US4714461A
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Catheter assembly with air purging feature
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Co
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Filing: 1985-11-07
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Granted: 1987-12-22
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Expires: 2005-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A catheter assembly comprises a flexible tube having a liquid-receiving lumen therethrough. The tube has a proximal end for receiving liquid into the lumen and has a closed, but penetrable, distal end. The catheter assembly also comprises an air purging member including a body operatively, but preferably removably, positioned on the distal end of the tube. A hollow cannula extends through the distal end of the tube in fluid communication with the lumen. The cannula provides a path to the outside environment for purging air from the lumen as liquid is introduced into the lumen. The distal end is sealable to retain liquid within the lumen after the air purging member is removed from the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonathan B. Gabel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1077; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for using a liquid-filled catheter for a desired activity in a body passage, said catheter having a tube with a normally closed distal end and with a liquid-receiving lumen, the method comprising the steps of: creating a temporary fluid path between a lumen of a flexible tube via the distal end thereof and the environment outside of the catheter; introducing liquid into said lumen so that said liquid travels toward said fluid path; purging air from said lumen through said fluid path via the distal end of said tube as the liquid travels toward said fluid path; closing said temporary fluid path subsequent to the purging of air from said lumen whereby the catheter retains the liquid inside said lumen; inserting the distal end of said liquid-filled catheter into a body passage; and performing the desired activity in the body passage with said liquid-filled catheter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for using a liquid-filled catheter for a desired activity in a body passage, said catheter having a tube with a normally closed distal end and with a liquid-receiving lumen, the method comprising the steps of: creating a temporary fluid path between a lumen of a flexible tube via the distal end thereof and the environment outside of the catheter; introducing liquid into said lumen so that said liquid travels toward said fluid path; purging air from said lumen through said fluid path via the distal end of said tube as the liquid travels toward said fluid path; closing said temporary fluid path subsequent to the purging of air from said lumen whereby the catheter retains the liquid inside said lumen; inserting the distal end of said liquid-filled catheter into a body passage; and performing the desired activity in the body passage with said liquid-filled catheter.
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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) | 1990-12-21 | 1991-06-22 | 1991-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-21 | 1995-06-22 | 1995-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-21 | 1999-06-22 | 1999-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |