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Catheter introduction syringe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-15
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Granted: 1991-09-03
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Expires: 2010-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, the catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movable between an advanced and retracted position slidably disposed within the fluid chamber, a guide passage formed longitudinally through the hollow syringe barrel and the plunger, the guide passage including an aperture disposed within the fluid chamber and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to the guide passage to prevent passage of fluid through the guide passage during flushing or aspirating of the catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through the guide passage and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into the fluid chamber through the aperture the guide passage being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within the guide passage.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Daniel Raulerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0113; A61M25/06; A61M25/065; A61M39/00; A61M39/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, said catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movable between an advanced position defining a distal end and retracted position defining a proximal end and slidably disposed within said fluid chamber, a guide passage means formed longitudinally through and engaged with a distal end of said hollow syringe barrel and said plunger, said guide passage means including an aperture disposed within said fluid chamber and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to said guide passage means to prevent passage of fluid through said guide passage means during flushing or aspirating of said catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through said guide passage means and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into said fluid chamber through said aperture, said guide passage means being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within said guide passage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, said catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movable between an advanced position defining a distal end and retracted position defining a proximal end and slidably disposed within said fluid chamber, a guide passage means formed longitudinally through and engaged with a distal end of said hollow syringe barrel and said plunger, said guide passage means including an aperture disposed within said fluid chamber and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to said guide passage means to prevent passage of fluid through said guide passage means during flushing or aspirating of said catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through said guide passage means and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into said fluid chamber through said aperture, said guide passage means being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within said guide passage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 1 wherein said aperture is formed adjacent the distal end of said fluid chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 1 wherein said guide passage means comprises a first section extending outwardly from said hollow syringe barrel and a second section extending inwardly into the interior of said fluid chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 3 wherein said second section extends inwardly from the inner end of said first section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 4 wherein said first section and said second section comprise a single hollow member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 3 wherein an intermediate channel is formed between said first section and said second section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 6 further including a conical alignment recess formed on the proximal end of said first section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 3 wherein said guide passage means further includes a conical alignment recess formed on the proximal end of said second section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 3 wherein the proximal end of said second section is disposed within said plunger when said plunger is fully retracted relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 9 further includes a plunger seal mounted on said plunger and a plunger stop is formed on the interior of said hollow syringe barrel to engage said plunger seal to limit retraction of said plunger when said plunger is fully retracted relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 1 wherein said plunger includes a valve recess formed therethrough and said valve assembly is operatively disposed therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 1 wherein a chamber is cooperatively formed between the distal end of said plunger and the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel when said plunger is fully advanced, said aperture being disposed within said chamber.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
226 words
A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, said catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movable between an advanced position defining a distal end and retracted position defining a proximal end and slidably disposed within said fluid chamber, a guide passage means formed longitudinally through said hollow syringe barrel and said plunger, said guide passage means including a first and second section, said first section including a piercing point extending outwardly from the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel and said second section having an aperture formed therethrough to selectively communicate with said fluid chamber is affixed to said plunger slidably disposed within said first section and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to said guide passage means to prevent passage of fluid through said guide passage means during flushing or aspirating of said catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through said guide passage means and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into said fluid chamber through said aperture, said guide passage means being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within said guide passage means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
226 words
A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, said catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movable between an advanced position defining a distal end and retracted position defining a proximal end and slidably disposed within said fluid chamber, a guide passage means formed longitudinally through said hollow syringe barrel and said plunger, said guide passage means including a first and second section, said first section including a piercing point extending outwardly from the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel and said second section having an aperture formed therethrough to selectively communicate with said fluid chamber is affixed to said plunger slidably disposed within said first section and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to said guide passage means to prevent passage of fluid through said guide passage means during flushing or aspirating of said catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through said guide passage means and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into said fluid chamber through said aperture, said guide passage means being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within said guide passage means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 13 wherein said aperture is formed through said second section adjacent the distal end of said plunger.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 14 wherein said second section includes a conical alignment recess formed on the proximal end thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 13 wherein the major portion of said second section is disposed within said first section when said plunger is fully advanced inwardly relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 16 further includes a plunger stop is formed on the interior of said hollow syringe barrel to engage said plunger seal to limit retraction of said plunger when said plunger is fully retracted relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 13 wherein the distal end of said second portion is disposed within said first section when said plunger is in either the fully advanced or fully retracted position relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter introduction syringe of, claim 13 wherein said plunger includes a valve recess formed therethrough and said valve assembly is operatively disposed therein.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
42 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 13 wherein a chamber is cooperatively formed between the distal end of said plunger and the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel when said plunger is fully advanced, said aperture being disposed within said chamber.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
229 words
A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, said catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movably between an advanced position defining a distal end and retracted position defining a proximal end and disposed within said fluid chamber, a guide passage means formed longitudinally through said hollow syringe barrel and said plunger, said guide passage means including a first and second section, said first section including a blunt point extending outwardly from the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel and said second section having an aperture formed therethrough to selectively communicate with said fluid chamber and including a piercing point affixed to said plunger slidably disposed within said first section and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to said guide passage means to prevent passage of fluid through said guide passage means during flushing or aspirating of said catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through said guide passage means and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into said fluid chamber through said aperture, said guide passage means being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within said guide passage means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
229 words
A catheter introduction syringe for the introduction of a catheter or catheter guide wire into a patient's body, said catheter introduction syringe comprises a hollow syringe barrel including a fluid chamber, a plunger movably between an advanced position defining a distal end and retracted position defining a proximal end and disposed within said fluid chamber, a guide passage means formed longitudinally through said hollow syringe barrel and said plunger, said guide passage means including a first and second section, said first section including a blunt point extending outwardly from the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel and said second section having an aperture formed therethrough to selectively communicate with said fluid chamber and including a piercing point affixed to said plunger slidably disposed within said first section and a valve assembly disposed in operative relationship relative to said guide passage means to prevent passage of fluid through said guide passage means during flushing or aspirating of said catheter introduction syringe or during the introduction or withdrawal of a catheter or catheter guide wire through said guide passage means and to permit fluid to flow from the patient's body into said fluid chamber through said aperture, said guide passage means being configured to maintain the catheter or catheter guide wire in a substantially straight configuration while the catheter or catheter guide wire is disposed within said guide passage means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 21 wherein said aperture is formed through said second section adjacent the distal end of said plunger.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 21 said second section includes a conical alignment recess formed on the distal end thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
42 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 21 wherein the major portion of second section is disposed within said first section and said piercing point extends outwardly from said blunt point when said plunger is fully advanced relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
The catheter introduction syringe plunger of claim 24 wherein said blunt point is disposed within the first section when said plunger is fully retracted relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
52 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 25 further includes a plunger seal mounted on said plunger and a plunger stop is formed on the interior of said hollow syringe barrel to engage said plunger seal to limit retraction of said plunger when said plunger is retracted relative to said hollow syringe barrel.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 21 wherein said plunger includes a valve recess formed therethrough and said valve assembly is operatively disposed therein.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
42 words
The catheter introduction syringe of claim 21 wherein a chamber is cooperatively formed between the distal end of said plunger and the distal end of said hollow syringe barrel when said plunger is fully advanced, said aperture being disposed within said chamber.
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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) | 1994-09-02 | 1995-03-04 | 1995-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-02 | 1999-03-04 | 1999-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-02 | 2003-03-04 | 2003-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |