US4665566A
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Adjustable strap with fasteners for attachment of medical tubing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-21
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Granted: 1987-05-19
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Expires: 2006-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A device comprised of a strip of material to be placed about the head or an extremety of a patient and adjustably fastened thereto. The band has positioned about its circumference a plurality of fasteners by which medical tubing is securely and conveniently fastened to the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Geraldine E. Garrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/06; A61M16/0666; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0206; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/0226; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15; Y10S128/26; Y10S128/912; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A device for attaching medical tubing to a patient's forehead or other extremety which comprises: a. a strap device comprised of a generally flat strip of material having two ends and a side which does not touch the patients skin; b. means of adjustably fastening the two ends of the strip of material together so that when fastened the strip of material forms an opening to encompass the head or extremety of the patient; c. medical tubing fastener means attached to the side of the strap which does not touch the patient's skin whereby medical tubing may be securely and conveniently fastened to the patient.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A device for attaching medical tubing to a patient's forehead or other extremety which comprises: a. a strap device comprised of a generally flat strip of material having two ends and a side which does not touch the patients skin; b. means of adjustably fastening the two ends of the strip of material together so that when fastened the strip of material forms an opening to encompass the head or extremety of the patient; c. medical tubing fastener means attached to the side of the strap which does not touch the patient's skin whereby medical tubing may be securely and conveniently fastened to the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A strap device as recited in claim 1 in which the means of fastening is comprised of Velcro fasteners.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-05-18 | 1990-11-17 | 1991-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-18 | 1994-11-17 | 1995-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-18 | 1998-11-17 | 1999-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |