US3330271A
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Stoma button and filter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-30
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1984-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent C Hozier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0465; A61M16/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A LIGHT, COMPACT STOMA BUTTON AND FILTER ADAPTED TO FIT AND BE SUPPORTED SOLELY BY A TRACHEA NECK STOMA WITHOUT HAMPERING NECK MOVEMENT AND TO PROTECT BOTH THE TRACHEA AND THE SPACE EXTERNALLY ADJOINING THE NECK WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY INTERFERRING WITH THE PASSAGE OF AIR THEREBETWEEN COMPRISING: (A) A SLEEVE HAVING AN EXTERNAL DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE NORMAL DIAMETER OF SAID STOMA AND A LENGTH IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH; (B) AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING INNER FLANGE ADJOINING THE INNER END OF SAID SLEEVE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED THROUGH SAID STOMA AND TO INHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF SAID STOMA BUTTON FROM SAID STOMA; (C) AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING OUTER FLANGE ADJOINING THE OUTER END OF SAID SLEEVE ADAPTED TO SEAT ON THE NECK AREA ADJOINING SAID STOMA AND TO PREVENT COMPLETE INSERTION OF SAID STOMA BUTTON INTO THE TRACHEA; (D) A FILTER CLOTH REMOVABLY MOUNTED OVER THE PERIPHERY IF SAID OUTER FLANGE; AND, (E) A RETAINER RING REMOVABLY MOUNTED OVER THE PERIPHERY OF SAID OUTER FLANGE OVER SAID FILTER CLOTH, SAID RETAINER RING BEING ADAPTED TO CLAMP SAID FILTER CLOTH ONTO SAID FLANGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A LIGHT, COMPACT STOMA BUTTON AND FILTER ADAPTED TO FIT AND BE SUPPORTED SOLELY BY A TRACHEA NECK STOMA WITHOUT HAMPERING NECK MOVEMENT AND TO PROTECT BOTH THE TRACHEA AND THE SPACE EXTERNALLY ADJOINING THE NECK WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY INTERFERRING WITH THE PASSAGE OF AIR THEREBETWEEN COMPRISING: (A) A SLEEVE HAVING AN EXTERNAL DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE NORMAL DIAMETER OF SAID STOMA AND A LENGTH IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH; (B) AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING INNER FLANGE ADJOINING THE INNER END OF SAID SLEEVE ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED THROUGH SAID STOMA AND TO INHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF SAID STOMA BUTTON FROM SAID STOMA; (C) AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING OUTER FLANGE ADJOINING THE OUTER END OF SAID SLEEVE ADAPTED TO SEAT ON THE NECK AREA ADJOINING SAID STOMA AND TO PREVENT COMPLETE INSERTION OF SAID STOMA BUTTON INTO THE TRACHEA; (D) A FILTER CLOTH REMOVABLY MOUNTED OVER THE PERIPHERY IF SAID OUTER FLANGE; AND, (E) A RETAINER RING REMOVABLY MOUNTED OVER THE PERIPHERY OF SAID OUTER FLANGE OVER SAID FILTER CLOTH, SAID RETAINER RING BEING ADAPTED TO CLAMP SAID FILTER CLOTH ONTO SAID FLANGE.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |