US4928830A
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Suctioning supply kit
Assignee: The University of Texas at Austin
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Filing: 1988-10-31
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Granted: 1990-05-29
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Expires: 2008-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A kit for use in performing one or more suctioning procedures. The kit includes a tray for holding suctioning supplies, and one or more supply units contained within the tray. Each supply unit includes the following suctioning supplies: a pair of surgical gloves, an ampule containing a saline solution, a suction catheter, a lubricating gel, and a disposable bottle containing water. The suctioning supplies are removably disposed within the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil C. Brewer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B50/31; A61B2050/005; A61B2050/0051; A61B2050/0056; A61B2050/0067; A61B2050/008; A61B2050/3011; A61B2050/311; A61B42/00; A61B42/40; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/002; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A kit for use in performing a suctioning procedure, comprising: a tray; and suctioning supplies, including a pair of surgical gloves; an ampule containing a saline solution; a suction catheter; a lubricating gel; and a disposable bottle containing water; the suctioning supplies being removably disposed within the tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A kit for use in performing a suctioning procedure, comprising: a tray; and suctioning supplies, including a pair of surgical gloves; an ampule containing a saline solution; a suction catheter; a lubricating gel; and a disposable bottle containing water; the suctioning supplies being removably disposed within the tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The kit of claim 1, wherein the tray includes compartments cooperatively configured to hold the suctioning supplies and the suctioning supplies are removably disposed within the compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The suctioning kit of claim 2, further comprising a cover cooperatively configured with the tray for covering the tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The kit of claim 3, wherein the cover is hinged to the tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The kit of claim 3, further comprising a handle for carrying the kit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The kit of claim 1, wherein the surgical gloves, saline solution, suction catheter, lubricating gel, and water are sterile.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The kit of claim 6, further comprising a sealed pouch for holding the gloves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The kit of claim 6, further comprising a sealed pouch for holding the catheter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The kit of claim 6, further comprising a sealed pouch for collectively holding the catheter and the gloves.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The kit of claim 1, wherein the disposable bottle containing sterile water includes: a mouth; a cap cooperatively configured with the mouth for covering the bottle; and a water tight and nonresealable seal between the mouth and the cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The kit of claim 1, further comprising a foil pack for holding the lubricating gel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
A kit for use in performing a series of suctioning procedures, comprising: a tray; and a series of supply units, each supply unit comprising suctioning supplies including a pair of surgical gloves; an ampule containing a saline solution; a suction catheter; a lubricating gel; and a disposable bottle containing water; the supply units being removably disposed within the tray.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
59 words
A kit for use in performing a series of suctioning procedures, comprising: a tray; and a series of supply units, each supply unit comprising suctioning supplies including a pair of surgical gloves; an ampule containing a saline solution; a suction catheter; a lubricating gel; and a disposable bottle containing water; the supply units being removably disposed within the tray.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The kit of claim 12, wherein the tray includes compartments cooperatively configured to hold the supply units and the supply units are removably disposed within the compartments.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The kit of claim 12, wherein the number of supply units is eight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The kit of claim 12, further comprising a cover cooperatively configured with the tray for covering the tray.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The kit of claim 15, wherein the cover is hinged to the tray.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The kit of claim 15, further comprising a handle for carrying the kit.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The kit of claim 12, wherein the surgical gloves, saline solution, suction catheter, lubricating gel, and water of each supply unit are sterile.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The kit of claim 18, further comprising a sealed pouch for holding each pair of gloves.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The kit of claim 18, further comprising a sealed pouch for holding each catheter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 18, further comprising a sealed pouch for collectively holding the pair of gloves and the catheter in each supply unit.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
39 words
The kit of claim 12, wherein each disposable bottle containing sterile water includes: a mouth; a cap cooperatively configured with the mouth for covering the bottle; and a water tight and nonresealable seal between the mouth and the cap.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The suctioning kit of claim 12, each supply unit further comprising a foil pack for holding the lubricating gel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
The suctioning kit of claim 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, or 21, wherein the sealed pouch includes a sterile drape.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 3 or 15, wherein the cover includes recesses cooperatively configured to accommodate the suctioning supplies when the kit is closed.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The kit of claim 4 or 16, wherein the tray and cover each integrally include a handle section, the handle sections being cooperatively configured such that they join to form a handle upon closing the kit.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The kit of claim 26, wherein the handle sections include means for releasably locking the tray and cover in a closed position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-28 | 1993-11-27 | 1994-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-28 | 1997-11-27 | 1998-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-28 | 2001-11-27 | 2002-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |