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Emergency I.V. set-up apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-08-16
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Granted: 1993-03-23
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Expires: 2011-08-16
Abstract
Abstract Emergency I.V. set-up apparatus comprises a flexible bag and flexible tube fixedly attached to the bag, and pre-packaged in one sterile package. The apparatus includes a base to which a cap is securely attached, with an output end of the flexible tube inserted into the cap in a sterile manner to block off the I.V. tube. A valve is connected to the tubing to control flow from the bag into the tubing. The bag and tube, may be pre-filled and pre-primed. In operation, an emergency field personnel paramedic can remove the flexible tube with one hand to begin an I.V. solution delivery to a patient alone in a very small amount of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth D. Karpiak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An emergency I.V. set-up apparatus, comprising: a flexible container for containing I.V. fluid having means for hanging said container; a flexible tube fixedly connected in fluid communication with said container, said tube having a sterile outlet end; a drip chamber connected to said tube, said drip chamber having a rigid base; a cap for covering said sterile outlet end, said cap being fixedly connected to said rigid base to permit said sterile outlet end of said tube to be removed from said cap by pulling on said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An emergency I.V. set-up apparatus, comprising: a flexible container for containing I.V. fluid having means for hanging said container; a flexible tube fixedly connected in fluid communication with said container, said tube having a sterile outlet end; a drip chamber connected to said tube, said drip chamber having a rigid base; a cap for covering said sterile outlet end, said cap being fixedly connected to said rigid base to permit said sterile outlet end of said tube to be removed from said cap by pulling on said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tubing includes extension tubing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as in claim 2, further comprising a valve connected to said tubing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising medication injection ports in said tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising a drip chamber mechanism connected in fluid communication between said container and said tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as in claim 5, wherein said container and tube are pre-filled with I.V. fluid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
Apparatus as in claim 6, wherein said tube is pre-primed.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of establishing an emergency I.V. set up comprising the steps of: providing a flexible container having a flexible tube fixedly attached thereto, a drip chamber and connected to said tube having a rigid base connected thereto; and a cap pre-attached to the base, with one end of the flexible tube inserted into the cap; suspending the bag at a desired elevation; grasping said tube and pulling said tube from said cap while said cap remains fixed to said base for releasing an outlet of said tube; and connecting said outlet end of said tube in fluid communication with an intravenous catheter inserted in the body of a patient.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of establishing an emergency I.V. set up comprising the steps of: providing a flexible container having a flexible tube fixedly attached thereto, a drip chamber and connected to said tube having a rigid base connected thereto; and a cap pre-attached to the base, with one end of the flexible tube inserted into the cap; suspending the bag at a desired elevation; grasping said tube and pulling said tube from said cap while said cap remains fixed to said base for releasing an outlet of said tube; and connecting said outlet end of said tube in fluid communication with an intravenous catheter inserted in the body of a patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 8, further comprising: providing a valve attached to said tubing; opening said valve to permit fluid to flow into said tubing; and priming said tubing.
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