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US4685473A
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Orientable cardiovascular sound
Assignee: Medicorp Research Laboratories Corp
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Filing: 1986-02-21
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Granted: 1987-08-11
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Expires: 2006-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Orientable endovascular sound for the exploration of the arteries. Between the head and the body, the sound has a zone of articulation, in which there are bellows which can be inflated by a fluid to produce the orientation of the head in a radial direction opposite the inflated bellows.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilles Karcher
- 👤 Max Amor
- 👤 Roger Niddam
- 👤 Jean-Pierre Villemot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An orientable, endovascular sound, comprising: a sound body; a sound head; and articulation means disposed between the sound head and the sound body, said means including at least one bellows for being inflated by a fluid to produce orientation of the head in a radial direction opposite the inflated belows, said articulation means being part of a continuous wall extending along said sound head and sound body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
An orientable, endovascular sound, comprising: a sound body; a sound head; and articulation means disposed between the sound head and the sound body, said means including at least one bellows for being inflated by a fluid to produce orientation of the head in a radial direction opposite the inflated belows, said articulation means being part of a continuous wall extending along said sound head and sound body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A sound according to claim 1, wherein said articulation means includes a wall which is extensible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A sound according to claim 1, wherein said bellows is supplied with fluid by a channel forming part of a wall of the body of the sound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sound according to claim 1, wherein said means includes two bellows placed on opposite portions of the sound body to insure orientation of the sound head in two opposite directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sound according to claim 1, wherein said means includes four bellows placed in pairs on opposite portions of the sound body to insure orientation of the sound head in four directions and in the bisectrices of these directions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A sound according to claim 1, wherein the sound body includes a curved portion and the articulation means includes a bellows disposed on the outside of the curved portion to vary the curvature of the curved portion.
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) | 1990-08-10 | 1991-02-09 | 1991-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-10 | 1995-02-09 | 1995-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-10 | 1999-02-09 | 1999-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |