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US3659592A
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Blood pressure measuring device
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-04
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A blood pressure measuring device is provided which is selfcontained and includes an arm-wrapping member having a pouch formed therein for storage of various components of the device without requiring disconnection of said components. When not in use the device may be formed into a compact roll. Complemental fastening means are provided on the arm-wrapping member for securing the latter in either an arm-wrapping position or in the compact roll position.
Inventors
- 👤 Zygmunt Natkanski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/022; A61B5/02233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A blood pressure measuring device comprising a flexible armwrapping member having a storage pouch integral therewith and forming a part thereof and a hollow first end portion and a second end portion; inflatable means disposed within said hollow end portion; pressure indicating means; pump means; flexible conduit means connecting said pressure indicating means and said pump means to said inflatable means, said conduit means extending from the interior of said hollow end portion into said pouch; pouch-closing means mounted on said member; and complemental fastening means mounted on said first and second end portions and cooperating with one another for releasably retaining said member in arm-wrapping position said pump means, said flexible conduit means, and said pressure indicating means being sized to be capable of being placed within said pouch for storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A blood pressure measuring device comprising a flexible armwrapping member having a storage pouch integral therewith and forming a part thereof and a hollow first end portion and a second end portion; inflatable means disposed within said hollow end portion; pressure indicating means; pump means; flexible conduit means connecting said pressure indicating means and said pump means to said inflatable means, said conduit means extending from the interior of said hollow end portion into said pouch; pouch-closing means mounted on said member; and complemental fastening means mounted on said first and second end portions and cooperating with one another for releasably retaining said member in arm-wrapping position said pump means, said flexible conduit means, and said pressure indicating means being sized to be capable of being placed within said pouch for storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 1 wherein said device, when not in use, having the arm-wrapping member thereof adapted to assume a compact rolled condition for storage; said complemental fastening means being in registered relation with one another when said member in said compact rolled condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 1 wherein said member, when in arm-wrapping relation, having a surface of said first end portion adapted to be in contact with the arm of the patient; said first end portion surface being substantially more pliable than the opposite surface of said first end portion; said inflatable means being sandwiched between said first end portion surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 2 wherein said member, said inflatable means, said pressure indicating means, said pump means, said conduit means, said pouch-closing means, and said complemental fastening means being interconnected when in said compact rolled condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 3 wherein the said opposite surface of said first end portion has a part of said complemental fastening means mounted on the exterior thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 1 wherein said pouch is formed in a central portion of said arm-wrapping member and the opening for said pouch extends substantially the full length of said central portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 1 wherein the pouch-closing means is exposed when said member is in arm-wrapping position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
The blood pressure measuring device of claim 1 wherein the pressure-indicating means comprises a casing provided with a cavity, a port formed in said casing and having one end thereof terminating at the exterior of said casing and the opposite end terminating within said cavity, a dial and indicator assembly mounted within said cavity, attaching means mounted on the exterior of said casing opposite said dial and indicator assembly; and connector means mounted on said casing and communicating with one end of said port.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |