US3990448A
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Enema tip
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1976-02-23
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Granted: 1976-11-09
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Expires: 1996-02-23
Abstract
Abstract An enema tip comprising an acorn portion at the end thereof, a distal staff portion connected to the acorn portion and a stop or locator portion connected to the distal staff. The acorn portion has a rounded tip which tapers to a head portion and a retainer shoulder formed adjacent the head portion. The locator portion is of a diameter greater than the distal shaft and is provided with a locating shoulder spaced approximately one inch from the retainer shoulder on the acorn tip.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron L. Mather
- 👤 Wylie J. Dodds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0279
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
An enema tip having a central passageway located on the horizontal axis thereof comprising: an acorn portion comprising a smoothly rounded tip at the end thereof, a tapered surface extending from said tip to a smoothly rounded head portion and a retainer shoulder extending substantial transversely of the axis of the enema tip immediately to the rear of said head portion, said acorn portion having at least one transverse port which communicates with the central passageway, the diameter of said head portion being approximately 7/8 of an inch; a distal shaft portion connected at one end of said acorn tip and having a diameter less than that of the head portion of said acorn portion; a locator portion connected to the other end of said distal shaft portion and having a locating shoulder formed thereon, said locating shoulder extending substantially transversely of the axis of the enema tip immediately adjacent said distal shaft portion, with the distance between said retainer shoulder and said locating shoulder being approximately 1 inch; and a shaft portion connected at one end to said locator portion and adapted for connection to a flexible tube at the other end, said shaft portion serving as a handle for manipulating the enema tip, said acorn portion, said distal shaft portion, said locator portion and said shaft portion being made of a semi-rigid plastic material and formed integrally with each other to provide a one piece construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
An enema tip having a central passageway located on the horizontal axis thereof comprising: an acorn portion comprising a smoothly rounded tip at the end thereof, a tapered surface extending from said tip to a smoothly rounded head portion and a retainer shoulder extending substantial transversely of the axis of the enema tip immediately to the rear of said head portion, said acorn portion having at least one transverse port which communicates with the central passageway, the diameter of said head portion being approximately 7/8 of an inch; a distal shaft portion connected at one end of said acorn tip and having a diameter less than that of the head portion of said acorn portion; a locator portion connected to the other end of said distal shaft portion and having a locating shoulder formed thereon, said locating shoulder extending substantially transversely of the axis of the enema tip immediately adjacent said distal shaft portion, with the distance between said retainer shoulder and said locating shoulder being approximately 1 inch; and a shaft portion connected at one end to said locator portion and adapted for connection to a flexible tube at the other end, said shaft portion serving as a handle for manipulating the enema tip, said acorn portion, said distal shaft portion, said locator portion and said shaft portion being made of a semi-rigid plastic material and formed integrally with each other to provide a one piece construction.
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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) | 1979-11-09 | 1980-05-10 | 1980-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-09 | 1984-05-10 | 1984-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-09 | 1988-05-10 | 1988-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |