US4769014B1
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Assignee: Novartis AG
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Filing: 1987-06-02
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Granted: 1990-02-13
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Expires: 2007-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A gastroenteric feeding tube for endoscopic placement includes an elongated tubular main portion, a weighted bolus portion on the distal end of the main portion and a flexible cord element which extends from a substantially axial position at the terminal end of the bolus portion. The cord element can be effectively grasped with a forcep of an endoscopic device to enable the feeding tube to be endoscopically placed in a proper location in a patient for use in administering feeding formula to the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 D Russo Ronald
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2026-10-23 18:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J15/00; A61J15/0003; A61J15/0007; A61J15/0026; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0102
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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) | 1993-02-12 | 1993-08-14 | 1994-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-12 | 1997-08-14 | 1998-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-12 | 2001-08-14 | 2002-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |