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Intracatheter-intravenous tubing lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-02
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Granted: 1982-04-27
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Expires: 2000-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A releasable device for securely fastening intravenous tubing to an intracatheter insert or needle and method are disclosed. The securing system comprises a locking member attached to the hub of the intracatheter insert and a projection knob molded near the end of the intravenous tubing, as part of the tubing. The locking member comprises a loop portion which is designed to securely but releasably fit over and around the projection knob when the intravenous tubing is inserted into position in the intracatheter insert. The locking member is also comprised of a pair of inclined arms attached to the loop portion and to which is attached a pair of parallel legs further including a pair of radially inwardly directed hinge pins, which hinge pins are hingedly attached to the hub of the intracatheter insert or needle. The locking member of the present invention is preferably constructed of a single length of metal rod which is bent into the desired shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Schultz
- 👤 Mary Craycraft
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-01 20:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/10; A61M39/1011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In an intravenous supply tubing having a connector and an intracatheter insert portion, a locking device for releasably securing said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert connector, comprising: a knob projecting from said intravenous supply tubing proximate said connector of said intracatheter insert when said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert are in an operating position; and locking means pivotably attached at one end to said connector of said intracatheter insert to pivot about an axis which intersects the longitudinal axis of at least one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert substantially at a right angle for placement over said knob to thereby secure said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In an intravenous supply tubing having a connector and an intracatheter insert portion, a locking device for releasably securing said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert connector, comprising: a knob projecting from said intravenous supply tubing proximate said connector of said intracatheter insert when said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert are in an operating position; and locking means pivotably attached at one end to said connector of said intracatheter insert to pivot about an axis which intersects the longitudinal axis of at least one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert substantially at a right angle for placement over said knob to thereby secure said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
In an intravenous supply tubing having a connector and an intracatheter insert portion, a locking device for releasably securing said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert connector, comprising: locking means pivotably attached to one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert to pivot about an axis which intersects the longitudinal axis of at least one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert substantially at a right angle; and a knob attached to one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert, whereby when said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert are in an operating position, placement of said locking means over said knob secures together said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
In an intravenous supply tubing having a connector and an intracatheter insert portion, a locking device for releasably securing said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert connector, comprising: locking means pivotably attached to one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert to pivot about an axis which intersects the longitudinal axis of at least one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert substantially at a right angle; and a knob attached to one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert, whereby when said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert are in an operating position, placement of said locking means over said knob secures together said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The releasable locking device of claim 2, wherein said locking means comprises: (a) a pair of parallel legs hingedly attached to said hub; (b) a pair of inclined arms respectively connected to said pair of parallel legs; and (c) a loop portion connected to said pair of inclined arms and constructed to be placed over and around said knob projecting from said intravenous tubing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The releasable locking device of claim 3, wherein said locking means further includes a pair of radially inwardly directed hinge pins, each connected to a respective one of said pair of parallel legs, for hingedly associating said locking means with said hub of said intracatheter insert.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The releasable locking device of claim 2, wherein said projecting knob is formed as an integral portion of said intravenous tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The releasable locking device of claim 2, wherein said locking device is comprised of steel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The releasable locking device of claim 2, wherein said loop portion of said locking means fits snugly over said projecting knob.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The locking device of claims 1 or 2 wherein: said locking means may be released from its operating position by one hand of the operator thereof.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of releasably securing intravenous supply tubing to an intracatheter insert each of said supply tubing and said insert having one of a connector and a projecting knob, said connector including locking means pivotably attached thereto, said method comprising the steps of: joining said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert by inserting one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert into said connector; pivoting said locking means about an axis which intersects the longitudinal axis of one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracheter insert at a right angle; and placing said locking means over and around said projecting knob such that said intravenous supply tubing is releasably secured to said intracatheter insert.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of releasably securing intravenous supply tubing to an intracatheter insert each of said supply tubing and said insert having one of a connector and a projecting knob, said connector including locking means pivotably attached thereto, said method comprising the steps of: joining said intravenous supply tubing to said intracatheter insert by inserting one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracatheter insert into said connector; pivoting said locking means about an axis which intersects the longitudinal axis of one of said intravenous supply tubing and said intracheter insert at a right angle; and placing said locking means over and around said projecting knob such that said intravenous supply tubing is releasably secured to said intracatheter insert.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 9, wherein said locking means further includes a pair of radially inwardly directed hinge pins, each connected to a respective one of said pair of parallel legs, for hingedly associating said locking means with said hub of said intracatheter insert.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 9, wherein said loop portion of said locking means fits snugly over said projecting knob.
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