US3262448A
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Intravenous catheter placement unit
Assignee: Sorenson Research Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-06
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1983-11-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace H Ring
- 👤 Jr Karl A Pannier
- 👤 James L Sorenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN A CATHETHER PLACEMENT UNIT, A CANNULATED NEEDLE, HOLLOW HUB MEANS ON SAID NEEDLE, A SLEEVE SLIDABLE IN SAID HUB MEANS, A CATHETER SHEATH HAVING ONE END FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED IN SAID SLEEVE, SAID SHEATH HAVING A SLIT THEREIN EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, A CATHETER IN SAID SHEATH WITH ONE END EXTENDING INTO SAID NEEDLE, CATHETER ADVANCING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SHEATH AND CONNECTED WITH THE OTHER END OF THE CATHETER, MEANS ON SAID ADVANCING MEANS TO OPEN THE SLIT IN SAID SHEATH AS THE ADVANCING MEANS ARE MOVED THEREALONG AND AN END PORTION ON SAID ADVANCING MEANS OF A SIZE TO PUSH SAID SLEEVE OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SHEATH AND SEAT IN THE HUB MEANS OF SAID NEEDLE WHEN THE CATHETER IS FULLY ADVANCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN A CATHETHER PLACEMENT UNIT, A CANNULATED NEEDLE, HOLLOW HUB MEANS ON SAID NEEDLE, A SLEEVE SLIDABLE IN SAID HUB MEANS, A CATHETER SHEATH HAVING ONE END FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED IN SAID SLEEVE, SAID SHEATH HAVING A SLIT THEREIN EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, A CATHETER IN SAID SHEATH WITH ONE END EXTENDING INTO SAID NEEDLE, CATHETER ADVANCING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SHEATH AND CONNECTED WITH THE OTHER END OF THE CATHETER, MEANS ON SAID ADVANCING MEANS TO OPEN THE SLIT IN SAID SHEATH AS THE ADVANCING MEANS ARE MOVED THEREALONG AND AN END PORTION ON SAID ADVANCING MEANS OF A SIZE TO PUSH SAID SLEEVE OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SHEATH AND SEAT IN THE HUB MEANS OF SAID NEEDLE WHEN THE CATHETER IS FULLY ADVANCED.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |