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Blood bag support for centrifugation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-10-27
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Granted: 1985-09-24
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Expires: 2003-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A support for the ports of a blood bag for use in a centrifuge in order to keep the ports upright during centrifugation so that the ports will not trap blood cells which would later contaminate the blood plasma. The support includes a base positionable adjacent to the bottom of a centrifuge cup, an upstanding plate attached to the periphery of the base and extending up adjacent to the side of the cup, and hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the cup for engagement by the port area of the blood bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary L. Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:59
CPC Classifications
B; B04; B04B; B04B5/00; B04B5/04; B04B5/0407; B04B5/0428; B04B2005/0435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A blood centrifugation apparatus comprising in combination: (a) a centrifuge having at least one substantially cylindrical cup, being pivoted to pivot outwardly as the centrifuge spins; (b) a blood bag for containing blood to be centrifuged, the blood bag having a port area at the top thereof, and having engagable means in the port area for holding it upright; and (c) a blood bag port support including a substantially cylindrical base positionable adjacent the bottom of the cup, an upstanding plate attached substantially perpendicularly to the periphery of the base and extending up adjacent to and substantially conforming to the side of the cup, and hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the top of the cup and being configured to engage the port area of the blood bag to hold the ports upright during centrifugation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A blood centrifugation apparatus comprising in combination: (a) a centrifuge having at least one substantially cylindrical cup, being pivoted to pivot outwardly as the centrifuge spins; (b) a blood bag for containing blood to be centrifuged, the blood bag having a port area at the top thereof, and having engagable means in the port area for holding it upright; and (c) a blood bag port support including a substantially cylindrical base positionable adjacent the bottom of the cup, an upstanding plate attached substantially perpendicularly to the periphery of the base and extending up adjacent to and substantially conforming to the side of the cup, and hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the top of the cup and being configured to engage the port area of the blood bag to hold the ports upright during centrifugation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plate has a vertical bend which forms the plate to approximate the curvature of the wall of the centrifuge cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the base is substantially circular in configuration and wherein the plate subtends an arc of between 20 degrees and 90 degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
A blood bag port support for use in a centrifuge having a substantially cylindrical cup in which the blood bag is placed for centrifugation, the support comprising: (a) a substantially circularly configured base positionable adjacent the bottom of the cup; (b) a load bearing, upstanding plate attached substantially perpendicularly to the periphery of the base, the plate being bent to conform approximately to the periphery of the base and the curvature of the wall of the centrifuge cup, and extending up adjacent the side of the cup; and (c) hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the top of the cup and being configured to engage the port area of the blood bag to hold the ports upright during centrifugation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A blood bag port support for use in a centrifuge having a substantially cylindrical cup in which the blood bag is placed for centrifugation, the support comprising: (a) a substantially circularly configured base positionable adjacent the bottom of the cup; (b) a load bearing, upstanding plate attached substantially perpendicularly to the periphery of the base, the plate being bent to conform approximately to the periphery of the base and the curvature of the wall of the centrifuge cup, and extending up adjacent the side of the cup; and (c) hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the top of the cup and being configured to engage the port area of the blood bag to hold the ports upright during centrifugation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
The support of claim 4 wherein the base comprises a wire having an arcuate contour and being dimensioned to fit around the interior bottom of the centrifuge cup, and wherein the base wire is bent substantially vertically and extends adjacent the edges of the plate, and wherein the edges of the plate are folded around the vertical wires, and wherein the wires are bent at the top of the plate to extend over the top of the cup and form the hook means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The support of claim 5 further comprising a fillet at the lower edge of the plate at its engagement with the base wire to form a smooth surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The support of claim 5 wherein the plate has a rounded fold at its bottom to smooth its lower edge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support of claim 4 wherein the plate subtends an arc of between 20 degrees and 90 degrees.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The support of claim 4 wherein the hook means comprises two similar wires, each extending from the top of the plate substantially horizontally over the top of the cup and terminating in an upwardly opening U-shaped curve forming a hook, the hooks being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the distance between the ports on the blood bag.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of centrifuging blood in a blood bag, comprising: (a) placing a port support apparatus in a centrifuge cup, the port support apparatus including a base positioned adjacent the bottom of the cup, a plate attached to the base and extending up adjacent the side of the cup, and hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the top of the cup; (b) placing a blood bag in the centrifuge cup; (c) supporting the ports substantially upright by the hook means, while allowing the majority of the weight of the blood to rest on the bottom of the centrifuge cup; (d) operating the centrifuge; and (e) removing the blood bag from the centrifuge cup.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of centrifuging blood in a blood bag, comprising: (a) placing a port support apparatus in a centrifuge cup, the port support apparatus including a base positioned adjacent the bottom of the cup, a plate attached to the base and extending up adjacent the side of the cup, and hook means mounted on the top of the plate and extending over the top of the cup; (b) placing a blood bag in the centrifuge cup; (c) supporting the ports substantially upright by the hook means, while allowing the majority of the weight of the blood to rest on the bottom of the centrifuge cup; (d) operating the centrifuge; and (e) removing the blood bag from the centrifuge cup.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 10 further comprising placing the blood bag and the port support apparatus in the centrifuge cup together.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 10 further comprising removing the blood bag and the port support apparatus from the centrifuge cup together.
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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) | 1988-09-23 | 1989-03-25 | 1989-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-23 | 1993-03-25 | 1993-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-23 | 1997-03-25 | 1997-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |