US3702935A
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Mobile fluoroscopic unit for bedside catheter placement
Assignee: ELSCINT IMAGING Inc
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1972-11-14
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a mobile fluoroscopic unit in the form of a four wheeled cart for facilitating bedside catheter placement. The unit is equipped with integrated X-ray and television viewing apparatus which permits the visualization and accurate positioning of vascular catheters.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis S Carey
- 👤 George L Mansour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/056; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/44; A61B6/4405; A61B6/50; A61B6/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A mobile cart for the fluoroscopic visualization of vascular catherization comprising a rectangularly shaped paneled body portion having a planar top side, wheel means supporting said body portion, a vertically extending support means attached to said body portion, an X-ray head providing a source of X-rays mounted on said support member, an electronic image intensifier tube assembly mounted internally of said body portion in alignment with said X-ray head, said assembly including a television camera, a television receiver mounted on said support means and being electrically connected to said tube assembly, said top side having an elevation of approximately three feet, and an elongated arm support pivotally mounted to said top side of said body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A mobile cart for the fluoroscopic visualization of vascular catherization comprising a rectangularly shaped paneled body portion having a planar top side, wheel means supporting said body portion, a vertically extending support means attached to said body portion, an X-ray head providing a source of X-rays mounted on said support member, an electronic image intensifier tube assembly mounted internally of said body portion in alignment with said X-ray head, said assembly including a television camera, a television receiver mounted on said support means and being electrically connected to said tube assembly, said top side having an elevation of approximately three feet, and an elongated arm support pivotally mounted to said top side of said body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mobile cart according to claim 1 wherein the dimensions of said top side are approximately 33 by 27 inches.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-11-14 | 1976-05-15 | 1976-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-14 | 1980-05-15 | 1980-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-14 | 1984-05-15 | 1984-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |