US4496352A
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Cannula support assembly and its method of manufacture
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1983-10-06
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A cannula support assembly comprises a hub subassembly, which supports the cannula, and a cover subassembly, which attaches to the hub subassembly to sealingly enclose the cannula prior to use and which can be easily removed from and subsequently reattached to the hub subassembly, if desired. Each subassembly is itself preferably fabricated from one or more individually extruded component parts which can be assembled together in a manner lending itself to cost efficient, automated production techniques and which thereby obviates the use of substantially more costly injection molded or compression molded plastic parts. The resulting support assembly is durable, easily attachable to flexible tubing, and readily adaptable to diverse uses, such as a hub and cover for a phlebotomy needle or an inline sampling needle.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil H. Soika
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:44
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/158
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An assembly for supporting a cannula having an operative end and for interconnecting the cannula to a fluid conduit, said assembly comprising a hub including a first member having a bore, and a second member having opposite end portions and occupying a portion of said bore with one of said end portions disposed outwardly of said bore for attachment to the fluid conduit, the opposite end portion thereof being confined within said portion of said bore, said second member further including a bore extending between said opposite end portions and accommodating the cannula with the operative end thereof extending from said confined end portion of said second member and outwardly beyond said first member bore, and a cover including an outer member, and an inner member having an open interior and including a main body portion carried within said outer member and an end portion disposed outwardly of said outer member, said outwardly disposed end portion being removably engageable in an interference fit relationship within the remaining portion of said first member bore not occupied by said second member to secure said cover to said hub with the outwardly extending operative cannula end enclosed within said open interior.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An assembly for supporting a cannula having an operative end and for interconnecting the cannula to a fluid conduit, said assembly comprising a hub including a first member having a bore, and a second member having opposite end portions and occupying a portion of said bore with one of said end portions disposed outwardly of said bore for attachment to the fluid conduit, the opposite end portion thereof being confined within said portion of said bore, said second member further including a bore extending between said opposite end portions and accommodating the cannula with the operative end thereof extending from said confined end portion of said second member and outwardly beyond said first member bore, and a cover including an outer member, and an inner member having an open interior and including a main body portion carried within said outer member and an end portion disposed outwardly of said outer member, said outwardly disposed end portion being removably engageable in an interference fit relationship within the remaining portion of said first member bore not occupied by said second member to secure said cover to said hub with the outwardly extending operative cannula end enclosed within said open interior.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said inner member includes an end portion oppositely spaced from said first mentioned outwardly disposed end portion and being also disposed outwardly of said outer member for attachment to a fluid conduit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said inner member includes an end portion oppositely spaced from said first mentioned outwardly disposed end portion, and wherein said hub further includes plug means insertable into said opposite end portion to sealingly close said opposite end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly according to c1aim 1 wherein said outer member includes an outer tubular body having a bore, and wherein said inner member includes an inner tubular body engagable within said outer tubular body bore.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly according to c1aim 1 wherein said outer member includes an outer tubular body having a bore, and wherein said inner member includes an inner tubular body engagable within said outer tubular body bore.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly according to claim 4 wherein said outer and inner tubular bodies each have generally uniform cross-sectional shapes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 4 wherein said tubular bodies of said outer and inner members are manufactured by extrusion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said first member includes a first tubular body having a bore, and wherein said second member includes a second tubular body engagable within said first tubular body bore.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly according to claim 7 wherein said first and second tubular bodies each have generally uniform cross-sectional shapes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 7 or 8 wherein said tubular bodies of said first and second members are manufactured by extrusion.
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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 |