US4215700A
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Blood collection device
Assignee: Sherwood Medical Co
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Filing: 1978-08-25
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Granted: 1980-08-05
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Expires: 1998-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A blood collection device used in taking a small sample from a patient for test purposes is provided with a capillary tube and vented tube holder disposed in the upper end of a blood collection container. Integral radial extensions allow the container to be centrifuged in a centrifuge normally used for containers of larger diameter. An integral flexible strap connects a stopper to one of the radial extensions so that the stopper remains with the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Crouther
- 👤 Vincent H. Li
- 👤 Larry H. Dodge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:06
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; B01L3/5082; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150206; A61B5/150213; A61B5/150343; A61B5/150351; A61B5/150259
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A blood collection device comprising a plastic container having a blood collection chamber closed at the bottom end and open at the upper end, a capillary tube holder removably connectable to the upper open end of the container, capillary tube means connected to said holder with one end in fluid communication with said chamber and the opposite end externally of said chamber and adapted to be disposed in contact with a source of blood for conveying blood from the source to said chamber when in use, a pair of circumferentially spaced, generally radially outwardly extending plastic extension members integrally connected to the upper portion of said container with the radially outer ends thereof at different circumferential locations about said container and with said outer ends spaced apart a distance at least twice that of the diameter of the upper end of said container for supporting said container when inserted into a container receiving opening of a centrifuge which has a diameter greater than the maximum outer diameter of said container each of said extension members having a circumferential width less than its radial length and less than the diameter of the upper end of said container stopper movable into and out of a position sealably closing the upper end of said container, and flexible strap means integrally connecting said stopper to said container for allowing said stopper to be moved into and out of said sealably closing position while being integrally connected to said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A blood collection device comprising a plastic container having a blood collection chamber closed at the bottom end and open at the upper end, a capillary tube holder removably connectable to the upper open end of the container, capillary tube means connected to said holder with one end in fluid communication with said chamber and the opposite end externally of said chamber and adapted to be disposed in contact with a source of blood for conveying blood from the source to said chamber when in use, a pair of circumferentially spaced, generally radially outwardly extending plastic extension members integrally connected to the upper portion of said container with the radially outer ends thereof at different circumferential locations about said container and with said outer ends spaced apart a distance at least twice that of the diameter of the upper end of said container for supporting said container when inserted into a container receiving opening of a centrifuge which has a diameter greater than the maximum outer diameter of said container each of said extension members having a circumferential width less than its radial length and less than the diameter of the upper end of said container stopper movable into and out of a position sealably closing the upper end of said container, and flexible strap means integrally connecting said stopper to said container for allowing said stopper to be moved into and out of said sealably closing position while being integrally connected to said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said strap is integrally connected between said stopper and the outer end of one of said extension members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said extension members are relatively narrow substantially diametrically oppositely disposed rods extending substantially in opposite directions from said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1, 2, or 3 wherein the circumferential width of each of said extension members is about or less than one-third of the radial length thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
219 words
A blood collection device comprising a plastic container having a blood collection chamber closed at the bottom end and open at the upper end, a capillary tube holder removably connectable to the upper open end of the container, capillary tube means connected to said holder with one end in fluid communication with said chamber and the opposite end externally of said chamber and adapted to be disposed in contact with a source of blood for conveying blood from the source to said chamber when in use, means for venting said chamber, a pair of generally radially outwardly extending plastic extension members integrally connected to the upper portion of said container with the radially outer ends thereof at different circumferential locations about said container for supporting said container when inserted into a container receiving opening of a centrifuge which has a diameter greater than the maximum outer diameter of said container, each of said extension members having a circumferential width about or less than one-third of the radial length thereof, a stopper movable into and out of a position sealably closing the upper end of said container, and flexible strap means integrally connecting said stopper to said container for allowing said stopper to be moved into and out of said sealably closing position while being integrally connected to said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
219 words
A blood collection device comprising a plastic container having a blood collection chamber closed at the bottom end and open at the upper end, a capillary tube holder removably connectable to the upper open end of the container, capillary tube means connected to said holder with one end in fluid communication with said chamber and the opposite end externally of said chamber and adapted to be disposed in contact with a source of blood for conveying blood from the source to said chamber when in use, means for venting said chamber, a pair of generally radially outwardly extending plastic extension members integrally connected to the upper portion of said container with the radially outer ends thereof at different circumferential locations about said container for supporting said container when inserted into a container receiving opening of a centrifuge which has a diameter greater than the maximum outer diameter of said container, each of said extension members having a circumferential width about or less than one-third of the radial length thereof, a stopper movable into and out of a position sealably closing the upper end of said container, and flexible strap means integrally connecting said stopper to said container for allowing said stopper to be moved into and out of said sealably closing position while being integrally connected to said container.
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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) | 1983-08-05 | 1984-02-04 | 1984-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-05 | 1988-02-04 | 1988-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-05 | 1992-02-04 | 1992-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |