US4308642A
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Hospital utility device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-22
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Granted: 1982-01-05
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Expires: 2000-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A device having special utility for holding medically-related conduits in a hospital setting is disclosed. The device comprises a generally flat, flexible pad having a gripper at one end thereof. The gripper is configured so as to selectively join the pad to a bedsheet, hospital gown or the like. A tape is disposed on the pad and extends across one surface thereof. The tape is configured such that the conduits can be secured between the tape and the pad. One surface of the tape is made of a material which selectively engages the surface of the pad such that the tape may be easily removed from and secured to the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold Heyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:28
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B99/00; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0253; A61M2025/026; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3428; Y10T24/3437
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for holding one or a plurality of medically-related conduits in a secure fashion consisting essentially of a generally flat pad having grip means extending outwardly adjacent one end thereof for selectively joining said pad to a selected fabric-like surface, said grip means comprising first and second jaw members, and a generally flat, flexible strip of material joined to said pad adjacent one end thereof so as to extend across said pad from a position adjacent one end to a position adjacent the other end thereof, said strip of material adapted to be selectively joined to and removed from a surface of said pad thereby securing said conduits thereinbetween.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for holding one or a plurality of medically-related conduits in a secure fashion consisting essentially of a generally flat pad having grip means extending outwardly adjacent one end thereof for selectively joining said pad to a selected fabric-like surface, said grip means comprising first and second jaw members, and a generally flat, flexible strip of material joined to said pad adjacent one end thereof so as to extend across said pad from a position adjacent one end to a position adjacent the other end thereof, said strip of material adapted to be selectively joined to and removed from a surface of said pad thereby securing said conduits thereinbetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said surface of said pad has an area formed thereon which forms a stronger bond with said strip of material than the remainder of said pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein the length and width of said pad and said strip of material are selected such that at least two conduits can be secured thereinbetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 1 including in addition thereto, at least one conduit sandwiched between said pad and said strip of material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said jaw members are urged together by a spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said pad and grip means are made of washable material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said strip of material has a surface which is adapted to be selectively joined to and removed from a surface of said pad thereby securing said conduits thereinbetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 1 further including a flexible member joined to said pad, and said grip means are rotatably joined to said flexible member.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
148 words
A device for holding one or a plurality of medical conduits in a secure fashion containing: a generally flat, rectangular pad having an attachment surface and grip means extending outwardly adjacent one end thereof, said grip means having first and second jaws for selectively gripping a bedsheet, hospital gown, bandage or like surface and removably fixing said pad thereto, without puncturing the same; and a generally flat, rectangular flexible strip of material also having an attachment surface for being selectively joined to said attachment surface of said pad, said strip of material joined to said pad adjacent one end thereof such that said strip of material extends across said pad from a position adjacent one end to a position adjacent the other end thereof, whereby said strip of material can be selectively joined to and removed from said pad so as to secure one or more conduits thereinbetween.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
148 words
A device for holding one or a plurality of medical conduits in a secure fashion containing: a generally flat, rectangular pad having an attachment surface and grip means extending outwardly adjacent one end thereof, said grip means having first and second jaws for selectively gripping a bedsheet, hospital gown, bandage or like surface and removably fixing said pad thereto, without puncturing the same; and a generally flat, rectangular flexible strip of material also having an attachment surface for being selectively joined to said attachment surface of said pad, said strip of material joined to said pad adjacent one end thereof such that said strip of material extends across said pad from a position adjacent one end to a position adjacent the other end thereof, whereby said strip of material can be selectively joined to and removed from said pad so as to secure one or more conduits thereinbetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 9 wherein the length and width of said pad and said strip of material are selected such that at least two conduits can be secured thereinbetween.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 9 further including a flexible member joined to said pad, and said grip means are rotatably joined to said flexible member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-01-04 | 1985-07-06 | 1986-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-04 | 1989-07-06 | 1990-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-04 | 1993-07-06 | 1994-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |