US3756237A
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Irrigation solution administration system and reservoir therefor
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1971-05-05
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An irrigating solution administration system including a reservoir positioned for parallel flow of fluid from the solution container and the reservoir to the instrument being used is provided. The reservoir is placed in-line with the tubing connecting the solution container and instrument by means of a ''''Y'''' type connector, for example. The reservoir assists in maintaining a constant pressure head, particularly when the reservoir comprises a flexible pouch, and increases the flow rate of fluid to the instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 R Chittenden
- 👤 E Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0241; A61M3/0204; A61M3/0208; A61M3/0216; A61M3/022; A61M2209/00; A61M2209/08; A61M2209/082; A61M3/0245; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A reservoir for use with apparatus for the administration of fluid in surgical procedures, said reservoir comprising: a flexible pouch sealed about the edges thereof and having a port at the bottom thereof for the entry and exit of fluid; a first manifold connector in fluid tight engagement with said port; a second manifold connector sealed in fluid tight relationship with said first manifold, said second manifold connector having tubing sealed in fluid tight relationship therewith, the other end of said tubing having means thereon for fluid tight engagement with the interior of a fluid container; and a second tubing sealed in fluid tight relationship with the first manifold connector for flow of fluid therefrom, the other end of said tubing being engageable with an instrument to be used in the procedure, whereby fluid can flow in parallel from both the reservoir and the fluid container to the instrument.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A reservoir for use with apparatus for the administration of fluid in surgical procedures, said reservoir comprising: a flexible pouch sealed about the edges thereof and having a port at the bottom thereof for the entry and exit of fluid; a first manifold connector in fluid tight engagement with said port; a second manifold connector sealed in fluid tight relationship with said first manifold, said second manifold connector having tubing sealed in fluid tight relationship therewith, the other end of said tubing having means thereon for fluid tight engagement with the interior of a fluid container; and a second tubing sealed in fluid tight relationship with the first manifold connector for flow of fluid therefrom, the other end of said tubing being engageable with an instrument to be used in the procedure, whereby fluid can flow in parallel from both the reservoir and the fluid container to the instrument.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |