US5134994A
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Field aspirator in a soft pack with externally mounted container
Assignee: SAY SAMUEL L AND BETTY JANE SAY TRUSTEES OF SAY FAMILY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 2 1995
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Filing: 1990-02-12
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Granted: 1992-08-04
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Expires: 2010-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A portable suction device for removing fluids blocking aspiration of a patient is disclosed. The device has a housing formed of a soft, but durable, material, a vacuum pump for generating suction, a battery pack for powering the pump, and a fluid container. A tube communicates the pump with the container to evacuate it, and another tube connects the evacuated container with the fluids blocking aspiration of the patient. The housing has a container support integrally attached thereto for supporting the container outside of the housing. The means for supporting is a non-rigid material like that of the housing, and has a closed cell material disposed in the non-rigid material for absorbing shocks to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam L. Say
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/80; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/82; A61M2205/8206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A portable suction device comprising: a housing made from a non-rigid material; means for generating suction disposed in the housing; a container; means for applying the suction to suck fluid into the container; and means fixed to the housing for supporting the container outside of the housing, the means for supporting being made from a non-rigid material and including a resilient shell for absorbing shocks to the container, and the container being disposed in the resilient shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A portable suction device comprising: a housing made from a non-rigid material; means for generating suction disposed in the housing; a container; means for applying the suction to suck fluid into the container; and means fixed to the housing for supporting the container outside of the housing, the means for supporting being made from a non-rigid material and including a resilient shell for absorbing shocks to the container, and the container being disposed in the resilient shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the resilient shell comprises a closed cell material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for supporting comprises the same non-rigid material as the housing and is integrally attached to the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for generating suction comprises a vacuum pump and a battery pack for powering the vacuum pump.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for applying suction comprises a first conduit connected to the means for generating and to the container to evacuate the container, and a second conduit for connection between the container and the fluid to be sucked.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the closed cell material has an open portion for insertion and removal of the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the suction device has an on/off switch, the housing has an opening formed therein, and the on/off switch is mounted proximate the opening so as to be accessible from outside of the housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the housing has a plurality of zippers for opening and closing the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the housing has a strap for carrying the device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the housing has means for releasably holding the second conduit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 5, further comprising means for supporting the second conduit outside the housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising a U-shaped slotted holder in which the battery pack is slidably fitted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 12 further comprising an on/off switch for the vacuum pump, and means for providing snap-fit electrical connections between the battery pack, vacuum pump, and on/off switch.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
112 words
A portable suction device for removing fluids blocking aspiration of the patient, the device comprising: a housing; means for generating suction disposed in the housing; a container; means for applying the suction to the container to evacuate it; means for connecting the evacuated container with the fluids blocking aspiration of the patient; and means fixed to the housing for supporting the container outside of the housing, the housing comprising a first non-rigid material and the means for supporting comprising a second non-rigid material integrally attached to the housing and a resilient shell disposed in the second non-rigid material for absorbing shocks to the container, the container being disposed in the resilient shell.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
112 words
A portable suction device for removing fluids blocking aspiration of the patient, the device comprising: a housing; means for generating suction disposed in the housing; a container; means for applying the suction to the container to evacuate it; means for connecting the evacuated container with the fluids blocking aspiration of the patient; and means fixed to the housing for supporting the container outside of the housing, the housing comprising a first non-rigid material and the means for supporting comprising a second non-rigid material integrally attached to the housing and a resilient shell disposed in the second non-rigid material for absorbing shocks to the container, the container being disposed in the resilient shell.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the resilient shell comprises a closed cell material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the first and second non-rigid materials are the same.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the means for generating suction comprises a vacuum pump and a battery pack.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the means for applying suction comprises a first conduit connected to the means for generating and to the container, and a second conduit for connection between the container and the fluid to be sucked.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the closed cell material has an open portion for insertion and removal of the container.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the suction device has an on/off switch mounted to the outside of the housing, the housing having an opening formed therein for connection of the switch to the means for generating.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 20 further comprising means for protecting the on/off switch from accidental engagement and disengagement.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 17 further comprising a U-shaped slotted holder in which the battery pack is slidably fitted.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 22 further comprising an on/off switch for the vacuum pump, and means for providing snap-fit electrical connections between the battery pack, vacuum pump, and on/off switch.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the closed cell material has an open portion for insertion and removal of the container.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 7 further comprising a regulator for the means for generating suction, the regulator being operable from outside the housing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 20 further comprising a regulator for the means for generating suction, the regulator being operable from outside the housing.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, further comprising a regulator having at least two preset positions for the means for generating suction.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 14, further comprising a regulator having at least two preset positions for the means for generating suction.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 18, further comprising means for supporting the second conduit outside the housing.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 7 further comprising means for protecting the on/off switch from accidental engagement and disengagement.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising a rigid plate disposed in the housing and having a top surface for supporting the vacuum pump, and a U-shaped holder mounted on the top surface of the rigid plate for slidably receiving the battery pack.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 31 further comprising feet for the housing mounted on a bottom surface of the rigid plate.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 17 further comprising a rigid plate disposed in the housing and having a top surface for supporting the vacuum pump, and a U-shaped holder mounted on the top surface of the rigid plate for slidably receiving the battery pack.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 33 further comprising feet for the housing mounted on a bottom surface of the rigid plate.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 14 wherein the container is frangible.
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