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Catheterization assembly
Assignee: TRIONICS Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-06
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A catheterization assembly comprising a first container, a catheter, a first conduit leading from the catheter to the first container, a second container, and a second conduit interconnecting the two containers. The flow of urine from the catheter into the respective containers is controllable by an easily operable valve.
Inventors
- 👤 Corbin J S
- 👤 J Schumann
- 👤 D Watson
- 👤 P Stayboldt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/69; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86187; Y10T137/86196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A catheterization assembly comprising: a first container; a first conduit terminating in said first container; a second container; a second conduit interconnecting said containers; manually operable valve means including a portion of said first container for diverting flow from said first conduit into said second conduit; and said manually operable valve means including wall means defining a passage terminating in a valve seat, both of said conduits terminating in said passage, said portion of said first container including a section of said first container movable toward and away from said valve seat between an open position in which fluid can flow from said first conduit through said passage and into said first container and a closed position in which said passage is closed off at said valve seat so that fluid entering said passage from said first conduit exits into said second conduit and flows to said second container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A catheterization assembly comprising: a first container; a first conduit terminating in said first container; a second container; a second conduit interconnecting said containers; manually operable valve means including a portion of said first container for diverting flow from said first conduit into said second conduit; and said manually operable valve means including wall means defining a passage terminating in a valve seat, both of said conduits terminating in said passage, said portion of said first container including a section of said first container movable toward and away from said valve seat between an open position in which fluid can flow from said first conduit through said passage and into said first container and a closed position in which said passage is closed off at said valve seat so that fluid entering said passage from said first conduit exits into said second conduit and flows to said second container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said first container is a substantially flexible container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said portion of said first container includes a relatively flexible section of the wall of said first container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said first conduit includes a catheter terminating in a tip, said catheter having a depth limiter thereon spaced from said tip to limit the depth of insertion into the urethra.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 including means defining a vent passage leading from said second container to said first container so that when said second container is full fluid can flow from said second container through said vent passage into said first container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said valve seat is inclined so that the upper end of said valve seat projects a greater distance into said first container than the lower edge of said valve seat when the catheterization assembly is held in a normal position of use.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |