US4639980A
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Tubing organizer
Assignee: American Sterilizer Co
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Filing: 1984-05-25
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Granted: 1987-02-03
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Expires: 2004-05-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved tubing organizer for hospital use having Velcro® straps, a Teflon® loop and a stainless steel clip connected by stainless steel eyelets. The improved tubing organizer is able to withstand repeated exposure to temperatures up to two hundred eighty degrees Fahrenheit and can be permanently attached to a length of tubing.
Inventors
- 👤 Drew Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0253; A61M2025/026; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/14; Y10S128/26; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/318
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
In an improved tubing organizing device of the type including a first strap having one surface of fine densely matted fibers, a second strap secured at one end to the first strap and having a surface which opposes the matted surface of the first strap, the opposing surface of the second strap having a plurality of generally rigid barbed extensions which adhere to the matted fibers of the surface of the first strap when the opposing surfaces are pressed together, and a clip attached to the first strap for fastening the device to an object, wherein the improvement comprises: a third strap folded over on itself and secured to said first strap such that a closed loop is formed; said loop being disposed between one end of said first strap and said clip, and said clip, loop and first strap being held together at a first point by a first eyelet; said second strap being secured to the opposite end of said first strap by a second eyelet; and said loop being secured to said first strap at a second point by a third eyelet to maintain the alignment of said loop along said first strap; wherein the materials which make up the device are capable of withstanding exposure to temperatures up to two hundred eighty degrees Fahrenheit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
In an improved tubing organizing device of the type including a first strap having one surface of fine densely matted fibers, a second strap secured at one end to the first strap and having a surface which opposes the matted surface of the first strap, the opposing surface of the second strap having a plurality of generally rigid barbed extensions which adhere to the matted fibers of the surface of the first strap when the opposing surfaces are pressed together, and a clip attached to the first strap for fastening the device to an object, wherein the improvement comprises: a third strap folded over on itself and secured to said first strap such that a closed loop is formed; said loop being disposed between one end of said first strap and said clip, and said clip, loop and first strap being held together at a first point by a first eyelet; said second strap being secured to the opposite end of said first strap by a second eyelet; and said loop being secured to said first strap at a second point by a third eyelet to maintain the alignment of said loop along said first strap; wherein the materials which make up the device are capable of withstanding exposure to temperatures up to two hundred eighty degrees Fahrenheit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said eyelets are stainless steel eyelets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said third strap is made of Teflon®.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement as recited in claim 1 wherein said first and second straps are flexible high temperature nylon Velcro® strips.
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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) | 1990-02-02 | 1990-08-04 | 1991-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-02 | 1994-08-04 | 1995-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-02 | 1998-08-04 | 1999-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |