US3613663A
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Apparatus to provide communication with the veins of a patient
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-09
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1988-09-09
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for obtaining blood specimens from a patient which includes a needle adapted to be temporarily injected and retained in communication with a vein of a patient and a body made of a self-sealing material with a cavity or void formed therein, which is in communication with the needle.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger P Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/15003; A61B5/150206; A61B5/150221; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150389; A61B5/150503; A61B5/150992; A61B5/153; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/04; A61B5/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
Medical apparatus adapted for treating a patient, said apparatus comprising a body of material which is penetrable by a needle and self-sealing upon withdrawal of the needle and which has wholly defined therein a cavity surrounded by said selfsealing penetrable material whereby to afford removable communication with said cavity by means of a hollow needle to provide for supply or withdrawal of fluids between said cavity and a patient, said body having at least one generally flat surface and being dimensioned such that the distance, in a first plane extending parallel to said surface and through said cavity, from said cavity to the outside of said body is substantially greater than the distance from said cavity to the outside of said body in a second plane extending through said cavity and perpendicularly to said surface, and a plate member assembled to said surface, and plate member being formed of a material which is nonpenetrable by a needle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
Medical apparatus adapted for treating a patient, said apparatus comprising a body of material which is penetrable by a needle and self-sealing upon withdrawal of the needle and which has wholly defined therein a cavity surrounded by said selfsealing penetrable material whereby to afford removable communication with said cavity by means of a hollow needle to provide for supply or withdrawal of fluids between said cavity and a patient, said body having at least one generally flat surface and being dimensioned such that the distance, in a first plane extending parallel to said surface and through said cavity, from said cavity to the outside of said body is substantially greater than the distance from said cavity to the outside of said body in a second plane extending through said cavity and perpendicularly to said surface, and a plate member assembled to said surface, and plate member being formed of a material which is nonpenetrable by a needle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
157 words
Medical apparatus adapted for treating a patient, said apparatus comprising a body of material which is pierceable by a needle and self-sealing upon withdrawal of the needle and which has therein a cavity, whereby to afford removable communication with said cavity by means of a hollow needle to provide for supply or withdrawal of fluids between said cavity and a patient, said body being generally wafer shaped with opposed faces and being dimensioned such that the distance, in a first plane extending generally parallel to said opposed faces and through said cavity, from said cavity to the outside periphery of said body is substantially greater than the distance from said cavity to the outside of said body in a second plane extending through said cavity and perpendicular to said first plane, and plate members assembled to said body and extending along the surface of each of said opposed faces, said plate members being nonpenetrable by a needle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
157 words
Medical apparatus adapted for treating a patient, said apparatus comprising a body of material which is pierceable by a needle and self-sealing upon withdrawal of the needle and which has therein a cavity, whereby to afford removable communication with said cavity by means of a hollow needle to provide for supply or withdrawal of fluids between said cavity and a patient, said body being generally wafer shaped with opposed faces and being dimensioned such that the distance, in a first plane extending generally parallel to said opposed faces and through said cavity, from said cavity to the outside periphery of said body is substantially greater than the distance from said cavity to the outside of said body in a second plane extending through said cavity and perpendicular to said first plane, and plate members assembled to said body and extending along the surface of each of said opposed faces, said plate members being nonpenetrable by a needle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 including a conduit in one of the said plate members and a hollow needle extending from said one plate member and through said body into said cavity and communicating with said conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 including another conduit in one of said plate members and another hollow needle extending from said plate member having said other conduit and through said body into said cavity and communicating with said other conduit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein one of said plate members has portions extending outwardly from said body on opposite sides thereof and including openings therein adapted to permit connection of said apparatus to a support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
Medical apparatus adapted for treating a patient, said apparatus comprising a body of material which is penetrable by a needle and self-sealing upon withdrawal of the needle and which has wholly defined therein a cavity surrounded by said self-sealing penetrable material whereby to afFord removable communication with said cavity by means of a hollow needle to provide for supply or withdrawal of fluids between said cavity and a patient, said body having dimension such that the distance, in a first plane extending through said cavity, from said cavity to the outside of said body is substantially greater than the distance from said cavity to the outside of said body in a second plane extending through said cavity and perpendicularly to said first plane, and plate members assembled to said body along opposed surfaces of said body generally parallel to said first plane, said members being formed by a material which is nonpenetrable by a needle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
155 words
Medical apparatus adapted for treating a patient, said apparatus comprising a body of material which is penetrable by a needle and self-sealing upon withdrawal of the needle and which has wholly defined therein a cavity surrounded by said self-sealing penetrable material whereby to afFord removable communication with said cavity by means of a hollow needle to provide for supply or withdrawal of fluids between said cavity and a patient, said body having dimension such that the distance, in a first plane extending through said cavity, from said cavity to the outside of said body is substantially greater than the distance from said cavity to the outside of said body in a second plane extending through said cavity and perpendicularly to said first plane, and plate members assembled to said body along opposed surfaces of said body generally parallel to said first plane, said members being formed by a material which is nonpenetrable by a needle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein said body is generally wafer shaped having first and second opposed surfaces generally parallel to said first plane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 including a conduit in one of said plate members and a hollow needle extending from said one plate member and through said body into said cavity and communicating with said conduit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 8 including another conduit in one of said plate members and another hollow needle extending from said plate member having said other conduit and through said body into said cavity and communicating with said other conduit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein one of said plate members has portions extending outwardly from said body on opposite sides thereof and including openings therein adapted to permit connection of said apparatus to a support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 10 including a band member extending through at least one of said openings.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 including a resilient backing attached to one of said plate members on the side thereof remote from said body.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |