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US3827729A
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Adapter for use with tracheal tubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-03
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-07-03
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for use with trachael tubes, and embodying a connector for such tracheal tubes disposed in the central portion of an elongated portion of the adapter, with the connector extending a substantial distance into the central portion in a direction transverse to the length thereof and disposed in elevated position relative to the ends of the aforementioned elongated portion so as to protect against the accidental discharge of liquid into a tracheal tube connected to the adapter.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kamen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0463; A61M16/08; A61M16/0816; A61M16/0833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 54
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An adapter for connecting a tracheal tube to a source of working fluid comprising a. two oppositely disposed tubular end portions, b. an elongated tubular body portion 1. extending between and 2. interconnecting said end portions, and c. one of said end portions being adapted to be connected to such a source of working fluid for feeding working fluid into said body portion, d. a tubular connector opening into said body portion between said end portions transversely to the length of said body portion for connecting the interior of said body portion to a tracheal tube, e. said connector projecting into said body portion transversely to the length of said body portion, f. said body portion being 1. convex in a direction away from said connector, and 2. convex in a direction transverse to said first mentioned direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
An adapter for connecting a tracheal tube to a source of working fluid comprising a. two oppositely disposed tubular end portions, b. an elongated tubular body portion 1. extending between and 2. interconnecting said end portions, and c. one of said end portions being adapted to be connected to such a source of working fluid for feeding working fluid into said body portion, d. a tubular connector opening into said body portion between said end portions transversely to the length of said body portion for connecting the interior of said body portion to a tracheal tube, e. said connector projecting into said body portion transversely to the length of said body portion, f. said body portion being 1. convex in a direction away from said connector, and 2. convex in a direction transverse to said first mentioned direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
an outer nipple (a) connected to said inner nipple, in communication therewith, (b) projecting outwardly from said body portion in a direction opposite to the convexity of said arch, and (c) opening outwardly from said body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
an outer nipple (a) connected to said inner nipple, in communication therewith, (b) projecting outwardly from said body portion in a direction opposite to the convexity of said arch, and (c) opening outwardly from said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
interconnecting said end portions, and c. one of said end portions being adapted to be connected to such a source of working fluid for feeding working fluid into said body portion, d. a tubular connector opening into said body portion between said end portions transversely to the length of said body portion for connecting the interior of said body portion to a tracheal tube, e. said connector projecting into said body portion transversely to the length of said body portion, f. said body portion being
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
interconnecting said end portions, and c. one of said end portions being adapted to be connected to such a source of working fluid for feeding working fluid into said body portion, d. a tubular connector opening into said body portion between said end portions transversely to the length of said body portion for connecting the interior of said body portion to a tracheal tube, e. said connector projecting into said body portion transversely to the length of said body portion, f. said body portion being
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
convex in a direction transverse to said first mentioned direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
convex in a direction transverse to said first mentioned direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An adapter as defined in claim 1, and in which a. said body portion is arcuate in shape throughout its length between said end portions, and b. said connector is disposed
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
on the concave sIde of the arch of said body portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
on the concave sIde of the arch of said body portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
adapted to be connected to such a source of working fluid, b. another tubular end portion open at its outer end, c. an elongated tubular body portion
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
adapted to be connected to such a source of working fluid, b. another tubular end portion open at its outer end, c. an elongated tubular body portion
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
operatively connected to said end portions for feeding such working fluid therebetween, d. said body portion having
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
operatively connected to said end portions for feeding such working fluid therebetween, d. said body portion having
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
5 words
a bottom wall portion, and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
5 words
a bottom wall portion, and
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
having a width between said lateral wall portions of not substantially less than onehalf and not substantially more than twothirds of the maximum distance between the internal surfaces of said lateral wall portions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
having a width between said lateral wall portions of not substantially less than onehalf and not substantially more than twothirds of the maximum distance between the internal surfaces of said lateral wall portions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
130 words
comprising (a) an inner tubular nipple 1''. extending upwardly from said bottom wall portion the major portion of the distance toward said top wall portion, and 2''. having an open upper end terminating in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, and (b) an outer tubular nipple 1''. extending downwardly from said bottom wall portion for connection to such a tracheal tube, and 2''. operatively connected at its upper end to the lower end of said inner nipple for the passage of such working fluid from said body portion through said nipples into such a tracheal tube operatively connected to said outer nipple, k. said body portion, from its ends to the longtiudinal central portion thereof, being convex transversely to said first mentioned convexity, and l. said inner nipple
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
130 words
comprising (a) an inner tubular nipple 1''. extending upwardly from said bottom wall portion the major portion of the distance toward said top wall portion, and 2''. having an open upper end terminating in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, and (b) an outer tubular nipple 1''. extending downwardly from said bottom wall portion for connection to such a tracheal tube, and 2''. operatively connected at its upper end to the lower end of said inner nipple for the passage of such working fluid from said body portion through said nipples into such a tracheal tube operatively connected to said outer nipple, k. said body portion, from its ends to the longtiudinal central portion thereof, being convex transversely to said first mentioned convexity, and l. said inner nipple
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
in inwardly spaced relation thereto, h. said end portions being disposed substantially in axial alignment to each other, i. said body portions being convex upwardly from its ends to the longitudinally central portion thereof, j. said connector
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
in inwardly spaced relation thereto, h. said end portions being disposed substantially in axial alignment to each other, i. said body portions being convex upwardly from its ends to the longitudinally central portion thereof, j. said connector
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
projecting upwardly into said body portion toward said top wall portion, and
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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projecting upwardly into said body portion toward said top wall portion, and
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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projecting upwardly into said body portion toward said top wall portion, and
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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projecting upwardly into said body portion toward said top wall portion, and
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
5 words
a bottom wall portion, and
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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a bottom wall portion, and
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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operatively connected to said end portions for feeding such working fluid therebetween, d. said body portion having
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
operatively connected to said end portions for feeding such working fluid therebetween, d. said body portion having
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
26 words
adapted to be connected to such a source of workfluid, b. another tubular end portion open at its outer end, c. an elongated tubular body portion
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
26 words
adapted to be connected to such a source of workfluid, b. another tubular end portion open at its outer end, c. an elongated tubular body portion
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
104 words
comprises (a) an inner tubular nipple 1''. extending upwardly from said bottom wall portion the major portion of the distance toward said top wall portion, and 2''. having an open upper end terminating in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, and (b) an outer tubular nipple 1''. extending downwardly from said bottom wall portion for connection to such a tracheal tube, and 2''. operatively connected at its upper end to the lower end of said inner nipple for the passage of such working fluid from said body portion through said nipples into such a tracheal tube operatively connected to said outer nipple.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
104 words
comprises (a) an inner tubular nipple 1''. extending upwardly from said bottom wall portion the major portion of the distance toward said top wall portion, and 2''. having an open upper end terminating in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, and (b) an outer tubular nipple 1''. extending downwardly from said bottom wall portion for connection to such a tracheal tube, and 2''. operatively connected at its upper end to the lower end of said inner nipple for the passage of such working fluid from said body portion through said nipples into such a tracheal tube operatively connected to said outer nipple.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
5 words
in inwardly spaced relation thereto.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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in inwardly spaced relation thereto.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
50 words
two oppositely disposed lateral wall portions extending between said top and bottom wall portions, and e. a tubular connector for operatively connecting such a tracheal tube to said body portion for receiving working fluid from such a source thereof connected to said first mentioned end portion, f. said tubular connector
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
50 words
two oppositely disposed lateral wall portions extending between said top and bottom wall portions, and e. a tubular connector for operatively connecting such a tracheal tube to said body portion for receiving working fluid from such a source thereof connected to said first mentioned end portion, f. said tubular connector
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
45 words
terminating at the top thereof in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, g. said body portion being convex upwardly between said end portions, said body portion also being convex laterally being said end portions in a direction transverse to said first mentioned convexity.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
45 words
terminating at the top thereof in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, g. said body portion being convex upwardly between said end portions, said body portion also being convex laterally being said end portions in a direction transverse to said first mentioned convexity.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
19 words
terminating at the top thereof in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, g. said connector being disposed
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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terminating at the top thereof in downwardly spaced relation to said top wall portion, g. said connector being disposed
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
50 words
two oppositely disposed lateral wall portions extending between said top and bottom wall portions, and e. a tubular connector for operatively connecting such a tracheal tube to said body portion for receiving working fluid from such a source thereof connected to said first mentioned end portion, f. said tubular connector
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
50 words
two oppositely disposed lateral wall portions extending between said top and bottom wall portions, and e. a tubular connector for operatively connecting such a tracheal tube to said body portion for receiving working fluid from such a source thereof connected to said first mentioned end portion, f. said tubular connector
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
14 words
An adapter as defined in claim 2, and in which a. said connector comprises
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
32 words
An adapter for use in feeding working fluid from a source thereof into a tracheal tube disposed in operative position in trachea of a patient, and comprising a. a tubular end portion
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
32 words
An adapter for use in feeding working fluid from a source thereof into a tracheal tube disposed in operative position in trachea of a patient, and comprising a. a tubular end portion
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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An adapter as defined in claim 4, and in which said connector is disposed in said bottom wall above said end portions.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
15 words
An adapter as defined in claim 4, and in which a. said connector is disposed
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
27 words
An adapter as defined in claim 6, and in which a. said end portions are disposed substantially in axial alignment to each other, and b. said connector
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
43 words
An adapter as defined in claim 7, and a. in which said top wall has an opening disposed immediately above said connector for affording access to the interior of said connector, and b. which includes a closure member removably mounted in said opening.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adapter for use in feeding working fluid from a source thereof into a tracheal tube disposed in operative position in the trachea of a patient, and comprising a. a tubular end portion
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adapter for use in feeding working fluid from a source thereof into a tracheal tube disposed in operative position in the trachea of a patient, and comprising a. a tubular end portion
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |