US3716055A
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Support apparatus for a bedside drainage bag
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1971-08-02
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A support apparatus for a bedside drainage bag comprising a support member made from a length of wire bent to the desired shape and having a hook portion adapted to be hooked over a support member and a pair of vertical legs which extend through openings in the top portion of the drainage bag and then upwardly for attachment to a semi-rigid portion of the drip chamber assembly for the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 W Schultze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A bedside drainage bag comprising: a bag portion adapted to retain fluid therein; a drip chamber means connected to said bag and adapted to carry fluid into said bag; and a support assembly means for supporting the bag from a suitable support member comprising a substantially rigid hanger member having a hook portion adapted to be hooked over a support member and a pair of vertical legs extending upwardly from the base of said hook portion, said support assembly means further including an anchor means for anchoring the upper end of said legs to said drip chamber means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A bedside drainage bag comprising: a bag portion adapted to retain fluid therein; a drip chamber means connected to said bag and adapted to carry fluid into said bag; and a support assembly means for supporting the bag from a suitable support member comprising a substantially rigid hanger member having a hook portion adapted to be hooked over a support member and a pair of vertical legs extending upwardly from the base of said hook portion, said support assembly means further including an anchor means for anchoring the upper end of said legs to said drip chamber means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A bedside drainage bag comprising: a bag portion adapted to retain fluid therein; a drip chamber means connected to said bag and adapted to carry fluid into said bag; and a support assembly means for supporting the bag from a suitable support member comprising a substantially rigid hanger member having a hook portion adapted to be hooked over a support member and a pair of vertical legs extending upwardly from the base of said hook portion, said support assembly means further including an anchor means for anchoring the upper end of said legs to said drip chamber means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A bedside drainage bag comprising: a bag portion adapted to retain fluid therein; a drip chamber means connected to said bag and adapted to carry fluid into said bag; and a support assembly means for supporting the bag from a suitable support member comprising a substantially rigid hanger member having a hook portion adapted to be hooked over a support member and a pair of vertical legs extending upwardly from the base of said hook portion, said support assembly means further including an anchor means for anchoring the upper end of said legs to said drip chamber means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bedside drainage bag, according to claim 1, in which said hanger member is made from a length of wire bent to the desired shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bedside drainage bag, according to claim 1, in which said anchor means is comprised of a pair of socket members fastened to the sides of said drip chamber means and adapted to receive the upper ends of said vertical legs of said hanger member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bedside drainage bag, according to claim 3, in which said tube means includes a drip chamber member of semirigid plastic material with said socket members formed integrally with the wall of said drip chamber member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A bedside drainage bag, according to claim 1, in which said support assembly means further includes a strap member fastened to said bag and extending upwardly between said hook portion and said vertical legs of said hanger member, said strap member having at least one opening in the free end thereof to facilitate attachment of the free end of said strap member to said hook portion of said hanger member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bedside drainage bag, according to claim 5, in which said strap member is adhered to the rear face of said tube means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bedside drainage bag, according to claim 1, in which said bag portion has a horizontally extending pocket formed in the upper portion thereof and a stabilizer bar member mounted in said pocket to provide additional stabilization for the bag.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |