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US3071137A
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Animated intestinal tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-18
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin W Niebel
- 👤 Forney D Winner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A SINGLE LUMEN INTESTINAL TUBE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A FLEXIBLE TUBE; A HEAD ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE; SAID HEAD BEING COMPRISED OF A RIGID TUBE ONE END OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE; A FLEXIBLE BALLOON CAPABLE OF MARKED LONGITUDINAL EXPANSION FASTENED TO THE END OF SAID RIGID TUBE REMOTE FROM SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE; A SLEEVE SLIDABLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID RIGID TUBE; ORIFICES POSITIONED ON SAID RIGID TUBE CAPABLE OF BEING OPENED AND CLOSED BY SLIDE ACTION OF SAID SLEEVE WHEREBY THERE IS INTERMITTENT SUCTION OF INTESTINAL CONTENTS THROUGH SAID HEAD; AND MEANS FOR REGULATING THE INFLATION AND DEFLATION OF SAID FLEXIBLE BALLOON IN TIMED RELATION THUS PERMITTING ALTERNATE PROGRESSIVE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID HEAD AND SUCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A SINGLE LUMEN INTESTINAL TUBE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A FLEXIBLE TUBE; A HEAD ATTACHED TO ONE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE; SAID HEAD BEING COMPRISED OF A RIGID TUBE ONE END OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE; A FLEXIBLE BALLOON CAPABLE OF MARKED LONGITUDINAL EXPANSION FASTENED TO THE END OF SAID RIGID TUBE REMOTE FROM SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE; A SLEEVE SLIDABLY POSITIONED WITHIN SAID RIGID TUBE; ORIFICES POSITIONED ON SAID RIGID TUBE CAPABLE OF BEING OPENED AND CLOSED BY SLIDE ACTION OF SAID SLEEVE WHEREBY THERE IS INTERMITTENT SUCTION OF INTESTINAL CONTENTS THROUGH SAID HEAD; AND MEANS FOR REGULATING THE INFLATION AND DEFLATION OF SAID FLEXIBLE BALLOON IN TIMED RELATION THUS PERMITTING ALTERNATE PROGRESSIVE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID HEAD AND SUCTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |