US4338942A
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Dilatation catherter apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A dilatation catheter is provided with a double lumen tube and inner and outer inflatable and deflatable balloon elements, one within the other. The inner bag element is twisted for retraction while the outer bag element is inflated. Subsequent deflation of the outer bag element serves to further laterally compress the inner bag element and provide a smooth buffering surface for engagement with blood vessel walls as the catheter is moved past them.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Fogarty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/104; A61M25/1011; A61M2025/1013; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1075; A61M2025/1093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A dilatation catheter comprising a pair of concentrically disposed spaced apart inner and outer flexible tube members, a first annular inner inflatable bag attached to the distal end of said inner tube member and attached at its other end to a first tip member, a second annular outer inflatable bag in superposed relation to said first bag attached to the distal end of said outer tube member and attached at its other end to a second tip member, a wire extending through said inner tube member and said first bag and secured to said first tip member operable upon axial rotation thereof to axially twist said first bag and thereby decrease its diameter in its non-inflated condition, first means to inflate and deflate said first bag through said inner tube member, and second means operable independently of said first means to inflate and deflate said second bag through said outer tube member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A dilatation catheter comprising a pair of concentrically disposed spaced apart inner and outer flexible tube members, a first annular inner inflatable bag attached to the distal end of said inner tube member and attached at its other end to a first tip member, a second annular outer inflatable bag in superposed relation to said first bag attached to the distal end of said outer tube member and attached at its other end to a second tip member, a wire extending through said inner tube member and said first bag and secured to said first tip member operable upon axial rotation thereof to axially twist said first bag and thereby decrease its diameter in its non-inflated condition, first means to inflate and deflate said first bag through said inner tube member, and second means operable independently of said first means to inflate and deflate said second bag through said outer tube member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter of claim 1, said second or outer bag being elastic and said first or inner bag being inelastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The catheter of claim 1, said inner bag being adapted, when it is non-inflated, to be axially twisted and untwisted while said outer bag is inflated, and said inner bag being adapted, when it is untwisted and while said outer bag is deflated, to be inflated and to inpart inflation-like expansion to said outer bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The catheter of claim 1, including means interconnecting said tip members tending to maintain the concentric relationship of said tip members while said inner bag is being twisted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The catheter of claim 4, said means interconnecting said tip members comprising an elongated socket member attached to one of said tip members, and a rod member attached to the other of said tip members, said rod member terminating in a ball element which is slidably disposed in captive relation within said socket member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The catheter of claim 1, including means attached to the wire at the proximal end of the catheter to rotate the wire and thereby twist and untwist said first bag.
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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) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |