Enema tip retention apparatus

Claim 2

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a substantially flat mounting plate having a patient-facing surface and an opposite exterior surface and a first clearance aperture therethrough; enema tube attachment means including a single-piece, adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate on said exterior surface and having a second clearance aperture disposed therethrough, said second clearance aperture being substantially coincident with said first clearance aperture, said releasable clamp includes a part-circular enclosing portion defining a part of said second clearance aperture and extending on one side into a deformable tab portion and extending on the opposite side into a locking portion cooperatively arranged with said deformable tab portion for varying the size of said second clearance aperture;

Claim 3

strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and

Claim 4

strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and

Claim 5

retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said releasable clamp, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 6

retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said releasable clamp, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 7

The enema tube retention apparatus of claim 1 wherein said releasable clamp includes a tubular insert having a C-shaped transverse cross section and being disposed substantially concentric with said clearance aperture.

Claim 8

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means including an adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough and being defined by a deformable tab portion and a cooperating locking portion wherein the longitudinal axis of said clearance aperture extends in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of said mounting plate; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 9

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means including an adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough and being defined by a deformable tab portion and a cooperating locking portion wherein the longitudinal axis of said clearance aperture extends in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of said mounting plate; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 10

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a substantially flat mounting plate having a patient-facing surface and an opposite exterior surface and a first clearance aperture therethrough; enema tube attachment means including a single-piece, adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate on said exterior surface and having a second clearance aperture disposed therethrough, said second clearance aperture being substantially coincident with said first clearance aperture, said second clearance aperture having a longitudinal axis which extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of said mounting plate; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said releasable clamp, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 11

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a substantially flat mounting plate having a patient-facing surface and an opposite exterior surface and a first clearance aperture therethrough; enema tube attachment means including a single-piece, adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate on said exterior surface and having a second clearance aperture disposed therethrough, said second clearance aperture being substantially coincident with said first clearance aperture, said second clearance aperture having a longitudinal axis which extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of said mounting plate; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said releasable clamp, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 12

The enema tip retention apparatus of claim 4 wherein said retaining means includes raised button members each having an enlarged uppermost portion and being suitable for retained engagement within a keyhole-shaped slot.

Claim 13

The enema tip retention apparatus of claim 5 wherein said strap means includes a belt which is adjustable in its circumferential encompassing size and two depending strap portions whose length is adjustable for the locating of said retaining portion, said retaining portion including a plurality of keyhole-shaped slots.

Claim 14

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means integrally molded with said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means; and an enema tube and tip secured to said mounting plate by said enema tube attachment means.

Claim 15

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means integrally molded with said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means; and an enema tube and tip secured to said mounting plate by said enema tube attachment means.

Claim 16

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means integrally molded with said mounting plate and including a serrated tube portion, said serrated tube portion defining a clearance aperture disposed through said enema tube attachment means; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 17

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means integrally molded with said mounting plate and including a serrated tube portion, said serrated tube portion defining a clearance aperture disposed through said enema tube attachment means; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 18

The enema tip retention apparatus of claim 8 wherein said serrated tube portion extends sufficiently through said mounting plate so as to provide a serrated length suitable for connection to flexible tubing.

Claim 19

The enema tip retention apparatus of claim 8 which further includes an enema tube and enema tip and wherein said serrated tube is integrally connected with the end of said enema tip.

Claim 20

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means including an adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough, said clearance aperture being defined by a deformable tab portion and cooperating locking portion, and the longitudinal axis of said clearance aperture extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of said mounting plate; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means, said retaining means including a plurality of keyhole-shaped slots each being suitable for retained engagement with raised button members having enlarged head portions.

Claim 21

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means including an adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough, said clearance aperture being defined by a deformable tab portion and cooperating locking portion, and the longitudinal axis of said clearance aperture extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of said mounting plate; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means joined to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means, said retaining means including a plurality of keyhole-shaped slots each being suitable for retained engagement with raised button members having enlarged head portions.

Claim 22

The enema tip retention apparatus of claim 11 wherein said retaining portion includes two securing straps, each strap having at least one raised button member.

Claim 23

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means including an adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough and being defined by a deformable tab portion and a cooperating locking portion, said releasable clamp further including a tubular insert having a C-shaped transverse cross-section and being disposed substantially concentric with said clearance aperture, said cooperating locking portion being ratcheted with a series of teeth and said deformable tab portion governing the transverse cross-sectional area of said clearance aperture depending upon the particular tooth engaged; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means jointed to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.

Claim 24

An enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient, and thereafter as desired for fluoroscopy examinations as well as repeated enema administering, said enema tip retention apparatus comprising: a mounting plate; enema tube attachment means including an adjustable, releasable clamp joined to said mounting plate and having a clearance aperture disposed therethrough and being defined by a deformable tab portion and a cooperating locking portion, said releasable clamp further including a tubular insert having a C-shaped transverse cross-section and being disposed substantially concentric with said clearance aperture, said cooperating locking portion being ratcheted with a series of teeth and said deformable tab portion governing the transverse cross-sectional area of said clearance aperture depending upon the particular tooth engaged; strap means securable to the body of the patient and having a retaining portion positionable adjacent the patient's rectum; and retaining means jointed to said mounting plate and disposed on opposite sides of said enema tube attachment means, said retaining means being suitably arranged for connection to the retaining portion of said strap means.