US3918450A
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Catheter adapter
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1974-11-22
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A catheter adapter comprising a body member having a recess for receiving a catheter. The recess is defined, at least in part, by a plurality of coaxial cylindrical surfaces of diameters corresponding to a plurality of different standard catheter outer diameters. A second member, formed from a resilient material, engages the body member adjacent the recess therein and has an opening for admitting a catheter to that recess. The opening is coaxial with the cylindrical surfaces and has a diameter, when the resilient material is unstressed, which is no greater than the diameter of the smallest of the cylindrical surfaces in the recess. The cylindrical surfaces are arranged according to size with the largest diameter cylindrical surface being disposed closest to the opening in the second member.
Inventors
- 👤 Bhupendra C Patel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0009; A61M25/0014; A61M39/00; A61M39/10; A61M39/12; A61M2039/1077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A catheter adapter, comprising a body member having a first recess for receiving a catheter, said first recess defined, at least in part by a plurality of coaxial cylindrical surfaces of diameters corresponding to a plurality of different standard catheter outer diameters; a second member formed from a resilient material engaging said rigid body member to enclose said first recess and having an opening therethrough for admitting a catheter to said first recess, said opening being coaxial with said cylindrical surfaces and having a diameter, when said resilient material is unstressed, no greater than the diameter of the smallest of said cylindrical surfaces; said plurality of cylindrical surfaces being arranged according to size with the largest diameter cylindrical surface being disposed closest to said opening in said second member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A catheter adapter, comprising a body member having a first recess for receiving a catheter, said first recess defined, at least in part by a plurality of coaxial cylindrical surfaces of diameters corresponding to a plurality of different standard catheter outer diameters; a second member formed from a resilient material engaging said rigid body member to enclose said first recess and having an opening therethrough for admitting a catheter to said first recess, said opening being coaxial with said cylindrical surfaces and having a diameter, when said resilient material is unstressed, no greater than the diameter of the smallest of said cylindrical surfaces; said plurality of cylindrical surfaces being arranged according to size with the largest diameter cylindrical surface being disposed closest to said opening in said second member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body member includes a second recess communicating with said first recess, and being coaxial with said cylindrical surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 2 wherein a third recess is provided in said body meMber which links said second recess with the exterior of the adapter, said third recess having an axis which makes an acute angle with the axis of said second recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 3 wherein one of said second and third recesses is tapered to accommodate a standard syringe luer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body member is formed from a rigid material, said first recess including an additional cylindrical surface adjacent an end of the adapter, said second member comprising an elastomeric plug member engaging said additional cylindrical surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 5 wherein said plug member is formed from rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 5 wherein said plug member includes an integral portion exterior of said first recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 7 wherein said rigid body member includes a circumferential bead on its exterior surface adjacent said additional cylindrical surface, said bead engaging said plug member portion exterior of said first recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 7 wherein said body member includes a second recess communicating with said first recess, said plug member including an integral web and secondary plug for blocking said second recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A catheter adapter as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body member is formed from a transparent material.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |