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Unitary sample-vent-valve assembly
Assignee: Sherwood Medical Co
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Filing: 1977-12-27
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Granted: 1979-07-10
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Expires: 1997-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A unitary sample-vent-valve assembly, useful in urological applications, is described. The unitary assembly comprises a sequential arrangement of valve, vent and sampling port to afford a compact unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Rauschenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/441; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/04; A61M39/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7837; Y10T137/7879; Y10T137/7888; Y10T137/7891; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86292; Y10T137/86324; Y10T137/86332
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A unitary sample-vent-valve assembly comprising: a tubing connector having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for attachment to accessory patient tubing and said second end terminating in a first flange having first and second concentric ribs on the face thereof, said second rib being of greater diameter than said first rib; a tubular body having a second flange at one end thereof joined to said tubing connector and adapted to engage a fluid line at the other end thereof, said second flange having a circular recess on its face to cooperatively engage said second rib and align said tubular body with said tubing connector, said tubular body defining at least one first opening through its sidewall and a second opening through its sidewall; valve means retained between said first and second flanges, said first rib forming a seat for said valve means; vent means formed of a semi-permeable material layer overlying said first opening, and sampling means formed of a resealable, pierceable material overlying said second opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A unitary sample-vent-valve assembly comprising: a tubing connector having a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted for attachment to accessory patient tubing and said second end terminating in a first flange having first and second concentric ribs on the face thereof, said second rib being of greater diameter than said first rib; a tubular body having a second flange at one end thereof joined to said tubing connector and adapted to engage a fluid line at the other end thereof, said second flange having a circular recess on its face to cooperatively engage said second rib and align said tubular body with said tubing connector, said tubular body defining at least one first opening through its sidewall and a second opening through its sidewall; valve means retained between said first and second flanges, said first rib forming a seat for said valve means; vent means formed of a semi-permeable material layer overlying said first opening, and sampling means formed of a resealable, pierceable material overlying said second opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as in claim 1 wherein said semi-permeable layer is a continuous ring encompassing a portion of said tubular body and the first wall opening defined by said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly as in claim 2 further comprising retaining means for maintaining said layer over said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as in claim 1 wherein said valve means is a disc having a C-shaped flap adapted to seat on said first rib.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly as in claim 1 wherein said tubular body has an inner tubular member at its second end in a spaced relationship from the wall of said body for insertion into a fluid line.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-09 | 1983-01-08 | 1983-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-09 | 1987-01-08 | 1987-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-09 | 1991-01-08 | 1991-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |