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Septum locating apparatus
Assignee: Strato Infusaid Inc
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Filing: 1979-10-15
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 1999-10-15
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for locating the septum through which an implanted prosthetic device is refilled with infusate includes means mounted in the device in juxtaposition with the septum for producing an energy pattern that extends outside the body. The pattern is shaped so as to indicate the location under the skin of the septum of the implanted device. The apparatus also includes a small portable detector which is responsive to the radiation pattern emanating from the body. The detector is arranged so that when manipulated over the patient's body at the approximate site of the implanted device, it designates the location of the septum.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Sampson
- 👤 Frank R. Prosl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/0208; A61M2039/0238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for locating a septum in a prosthetic device implanted in a body comprising: A. at least one permanent magnet mounted in the device in selected juxtaposition with the septum for emitting a magnetic field that extends exteriorly of the body and whose pattern defines the location of the septum, and B. a passive nonelectric detector manipulable exteriorly of the body, said detector including
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for locating a septum in a prosthetic device implanted in a body comprising: A. at least one permanent magnet mounted in the device in selected juxtaposition with the septum for emitting a magnetic field that extends exteriorly of the body and whose pattern defines the location of the septum, and B. a passive nonelectric detector manipulable exteriorly of the body, said detector including
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
a container, and 2. a multiplicity of ferromagnetic particles in the container, the particles assuming a characteristic disposition in the container that corresponds to the magnetic field pattern produced by the said at least one implanted magnet thereby visually designating the precise location of the patient's body surface under which the septum is implanted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
a container, and 2. a multiplicity of ferromagnetic particles in the container, the particles assuming a characteristic disposition in the container that corresponds to the magnetic field pattern produced by the said at least one implanted magnet thereby visually designating the precise location of the patient's body surface under which the septum is implanted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein the ferromagnetic particles comprise a ferrofluid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-31 | 1985-03-02 | 1985-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-31 | 1989-03-02 | 1989-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-03-02 | 1993-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |