US3190290A
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Intercostal catheters
Assignee: Brunswick Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-08
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1982-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph D Alley
- 👤 David S Sheridan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/007; A61M25/0021; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0108; A61M25/06; A61M25/065; A61M2025/0656
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A CATHETER HAVING A DISTAL END AND A PROXIMAL END COMPRISING A TUBE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TRANSPARENT TO X-RAYS, A LONGITUDINAL LINE OF X-RAY OPAQUE MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAID MATERIAL, AND AN INLET OPENING INTERRUPTING SAID LINE OF X-RAY OPAQUE MATERIAL NEAR THE DISTAL END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A CATHETER HAVING A DISTAL END AND A PROXIMAL END COMPRISING A TUBE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TRANSPARENT TO X-RAYS, A LONGITUDINAL LINE OF X-RAY OPAQUE MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAID MATERIAL, AND AN INLET OPENING INTERRUPTING SAID LINE OF X-RAY OPAQUE MATERIAL NEAR THE DISTAL END.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
A SURGICAL CATHETER HAVING A DISTAL END AND A PROXIMAL END ADAPTED TO BE WITHDRAWN THROUGH A SECONDARY INCISION DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE SUBSEQUENT TO ITS INSERTION INTO THE BODY THROUGH A PRIMARY INCISION COMPRISING A TUBE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND A PROXIMAL END PORTION HAVING AN END OPENING LYING SUBSTANTIALLY IN A PLANE WHICH FORMS LESS THAN 45* ANGLE WITH A CENTERLINE OF SAID PROXIMAL END PORTION WHEREBY A SLANTED END SECTION IS FORMED WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED BY FORCEPS FOR WITHDRAWING THE PROXIMAL END PORTION THROUGH AN INCISION, SAID SLANTED END SECTION SMOOTHLY PARTING TISSUE SURROUNDING THE INCISION TO ALLOW FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE PROXIMAL END PORTION WITHOUT RIPPING SAID TISSUE DURING SAID WITHDRAWAL.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
A SURGICAL CATHETER HAVING A DISTAL END AND A PROXIMAL END ADAPTED TO BE WITHDRAWN THROUGH A SECONDARY INCISION DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE SUBSEQUENT TO ITS INSERTION INTO THE BODY THROUGH A PRIMARY INCISION COMPRISING A TUBE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND A PROXIMAL END PORTION HAVING AN END OPENING LYING SUBSTANTIALLY IN A PLANE WHICH FORMS LESS THAN 45* ANGLE WITH A CENTERLINE OF SAID PROXIMAL END PORTION WHEREBY A SLANTED END SECTION IS FORMED WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED BY FORCEPS FOR WITHDRAWING THE PROXIMAL END PORTION THROUGH AN INCISION, SAID SLANTED END SECTION SMOOTHLY PARTING TISSUE SURROUNDING THE INCISION TO ALLOW FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE PROXIMAL END PORTION WITHOUT RIPPING SAID TISSUE DURING SAID WITHDRAWAL.
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |