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US4522623A
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Suction bottle for medicinal purposes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-07
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2002-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A suction bottle for medical purposes, having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube. The connection nipple opens into a disposable bag whose volume can be increased by vacuum and which is arranged within the inner chamber, the collar of said bag being hermetically clamped against the rim of the mouth of the suction bottle.
Inventors
- 👤 Friedrich G. Lauterjung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/73; A61M1/732; A61M1/60; A61M1/62; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having a cover, with a valve connection nipple for evacuating an inner chamber of the bottle surrounding a disposable bag arranged within the inner chamber, the volume of the bag being increasable by vacuum in the inner chamber outside of the bag adapted to suck material into the bag, a drainage tube connected with the interior of the bag adapted for receiving the sucked material, and an upper edge of the bag suspended at the cover of the suction bottle, the improvement wherein said bottle having a bottom wall portion and wall means for supporting the bottle via a part of said wall means such that said bottom wall portion is spaced higher than said part the valve connection nipple is arranged at a said bottom wall portion of the bottle, means comprising a closure member for air-tight clamping of the drainage tube, and a drainage tube connection nipple is provided with said closure member, said drainage tube connection nipple with said drainage tube constitutes sole means of communication into said bag, said edge of the bag plus cover plus said drainage tube connection nipple are integrally combined into a disposable unit non-releasably connected air-tightly to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having a cover, with a valve connection nipple for evacuating an inner chamber of the bottle surrounding a disposable bag arranged within the inner chamber, the volume of the bag being increasable by vacuum in the inner chamber outside of the bag adapted to suck material into the bag, a drainage tube connected with the interior of the bag adapted for receiving the sucked material, and an upper edge of the bag suspended at the cover of the suction bottle, the improvement wherein said bottle having a bottom wall portion and wall means for supporting the bottle via a part of said wall means such that said bottom wall portion is spaced higher than said part the valve connection nipple is arranged at a said bottom wall portion of the bottle, means comprising a closure member for air-tight clamping of the drainage tube, and a drainage tube connection nipple is provided with said closure member, said drainage tube connection nipple with said drainage tube constitutes sole means of communication into said bag, said edge of the bag plus cover plus said drainage tube connection nipple are integrally combined into a disposable unit non-releasably connected air-tightly to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said cover is respectively attachable to and detechable from said bottle and said unit including said cover and said bag is a disposable unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The suction bottle according to claim 2, wherein said disposable unit includes said drainage tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The suction bottle according to claim 3, wherein said drainage tube extends from said connection nipple.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said bag is spaced from said evacuation valve in any position of the bottle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said closure member is a tube clamp on said drainage tube connection nipple for air-tightly clamping the latter and thereby said drainage tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said upper edge of the bag is centrally non-linearly attached on said cover circularly arranged around said drainage tube connection nipple.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said suction bottle is formed with an external thread adjacent a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, said cover is clampable hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, and further comprising a cap nut with internal thread which screws onto said suction bottle at said external thread adapted for clamp the cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suction bottle according to claim 8, wherein said cap nut is formed with an undulating projecting rim constituting a gripping surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said connection nipple continues as said drainage tube which extends to a bottom of said disposable bag.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, further comprising a valve on a lower end of said tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The suction bottle according to claim 11, wherein said valve is a foil valve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein a valve-actuatable air-inlet opening opens into said inner chamber of said suction bottle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said connection nipple forms a sealable section above said cover.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suction bottle according to claim 14, further comprising a closure cap operatively connected to said connection nipple on a remote side of said sealable section opposite said cover.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said suction bottle has an inner wall which defines said inner chamber, said inner wall is formed with a groove which extends the length of said inner chamber.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The suction bottle according to claim 1, wherein said wall means comprises a standing base collar surrounding said valve connection nipple.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within said inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, a valve-actuatable air-inlet opening opens into said inner chamber of said suction bottle, said suction bottle has a bottom surface and a standing-base collar extends beyond said bottom surface, said air inlet opening and an evacuation-connection nipple and a vacuum indicator are mounted on said bottom surface of said suction bottle.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within said inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, a valve-actuatable air-inlet opening opens into said inner chamber of said suction bottle, said suction bottle has a bottom surface and a standing-base collar extends beyond said bottom surface, said air inlet opening and an evacuation-connection nipple and a vacuum indicator are mounted on said bottom surface of said suction bottle.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The suction bottle according to claim 18, wherein said suction bottle and said standing-base collar are made of transparent material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The suction bottle according to claim 18, wherein said connection nipple and said evacuation-connection nipple are of different sizes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within saiid inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, said connection nipple forms a sealable section above said collar, a closure cap operatively connected to said connection nipple on a remote side of said sealable section opposite said collar, a pin valve between said sealable section and said closure cap operatively communicates with said connection nipple.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within saiid inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, said connection nipple forms a sealable section above said collar, a closure cap operatively connected to said connection nipple on a remote side of said sealable section opposite said collar, a pin valve between said sealable section and said closure cap operatively communicates with said connection nipple.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within said inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, a valve-actuatable air-inlet opening opens into said inner chamber of said suction bottle, a vent valve which closes said valve-actuatable air-inlet opening, said vent valve comprises a valve plate covering said air-inlet opening, an actuating button connected with said valve plate and a compression spring which moves said valve plate over said air-inlet opening.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within said inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, a valve-actuatable air-inlet opening opens into said inner chamber of said suction bottle, a vent valve which closes said valve-actuatable air-inlet opening, said vent valve comprises a valve plate covering said air-inlet opening, an actuating button connected with said valve plate and a compression spring which moves said valve plate over said air-inlet opening.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
145 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within said inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, and means comprising a valve for stopping air from entering the inner chamber is seated on the suction bottle and provides means for the closure of said disposable bag in order to be able to prepare the suction bottle with vacuum drawn off by a pump and work it without a pump further until the vacuum is exhausted.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
145 words
In a suction bottle for medical purposes having an evacuatable inner chamber and a connection nipple for a drainage tube, the improvement wherein said suction bottle has a rim of a mouth of the suction bottle, a disposable bag arranged within said inner chamber, said connection nipple opens into said disposable bag, the volume of said disposable bag is increasable by vacuum in said inner chamber, and said disposable bag has a collar which is clamped hermetically to said rim of said mouth of said suction bottle, and means comprising a valve for stopping air from entering the inner chamber is seated on the suction bottle and provides means for the closure of said disposable bag in order to be able to prepare the suction bottle with vacuum drawn off by a pump and work it without a pump further until the vacuum is exhausted.
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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) | 1988-06-10 | 1988-12-10 | 1989-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-10 | 1992-12-10 | 1993-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-10 | 1996-12-10 | 1997-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |