting a source of vacuum to the interior of the cowling including a connector, said cowling having means for forming a temporarily closable opening in the upper portion of said cowling with an annular projection directed into the interior of the cowling, said annular projection having a free end for creating a sealing contact with the abdominal integument so that the abdominal integument may be raised by temporarily closing said opening and generating a negative pressure within the interior of the cowling and when raised the abdominal integument can be pierced by an instrument extending through said opening.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |