US4642091A
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Sterilant additive holder for CAPD sets
Assignee: Kendall Mcgraw Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1985-03-08
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Granted: 1987-02-10
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Expires: 2005-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A disposable "third hand" holder for CAPD exchange sets holds a set connector and a cap in an aseptic condition until ready for use. The holder is adhesively secured to a work surface. After the set connector has been removed from the holder and the exchange is under way, a sterilant tube can be connected to the holder in place of the set connector, and its contents can be squeezed out through a passage within the holder into the interior of the cap. When the patient's catheter is eventually capped, the sterilant in the cap maintains all interior surfaces of the catheter connector in an aseptic condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglass S. Richmond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A sterilant-additive holder for CAPD exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body adhesively securable to a work surface, said body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) connector retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD set connector in aseptic communication with said passage; and (c) cap retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD catheter connector cap in aspetic communication with said passage; (d) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means; and (e) said cap having a portion closing off said passage when said cap is retained on said holder, the fit between said portion and said passage being sufficiently loose to allow sterilant introduced into said passage under pressure to penetrate into the interior of said cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A sterilant-additive holder for CAPD exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body adhesively securable to a work surface, said body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) connector retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD set connector in aseptic communication with said passage; and (c) cap retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD catheter connector cap in aspetic communication with said passage; (d) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means; and (e) said cap having a portion closing off said passage when said cap is retained on said holder, the fit between said portion and said passage being sufficiently loose to allow sterilant introduced into said passage under pressure to penetrate into the interior of said cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder of claim 1, further including limiting means for limiting the depth of insertion of said portion into said passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The holder of claim 1, in which said connector retaining means include a female luer fitting adapted to receive the male fitting of a sterilant tube in pressure-tight relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
A sterilant-additive holder for CAPD exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body adhesively securable to a work surface, said body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) connector retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD set connector in aseptic communication with said passage; and (c) cap retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD catheter connector cap in aseptic communication with said passage; (d) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means; and (e) said connector retaining means receiving said connector in a sliding relationship, said cap retaining means including ear means cooperating with screwthreads inside said cap to secure said cap to said holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
A sterilant-additive holder for CAPD exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body adhesively securable to a work surface, said body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) connector retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD set connector in aseptic communication with said passage; and (c) cap retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD catheter connector cap in aseptic communication with said passage; (d) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means; and (e) said connector retaining means receiving said connector in a sliding relationship, said cap retaining means including ear means cooperating with screwthreads inside said cap to secure said cap to said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
A sterilant-additive holder for CAPD exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body adhesively securable to a work surface, said body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) connector retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD set connector in aseptic communication with said passage; (c) cap retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD catheter connector cap in aseptic communication with said passage; and (d) an adhesive pad secured to the underside of said holder; (e) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
A sterilant-additive holder for CAPD exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body adhesively securable to a work surface, said body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) connector retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD set connector in aseptic communication with said passage; (c) cap retaining means on said body for releasably retaining a CAPD catheter connector cap in aseptic communication with said passage; and (d) an adhesive pad secured to the underside of said holder; (e) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A sterilant-additive holder for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) adhesive means on said body for securing said body to a work surface; (c) connector retaining means on said body; (d) CAPD set connector means releasably retained on said retaining means to aseptic communication with said passage; (e) cap retaining means on said body; and (f) CAPD catheter connector cap means releasably retained is aseptic communication with said passage; (g) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means wherein said passage is generally L-shaped, said cap being retained in a generally vertical position and said connector being retained in a generally horizontal position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
119 words
A sterilant-additive holder for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) exchange sets, comprising: (a) a body having a passage extending therethrough; (b) adhesive means on said body for securing said body to a work surface; (c) connector retaining means on said body; (d) CAPD set connector means releasably retained on said retaining means to aseptic communication with said passage; (e) cap retaining means on said body; and (f) CAPD catheter connector cap means releasably retained is aseptic communication with said passage; (g) said passage extending from said connector retaining means to said cap retaining means wherein said passage is generally L-shaped, said cap being retained in a generally vertical position and said connector being retained in a generally horizontal position.
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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) | 1990-02-09 | 1990-08-11 | 1991-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-09 | 1994-08-11 | 1995-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-09 | 1998-08-11 | 1999-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |