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Ballooned cannula
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-30
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A ballooned cannula including an elongated tube encompassed by a housing formed of a biologically inert, soft plastic. A balloon is formed on one end of the tube and the housing by a tip structure including radially inner and outer sleeves, the inner sleeve including a shoulder against which the tube end may abut and the outer sleeve defining the balloon. The cannula also includes an integral handle formed of flexible material including a flexible injection receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Harrith M. Hasson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
In a ballooned cannula, the combination of an elongated tube having two spaced ports in fluid communication with each other via the interior of the tube; a housing formed of a biologically inert, soft plastic material surrounding said tube along the length thereof and having an end disposed such that at least one end of said tube extends from said housing, said housing including an inlet in fluid communication with one of said ports, a pressurizing conduit extending to substantially said housing end, and a pressurizing port in fluid communication with said conduit and adapted to be connected to a source of pressurizing fluid; and a biologically inert, expandable one piece balloon secured to said tube one end and comprised of a radially inner integral sleeve disposed about said tube one end, a radially outer integral sleeve of thin construction connected and sealed to said housing near said housing end, and a smooth tip interconnecting said sleeves adjacent said tube one end and having an outlet in fluid communication with the other of said ports, the interface of said sleeves being in fluid communication with said pressurizing conduit, said radially inner sleeve having a lesser axial length than said radially outer sleeve, said other port being defined by an open end of said tube, and said outlet opening into the interior of said radially inner sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
In a ballooned cannula, the combination of an elongated tube having two spaced ports in fluid communication with each other via the interior of the tube; a housing formed of a biologically inert, soft plastic material surrounding said tube along the length thereof and having an end disposed such that at least one end of said tube extends from said housing, said housing including an inlet in fluid communication with one of said ports, a pressurizing conduit extending to substantially said housing end, and a pressurizing port in fluid communication with said conduit and adapted to be connected to a source of pressurizing fluid; and a biologically inert, expandable one piece balloon secured to said tube one end and comprised of a radially inner integral sleeve disposed about said tube one end, a radially outer integral sleeve of thin construction connected and sealed to said housing near said housing end, and a smooth tip interconnecting said sleeves adjacent said tube one end and having an outlet in fluid communication with the other of said ports, the interface of said sleeves being in fluid communication with said pressurizing conduit, said radially inner sleeve having a lesser axial length than said radially outer sleeve, said other port being defined by an open end of said tube, and said outlet opening into the interior of said radially inner sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ballooned cannula of claim 1 wherein said pressurizing conduit opens to said interface in the radial direction at a location spaced from said housing end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ballooned cannula of claim 1 wherein said tube is semi-rigid so as to be bendable and said housing is assembled onto said tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a ballooned cannula, the combination of: a metallic tube terminating in one end adapted to be inserted within a body cavity; a balloon and protective tip for said tube one end and formed of a biologically inert, resilient plastic material, said balloon and tip being of unitary construction and including a base having a smoothly rounded surface on one side and an inner sleeve defining a recess on the opposite side sized and shaped to snugly receive said tube one end, a fluid passage of lesser dimension than said recess extending from the center of said recess through said base and opening to said base one side, said fluid passage and said recess defining an annular shoulder abutted by said tube one end, and a thin, outer sleeve integral with and extending generally axially from said base one side past said base opposite side in surrounding relation to said inner sleeve to terminate in an end surrounding said tube at a location between the ends thereof; means for sealing said sleeve end to said cannula; and means for introducing a fluid between said inner and outer sleeves to selectively expand the outer sleeve to cause the same to balloon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a ballooned cannula, the combination of: a metallic tube terminating in one end adapted to be inserted within a body cavity; a balloon and protective tip for said tube one end and formed of a biologically inert, resilient plastic material, said balloon and tip being of unitary construction and including a base having a smoothly rounded surface on one side and an inner sleeve defining a recess on the opposite side sized and shaped to snugly receive said tube one end, a fluid passage of lesser dimension than said recess extending from the center of said recess through said base and opening to said base one side, said fluid passage and said recess defining an annular shoulder abutted by said tube one end, and a thin, outer sleeve integral with and extending generally axially from said base one side past said base opposite side in surrounding relation to said inner sleeve to terminate in an end surrounding said tube at a location between the ends thereof; means for sealing said sleeve end to said cannula; and means for introducing a fluid between said inner and outer sleeves to selectively expand the outer sleeve to cause the same to balloon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The ballooned cannula of claim 4 wherein said tube is substantially contained by a biologically inert plastic housing assembled onto said tube, and said outer sleeve end is sealed to said housing; said introducing means comprising an axial passage within said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The ballooned cannula of claim 4 wherein said outer sleeve is constructed and arranged so as to be reverse folded away from said base opposite side and about said base one side to allow said balloon and tip to be mounted on said tube one end during assembly of said cannula.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The ballooned cannula of claim 5 wherein said housing further defines a flexible injection receiver in fluid communication with the interior of said tube.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |