US3315519A
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Surgical glove leak tester
Assignee: American Sterilizer Co
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Filing: 1964-04-13
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1984-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/02; G01M3/26; G01M3/32; G01M3/3218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A SURGICAL GLOVE LEAK TESTER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A CHAMBER IN SAID HOUSING FOR RECEIVING A SURGICAL GLOVE HAVING A CUFF, A HOLDER IN SAID CHAMBER FOR INSERTION INTO THE CUFF OF SAID GLOVE, MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER FOR ENGAGING OUTSIDE PORTIONS OF THE CUFF ON SAID GLOVE MOUNTED ON SAID HOLDER TO THEREBY EFFECT AN AIR-TIGHT CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID HOLDER AND SAID CUFF OF SAID GLOVE, MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOLDER FOR CONDUCTING PRESSURIZED FLUID THROUGH SAID HOLDER FOR INFLATING SAID GLOVE, AND MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER ADAPTED TO OVERLIE TO ENGAGE TWO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ENTIRE GLOVE FOR CONFINING SAID GLOVE AGAINST EXPANDING AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD NORMALLY BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE PRESSURE OF THE PRESSURIZED FLUID SUPPLIED THERETO WHICH IS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE LEAKAGE THROUGH MINUTES HOLES IN SAID GLOVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A SURGICAL GLOVE LEAK TESTER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A CHAMBER IN SAID HOUSING FOR RECEIVING A SURGICAL GLOVE HAVING A CUFF, A HOLDER IN SAID CHAMBER FOR INSERTION INTO THE CUFF OF SAID GLOVE, MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER FOR ENGAGING OUTSIDE PORTIONS OF THE CUFF ON SAID GLOVE MOUNTED ON SAID HOLDER TO THEREBY EFFECT AN AIR-TIGHT CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID HOLDER AND SAID CUFF OF SAID GLOVE, MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOLDER FOR CONDUCTING PRESSURIZED FLUID THROUGH SAID HOLDER FOR INFLATING SAID GLOVE, AND MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER ADAPTED TO OVERLIE TO ENGAGE TWO OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ENTIRE GLOVE FOR CONFINING SAID GLOVE AGAINST EXPANDING AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD NORMALLY BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE PRESSURE OF THE PRESSURIZED FLUID SUPPLIED THERETO WHICH IS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE LEAKAGE THROUGH MINUTES HOLES IN SAID GLOVES.
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) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |