US3978983A
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Catheterization tray with lubrication channel
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1974-11-04
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1994-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A urethral catheterization tray having at least one compartment for receiving a catheter and/or other implements useful in a catheterization procedure. The tray includes a lubrication channel recessed from its upper surface and adapted for lubricating that portion of the catheter to be inserted into a patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Warren Brezette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/002; A61M25/0043; A61M2025/0062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
In a tray useful for catheterization of a urethra by a urethral catheter, said tray having an upper surface with at least one compartment recessed therefrom for receiving said catheter or other implements necessary to said catheterization; the improvement which comprises: a lubrication channel for holding a lubricant while it is applied to said catheter, said channel recessed from said upper surface of said tray and closed at least at one end thereof, the length of said channel being substantially less than the length of said catheter and the lower surface of said channel arcuately rising to said upper surface at said closed end of said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a tray useful for catheterization of a urethra by a urethral catheter, said tray having an upper surface with at least one compartment recessed therefrom for receiving said catheter or other implements necessary to said catheterization; the improvement which comprises: a lubrication channel for holding a lubricant while it is applied to said catheter, said channel recessed from said upper surface of said tray and closed at least at one end thereof, the length of said channel being substantially less than the length of said catheter and the lower surface of said channel arcuately rising to said upper surface at said closed end of said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tray defined in claim 1, wherein the width and depth of said channel are substantially equal to the diameter of said catheter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tray defined in claim 2, wherein said depth is less than 12 millimeters.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tray defined in claim 1, wherein said lower surface is arcuate along its entire length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tray defined in claim 1, wherein the width of said lubrication channel is greater at the top than at the bottom thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tray defined in claim 1, wherein the width of said lubrication channel varies along its length.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |