US4413994A
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Intestinal irrigator for use with artificial anus
Assignee: Senko Medical Instrument Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-03-12
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Granted: 1983-11-08
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Expires: 2002-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An intestinal irrigator adapted for use with an artificial anus which includes a body having a hollow portion having open front and rear ends. The hollow portion has a bag-mounting portion. A suction portion is arranged around the hollow portion. The suction portion has an open front end which lies flush with the open front end of the hollow portion. The suction portion has a suction port connectable to a suction source. A liquid supply portion is connected to the hollow portion and is connectable to a liquid supply source for supplying a liquid to the interior of the hollow portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiromi Sarashina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06M; G06M7/00; G06M7/08; A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An intestinal irrigator adapted for use with an artificial anus which irrigator comprises: (a) a body including a hollow portion having open front and rear ends, said hollow portion having a bag-mounting portion; (b) a suction portion mounted around said hollow portion, said suction portion having an open front end, said open front end of said suction portion lying flush with said open front end of said hollow portion; and said suction portion having a suction port connectable to a suction source; and (c) a liquid supply portion connected to said hollow portion, said liquid supply portion being connectable to a liquid supply source for supplying a liquid to the interior of said hollow portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An intestinal irrigator adapted for use with an artificial anus which irrigator comprises: (a) a body including a hollow portion having open front and rear ends, said hollow portion having a bag-mounting portion; (b) a suction portion mounted around said hollow portion, said suction portion having an open front end, said open front end of said suction portion lying flush with said open front end of said hollow portion; and said suction portion having a suction port connectable to a suction source; and (c) a liquid supply portion connected to said hollow portion, said liquid supply portion being connectable to a liquid supply source for supplying a liquid to the interior of said hollow portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
An intestinal irrigator according to claim 1, in which said hollow portion comprises a cylindrical wall, said body comprising an outer cylindrical wall disposed in coaxial and spaced relation to said hollow portion, said body comprising an annular wall extending between the rear ends of said hollow portion and said outer cylindrical wall, and said hollow portion, said outer cylindrical wall and said annular wall defining an annular chamber serving as said suction portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
An intestinal irrigator according to claim 2, in which said body further comprises a rear cylindrical wall extending from the rear end of said hollow portion in coaxial relation thereto, said rear cylindrical wall serving as said bag mounting portion, and a retaining ring being adapted to fit on said rear cylindrical wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An intestinal irrigator according to claim 2, in which said liquid supply portion comprises a fitting extending hermetically through said outer cylindrical wall and said hollow portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An intestinal irrigator according to claim 2, in which a pair of aligned notches are formed respectively in the front ends of said outer cylindrical wall and hollow portion, said liquid supply portion comprising a resilient tube sealingly fitted in said aligned notches.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-11-07 | 1987-05-09 | 1987-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-07 | 1991-05-09 | 1991-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-07 | 1995-05-09 | 1995-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |