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Peritoneal catheter
Assignee: Sil Med Corp
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Filing: 1990-07-09
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Granted: 1992-03-24
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Expires: 2010-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A peritoneal catheter for introducing and withdrawing fluid from an abdominal cavity which catheter has a plurality of ingress and egress ports spaced about the circumference and along the length of the intra-abdominal portion, which ports are arranged to decrease in size from the proximal to the distal end and, further which has a body portion formed into at least a one-half turn. The catheter tubing and the ports therein are coated with Ultra-low Temperature Isotropic carbon.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard A. Trudell
- 👤 Clarence J. Gdowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/007; A61M25/0021; A61M25/0041; A61M25/0043; A61M25/0045; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A peritoneal catheter for introducing into and withdrawing fluid from an abdominal cavity comprising a length of tubing having an intra-abdominal portion, a body portion, and an external body portion, said intra-abdominal portion having a distal end port and further having a plurality of ingress and egress ports positioned about its circumference and along its length, said ingress and egress ports of graded diameter, the smallest positioned closest to said distal end port and the largest positioned closest to said body portion, said distal end port having a diameter less than the inner diameter of said tubing, said body portion formed into at least a one-half helical turn a selected distance above the position of said ports that transform the flow into a flow with a radial component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A peritoneal catheter for introducing into and withdrawing fluid from an abdominal cavity comprising a length of tubing having an intra-abdominal portion, a body portion, and an external body portion, said intra-abdominal portion having a distal end port and further having a plurality of ingress and egress ports positioned about its circumference and along its length, said ingress and egress ports of graded diameter, the smallest positioned closest to said distal end port and the largest positioned closest to said body portion, said distal end port having a diameter less than the inner diameter of said tubing, said body portion formed into at least a one-half helical turn a selected distance above the position of said ports that transform the flow into a flow with a radial component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least the intra-abdominal portion has a coating thereon of ultra low temperature isotropic carbon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the helical turn has a diameter on the order of 2.8 cm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the pitch of the helical turn is on the order of 1.3 cm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the catheter is formed from silicone rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the catheter is formed of polymeric material.
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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) | 1995-03-24 | 1995-09-23 | 1996-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-24 | 1999-09-23 | 2000-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-24 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |