US4852844A
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Device for aiding in preparation of intravenous therapy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-04-25
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Granted: 1989-08-01
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Expires: 2008-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A device for aiding a nurse in the preparation and set-up of intravenous therapy. The device has a backing plate with a backing layer of adhesive for securement to an IV pole, the backing plate being made of a flexible material so that it may be wrapped about the IV pole. A frustro-conical hollow member is supported by the front surface of the backing plate in which are provided friction-gripping ribs to firmly hold and grip a needle-cap of an intravenous needle, so that, when the needle and its cap are inserted into the hollow the cap is firmly held, after which the needle proper may be removed from the cap for subsequent IV therapy. The device allows a nurse to accomplish such needle and cap separation with only one hand, to free her other hand to hold another part of the IV set-up or to perform another task.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Villaveces
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M2025/0206; A61M2025/024; A61M2025/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for aiding a nurse in the preparation of intravenous therapy, and the like, comprising: a backing plate having a substantially planar front surface and rear surface; means for holding and gripping a needle-cap mounted on said front surface defining a frustro-conically shaped hollow interior into which a needle-cap may be inserted; said rear surface of said backing plate having securing means thereon for attaching said backing plate to an IV pole, whereby a needle with its cap may be inserted into said means for holding and gripping to grip the needle-cap, after which the needle proper may be removed from its cap for use in intravenous therapy; and a C-clamp means for holding a tube-end mounted to said front surface of said backing plate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for aiding a nurse in the preparation of intravenous therapy, and the like, comprising: a backing plate having a substantially planar front surface and rear surface; means for holding and gripping a needle-cap mounted on said front surface defining a frustro-conically shaped hollow interior into which a needle-cap may be inserted; said rear surface of said backing plate having securing means thereon for attaching said backing plate to an IV pole, whereby a needle with its cap may be inserted into said means for holding and gripping to grip the needle-cap, after which the needle proper may be removed from its cap for use in intravenous therapy; and a C-clamp means for holding a tube-end mounted to said front surface of said backing plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises an adhesive layer formed on said rear surface, and a protective, peelable cover sheet for said adhesive layer that is removed when securing said backing plate to an IV pole, or the like.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said backing plate is made of a soft, flexible material so that it may be wrapped about an IV pole during securement by said securing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises hook-and-pile fastening means, a first portion thereof being affixed to said rear surface of said backing plate, and a second portion thereof being affixable to a portion of an IV pole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said means for holding and gripping comprises a frustro-conically shaped hollow member extending downwardly at an acute angle with respect to said front surface, and web means connecting said member to said front surface, said web means increasing in width from its upper end toward its lower end to thereby provide said acute angular mounting of said member; said member having a lower open mouth end and an upper closed end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device according to claim 5, wherein said member further comprises a spiral rib means integrally formed in said hollow interior for increasing static friction with a needle-cap positioned therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said backing plate and said means for holding and gripping are formed integrally with each other and are made from a flexible material that allows the wrapping thereof about an IV pole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 7, in combination with an upstanding intravenous pole means, said securing means removably attaching said backing plate to a portion of said pole means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device according to claim 8, in further combination with an intravenous needle, said needle having a protective closure cap; said cap being held in said means for holding and gripping so that said needle proper may be reinserted into said cap when said cap is held and gripped by said means for holding and gripping.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device according to claim 9, in further combination with an intravenous tube means, said tube means having a tube-end held in said means for holding a tube-end, whereby said tube-end may be stationarily and temporarily positioned during IV set-up, repair, and maintenance.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
239 words
A device for aiding a nurse in the preparation of intravenous therapy, and the like, comprising: a backing plate having a substantially planar front surface and rear surface; means for holding and gripping a needle-cap mounted on said front surface defining a frustro-conical shaped hollow interior into which a needle-cap may be inserted; said rear surface of said backing plate having securing means thereon for attaching said backing plate to an IV pole, whereby a needle with its cap may be inserted into said means for holding and gripping to grip the needle-cap, after which the needle proper may be removed from its cap for use in intravenous therapy; means for holding a tube-end mounted to said front surface of said backing plate; said backing plate being made from flexible material that allows at least partial wrapping thereof about an IV pole; an upstanding intravenous pole means, said securing means removably attaching said backing plate to a portion of said pole means; an intravenous needle having a protective closure cap, said cap being held in said means for holding and gripping so that said needle proper may be reinserted into said cap when said cap is held and gripped by said means for holding and gripping; and intravenous tube means, said tube means having a tube-end held in said means for holding a tube-end, whereby said tube-end may be stationarily and temporarily positioned during IV set-up, repair and maintenance.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
239 words
A device for aiding a nurse in the preparation of intravenous therapy, and the like, comprising: a backing plate having a substantially planar front surface and rear surface; means for holding and gripping a needle-cap mounted on said front surface defining a frustro-conical shaped hollow interior into which a needle-cap may be inserted; said rear surface of said backing plate having securing means thereon for attaching said backing plate to an IV pole, whereby a needle with its cap may be inserted into said means for holding and gripping to grip the needle-cap, after which the needle proper may be removed from its cap for use in intravenous therapy; means for holding a tube-end mounted to said front surface of said backing plate; said backing plate being made from flexible material that allows at least partial wrapping thereof about an IV pole; an upstanding intravenous pole means, said securing means removably attaching said backing plate to a portion of said pole means; an intravenous needle having a protective closure cap, said cap being held in said means for holding and gripping so that said needle proper may be reinserted into said cap when said cap is held and gripped by said means for holding and gripping; and intravenous tube means, said tube means having a tube-end held in said means for holding a tube-end, whereby said tube-end may be stationarily and temporarily positioned during IV set-up, repair and maintenance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device according to claim 11, wherein said means for holding a tube-end comprises a C-clamp.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device according to claim 11, wherein said means for holding and gripping comprises a frustro-conically shaped hollow member extending downwardly at an acute angle with respect to said front surface, and web means connecting said member to said front surface, said web means increasing in width from its upper end toward its lower end to thereby provide said acute angular mounting of said member; said member having a lower open mouth end and an upper closed end.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-31 | 1997-01-30 | 1997-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-31 | 2001-01-30 | 2001-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |