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Universal clamp
Assignee: MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS Inc A CORP OF FL
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Filing: 1987-03-23
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Granted: 1989-06-13
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Expires: 2007-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A clamp for holding an article to an object including a base means for adhering the clamp to the object, a flap, securing means for securing the flap to the base means with the article positioned therebetween and resilient pad means having an adhesive surface for contacting the article. The securing means includes a first holding means for holding a first portion of the flap and a second holding means for holding a second portion of the flap. Both holding means may be releasable. The second holding means is spaced from the first holding means a sufficient distance along the flap for the article to lie between them. Resilient adhesive surfaces are provided on the flap and base means for contacting and adhering the article.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenda G. Kalt
- 👤 Dale K. Straub
- 👤 Peter Piwonka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; A61M2025/0213; A61M2025/022; A61M2025/0246; A61M2025/0253; A61M2025/026; A61M2025/0266; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/06; A61M2210/0618; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A clamp for holding an article to an object comprising: a. base means for adhering said clamp to such object; b. a flap; c. securing means for securing said flap to said base means with such article positioned therebetween; and d. resilient pad means adhered to said flap and having an adhesive surface for contacting said positioned article whereby said adhesive surface is movable with said positioned article without breaking said contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A clamp for holding an article to an object comprising: a. base means for adhering said clamp to such object; b. a flap; c. securing means for securing said flap to said base means with such article positioned therebetween; and d. resilient pad means adhered to said flap and having an adhesive surface for contacting said positioned article whereby said adhesive surface is movable with said positioned article without breaking said contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A clamp as in claim 1 wherein said securing means includes a first holding means for holding a first portion of said flap and a second holding means for holding a second portion of said flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clamp as in claim 2 wherein said resilient pad means comprises an outer resilient pad adhered to said flap between said first and second portions, said outer resilient pad having an adhesive surface for contacting said positioned rod-like article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clamp as in claim 2 wherein at least one of said first and second holding means includes a hook material and a loop material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A clamp as in claim 4 wherein said securing means further includes a resilient inner pad positioned between the outer surface of said base and the inner surface of either said hook material or said loop material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A clamp as in claim 5 wherein said resilient pad means includes an inner resilient pad extending over said base means between said first and second releasable holding means, said inner pad having an adhesive surface for contacting said positioned rod-like article.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A clamp as in claim 6 wherein said resilient pad means includes an outer resilient pad adhered to said flap between said first and second portion and having an adhesive surface for contacting said positioned rod-like article.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A clamp in claim 4 further comprising remote fastening means for fastening at least one additional article to said clamp, and including a hook material or a loop material to mate with an outer surface of one of said first and second holding means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clamp as in claim 2 wherein said first holding means is releasable and said second holding means is non-releasable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A clamp as in claim 9 wherein said second holding means includes a first substrate adhered between said base means and either a hook fabric pad or loop fabric pad, and said flap includes a second substrate attached to said first substrate by said first holding means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clamp as in claim 10 wherein said first substrate in integral with said second substrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clamp as in claim 11 wherein said first and second substrates are hook and loop fabric backing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clamp as in claim 12 wherein said hook fabric pad includes hook fabric woven into said fabric backing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clamp as in claim 13 wherein said loop fabric pad includes loop fabric woven into said fabric backing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clamp as in claim 14 wherein said first substrate is adhered to said base means by hot melt adhesive.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clamp as in claim 15 wherein said resilient pad means includes hot melt adhesive applied to all or a portion of said fabric backing between said hook fabric pad and said loop fabric pad.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clamp as in claim 1 wherein said resilient pad means includes a foam material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clamp as in claim 1 wherein said resilient pad means includes a hot melt adhesive material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clamp as in claim 1, wherein said second holding means includes a first substrate adhered to said base means and said flap includes a second substrate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clamp as in claim 19, wherein said first and second substrates are hook and loop fabric backing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clamp as in claim 20, wherein said hook fabric pad includes hook fabric woven into said fabric backing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clamp as in claim 21, wherein said loop fabric pad includes loop fabric woven into said fabric backing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clamp as in claim 22, wherein said first substrate is adhered to said base means by hot melt adhesive.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clamp as in claim 23, wherein said resilient pad means includes hot melt adhesive applied to all or a portion of said fabric backing between said hook fabric pad and said loop fabric pad.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
89 words
A clamp for holding a nasal tube in the nostril of a person comprising: a. base means for adhering said clamp to such person; b. a flap; c. resilient pad means adhered to said flap and having an adhesive surface for contacting and holding said nasal tube; and d. securing means for securing said flap to said base means with a portion of said flap held at an angle to said base means to hold said nasal tube at an angle from such nostril without crimping said nasal tube.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
89 words
A clamp for holding a nasal tube in the nostril of a person comprising: a. base means for adhering said clamp to such person; b. a flap; c. resilient pad means adhered to said flap and having an adhesive surface for contacting and holding said nasal tube; and d. securing means for securing said flap to said base means with a portion of said flap held at an angle to said base means to hold said nasal tube at an angle from such nostril without crimping said nasal tube.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
133 words
A clamp for holding an IV device to a patient comprising: a. base means for adhering the clamp to the patient, said base means having a base slot found therein for positioning the clamp on the patient with the IV puncture point within the base slot; b. a flap having a flap slot formed therein for allowing access to the IV device and absorbent pad having means for overlapping the puncture and for absorbing liquids, c. securing means for securing said flap to said base means and including a first holding means for holding a first portion of said flap and a second holding means for holding a second portion of said flap, said second holding means being spaced from said first holding means a sufficient distance for the device to extend therebetween.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
133 words
A clamp for holding an IV device to a patient comprising: a. base means for adhering the clamp to the patient, said base means having a base slot found therein for positioning the clamp on the patient with the IV puncture point within the base slot; b. a flap having a flap slot formed therein for allowing access to the IV device and absorbent pad having means for overlapping the puncture and for absorbing liquids, c. securing means for securing said flap to said base means and including a first holding means for holding a first portion of said flap and a second holding means for holding a second portion of said flap, said second holding means being spaced from said first holding means a sufficient distance for the device to extend therebetween.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
96 words
A clamp as in claim 26, further comprising: first resilient pad means adhered to said base means and having an adhesive surface for contacting and holding said absorbent pad overlaying such puncture; second resilient pad means adhered to said base means and having an adhesive surface for contacting and securely holding an article and allowing movement of such an article relative to said flap; and third resilient pad means adhered to said flap and having an adhesive surface for contacting and securely holding such article, and allowing movement of such article relative to said base means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
82 words
A clamp as in claim 27 further comprising: first resilient pad means located on said base means on each side of said base slot relative to an IV puncture point located within said base slot; second resilient pad means located on said base means adjacent to said base slot, whereby said second resilient pad extends in a direction away from such puncture located within said base slot; third resilient pad means located on each side of said slot located in said flap.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clamp as in claim 20 wherein said resilient pad means includes a hot melt adhesive layer for securing said absorbent pad to said article.
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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) | 1992-06-12 | 1992-12-12 | 1993-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-12 | 1996-12-12 | 1997-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-12 | 2000-12-12 | 2001-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |