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Catheter introducer with fluid chamber valve
Assignee: Cordis Corp
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Filing: 1994-04-19
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Granted: 1995-10-24
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Expires: 2014-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A catheter introducer comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of the sheath. The housing encloses a fluid-filled chamber and carries a pair of valves aligned along the axis, the valves being at opposed ends of the fluid-filled chamber and communicating therewith. The valves serve to substantially retain the fluid within the housing, while allowing a catheter to pass through the valves and through the tubular sheath. The fluid of the chamber is preferably a gel or high viscosity liquid. The valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and the absence of a catheter or the like extending through the valves and chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence A. Weinstein
- 👤 Roberta D. Goode
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61M39/0606; A61M2039/062; A61M2039/0673
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A catheter introducer which comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of said sheath, said housing enclosing a fluid-filled chamber large enough to permit said catheter to extend through said chamber, said chamber carrying a pair of valves aligned along said axis and communicating with said fluid-filled chamber, said valves serving to substantially retain said fluid within said housing while allowing a catheter to pass through said valves and through said tubular sheath, whereby said valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and the absence of a catheter extending through said valves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A catheter introducer which comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of said sheath, said housing enclosing a fluid-filled chamber large enough to permit said catheter to extend through said chamber, said chamber carrying a pair of valves aligned along said axis and communicating with said fluid-filled chamber, said valves serving to substantially retain said fluid within said housing while allowing a catheter to pass through said valves and through said tubular sheath, whereby said valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and the absence of a catheter extending through said valves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter introducer of claim 1 in which said fluid is a hydrophobic gel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The catheter introducer of claim 1 in which said fluid is a silicone having a viscosity of at least about 10,000 cs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The catheter introducer of claim 1 in which said housing carries an inner container which holds said fluid and carries said valves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter introducer of claim 4 in which said inner container is spheroidal in shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The catheter introducer of claim 1 in which said valves are tricuspid valves.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A catheter introducer which comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of said sheath, said housing enclosing a fluid-filled chamber large enough to permit said catheter to extend through said chamber, said chamber carrying a pair of tricuspid valves aligned along said axis on opposed ends of the fluid-filled chamber and communicating with said fluid-filled chamber, said valves serving to substantially retain said fluid within said housing while allowing a catheter to pass through said tricuspid valves and through said tubular sheath, said fluid of the fluid-filled chamber being a hydrophobic gel, whereby said valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and in the absence of a catheter extending through said valves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A catheter introducer which comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of said sheath, said housing enclosing a fluid-filled chamber large enough to permit said catheter to extend through said chamber, said chamber carrying a pair of tricuspid valves aligned along said axis on opposed ends of the fluid-filled chamber and communicating with said fluid-filled chamber, said valves serving to substantially retain said fluid within said housing while allowing a catheter to pass through said tricuspid valves and through said tubular sheath, said fluid of the fluid-filled chamber being a hydrophobic gel, whereby said valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and in the absence of a catheter extending through said valves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The catheter introducer of claim 7 in which said housing carries an inner container which, in turn, carries, said gel and valves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter introducer of claim 8 in which said inner container is spheroidal in shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter introducer of claim 7 in which said gel is a petroleum gel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
119 words
A catheter introducer which comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of said sheath, said housing enclosing a fluid-filled chamber large enough to permit said catheter to extend through said chamber, said chamber carrying a pair of valves aligned along said axis on opposed ends of said fluid-filled chamber, said valves communicating with said fluid-filled chamber, said valves serving to substantially retain said fluid within the housing while allowing a catheter to pass through said valves and through said tubular sheath, said fluid comprising a hydrophobic fluid, whereby said valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and the absence of a catheter extending through said valves.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
119 words
A catheter introducer which comprises a tubular sheath having an axis, and a housing carried on one end of said sheath, said housing enclosing a fluid-filled chamber large enough to permit said catheter to extend through said chamber, said chamber carrying a pair of valves aligned along said axis on opposed ends of said fluid-filled chamber, said valves communicating with said fluid-filled chamber, said valves serving to substantially retain said fluid within the housing while allowing a catheter to pass through said valves and through said tubular sheath, said fluid comprising a hydrophobic fluid, whereby said valves and fluid-filled chamber prevent the backflow of blood both in the presence and the absence of a catheter extending through said valves.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The catheter introducer of claim 11 in which said housing carries an inner container which holds said fluid and carries said valves.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The catheter introducer of claim 12 in which said inner container is spheroidal in shape, said valves being essentially positioned at the respective ends of the major axis of said spheroidal shape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The catheter introducer of claim 13 in which said valves are tricuspid valves.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter introducer of claim 14 in which said gel is a petroleum gel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-10-23 | 1999-04-24 | 1999-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-10-23 | 2003-04-24 | 2003-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-10-23 | 2007-04-24 | 2007-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |