US3138161A
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Needle plug guide for catheter
Assignee: Latex Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwight L Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 17:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1018; A61M25/10181; A61M25/10182; A61M25/10184; A61M25/10185; A61M2025/0018; A61M39/00; A61M2039/0009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A RETENTION CATHETER HAVING A FLUID INJECTION TUBE BRANCH WITH AN OPEN OUTER END, A HOLLOW PLUG INSERTED IN SAID OPEN END AND RADIALLY DISTENDING SAID TUBE, SAID PLUG HAVING AN OUTWARDLY OPEN BORE AND A TRANSVERSE SELF-SEALING INNER END WALL, A FLEXIBLE LIP PORTION ON THE OUTER END OF SAID PLUG OVERHANGING SAID BORE, AND A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID LIP INTO SAID BORE WITH ITS POINT ADJACENT SAID END WALL, SAID LIP YIELDINGLY HOLDING SAID NEEDLE IN POSITION FOR AXIALLY PIERCING SAID END WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A RETENTION CATHETER HAVING A FLUID INJECTION TUBE BRANCH WITH AN OPEN OUTER END, A HOLLOW PLUG INSERTED IN SAID OPEN END AND RADIALLY DISTENDING SAID TUBE, SAID PLUG HAVING AN OUTWARDLY OPEN BORE AND A TRANSVERSE SELF-SEALING INNER END WALL, A FLEXIBLE LIP PORTION ON THE OUTER END OF SAID PLUG OVERHANGING SAID BORE, AND A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID LIP INTO SAID BORE WITH ITS POINT ADJACENT SAID END WALL, SAID LIP YIELDINGLY HOLDING SAID NEEDLE IN POSITION FOR AXIALLY PIERCING SAID END WALL.
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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |