US5188609A
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Swivel clip medical tube holder
Assignee: Bryman Medical Inc
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Filing: 1991-07-08
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Granted: 1993-02-23
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Expires: 2011-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A holder for securely, but removably, attaching a medical tube to the body of a patient. The holder comprises a clip releasably connectable to the medical tube, a base for supporting the clip and a connecting component for connecting the clip to the base. An adhesive pad can be associated with the base to secure the holder to the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Bayless
- 👤 Russell R. Lyon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:58
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16L3/137; A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0206; A61M2025/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A tubing holder comprising, deformable retainer means for retaining tubing, said deformable retainer means comprises a relatively thin strip of flexible material, said strip is reversed upon itself to form a clip having a closed end and a pair of spaced apart, elongated arms, said pair of elongated arms are arranged to be selectively engaged with each other thereby to close said clip, base means, and connector means for movably joining said deformable means to said base means, said connector means is shorter than said deformable retainer means whereby said deformable retainer means is maintained in close proximity to said base means, said connector means includes a loop means spaced apart from said deformable retainer means adjacent to the closed end thereof, interlocking means adapted to encompass a portion of said loop means and engage said base means, said interlocking means comprises a U-shaped strap which engages said loop means, said U-shaped strap includes enlarged free ends for slidably engaging said base means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A tubing holder comprising, deformable retainer means for retaining tubing, said deformable retainer means comprises a relatively thin strip of flexible material, said strip is reversed upon itself to form a clip having a closed end and a pair of spaced apart, elongated arms, said pair of elongated arms are arranged to be selectively engaged with each other thereby to close said clip, base means, and connector means for movably joining said deformable means to said base means, said connector means is shorter than said deformable retainer means whereby said deformable retainer means is maintained in close proximity to said base means, said connector means includes a loop means spaced apart from said deformable retainer means adjacent to the closed end thereof, interlocking means adapted to encompass a portion of said loop means and engage said base means, said interlocking means comprises a U-shaped strap which engages said loop means, said U-shaped strap includes enlarged free ends for slidably engaging said base means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The holder recited in claim 1 wherein, said connector means joins said deformable means to said base means so as to permit said deformable means to move from a position perpendicular to said base means to a plurality of positions approximately parallel to said base means and any angle therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder recited in claim 1 wherein, said base means includes a cavity for receiving and engaging said connector means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder recited in claim 1 including, adhesive means on the undersurface of said base means for adhering to a surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The holder recited in claim 1 including, at least one gripping means provided on the surface of said deformable retainer means intermediate said elongated arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The holder recited in claim 5 wherein said gripping means comprises a projection extending from said deformable retainer means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The holder recited in claim 1 wherein, the closed end of said deformable retainer means form a first smooth arc, and said loop means form a second smooth arc at least a portion of which is substantially parallel to said first arc.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The holder recited in claim 1 wherein, said base means includes an aperture therein for receiving at least a portion of said connector means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The holder recited in claim 8 wherein, said base means defines a cavity which receives said portion of said connector means through said aperture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The holder recited in claim 1 wherein, each of said pair of elongated arms has an enlarged end portion which enhances an interlocking relationship of said arms when engaged with each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The holder recited in claim 1 wherein, said deformable retainer means is formed of a resilient material which tends to return to a normal position after said deformable retainer means has been deformed.
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