US3797792A
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Clamping means for physiological fluid infusion systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-12
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1991-05-12
Abstract
Abstract Clamping means for preventing bottles containing a physiological fluid from swinging and/or being dislodged from hooks on which they are suspended, resulting in possible breakage and injury to a patient. The clamping means is secured to an upright pole and encircles physiological fluid bottles suspended from hooked arms extending outwardly from the pole.
Inventors
- 👤 C Huber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/1414; A61M5/1415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A clamping device for preventing a pair of laterally spaced intravenous infusion bottles from swinging or being dislodged while suspended from a hanger on an upright pole, said device comprising U-shaped spring clip means for gripping said pole, horizontal arms joined to two opposite sides of said clip means and extending outwardly therefrom in opposite directions, the outer end of each of said horizontal arms being provided with a socket extending downwardly from its top, the outer wall of each socket having a vertical slot therein extending downwardly from said top, a bottle clamp for stabilizing the position of each one of said intravenous infusion bottles while suspended from said hanger on an upright pole, and a lug constructed and arranged to extend from said clamp for passing through said slot and into said socket, portions of said lug inside the socket being enlarged to fit the socket, whereby the clamps are normally attached to the outer ends of said arms but can be disconnected therefrom by lifting said lugs from the sockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A clamping device for preventing a pair of laterally spaced intravenous infusion bottles from swinging or being dislodged while suspended from a hanger on an upright pole, said device comprising U-shaped spring clip means for gripping said pole, horizontal arms joined to two opposite sides of said clip means and extending outwardly therefrom in opposite directions, the outer end of each of said horizontal arms being provided with a socket extending downwardly from its top, the outer wall of each socket having a vertical slot therein extending downwardly from said top, a bottle clamp for stabilizing the position of each one of said intravenous infusion bottles while suspended from said hanger on an upright pole, and a lug constructed and arranged to extend from said clamp for passing through said slot and into said socket, portions of said lug inside the socket being enlarged to fit the socket, whereby the clamps are normally attached to the outer ends of said arms but can be disconnected therefrom by lifting said lugs from the sockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A clamping device according to claim 1, in which said arms are integral with said clip means, and said lug is integral with said bottle clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A clamping device according to claim 1, in which said socket has a bottom wall, and said lug is seated on said bottom wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A clamping device according to claim 1, in which one of the bottle clamps is smaller than the other, and the lug joined to the smaller clamp is enough longer than the other lug to locate the centers of the two clamps substantially the same distance from the adjacent sockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clamping device according to claim 2, in which said device is made entirely of a plastic.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |