US5156618A
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Laser mist evacuator attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-11-25
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Granted: 1992-10-20
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Expires: 2011-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A laser mist evacuator attachment comprising a stubby U-shaped vacuum nozzle having a substantially inverted V-shaped tube with extremities connected to the extremities of the stubby U-shaped nozzle together with a plurality of holes in confronting relationship in the tube for drawing in a vacuum mist. The tube is preferably provided with a flexible backing sheet which is curved to fit the body of the patient and the rear of which is coated with adhesive material.
Inventors
- 👤 Nello Fiore
- 👤 Fred Fiore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B2218/00; A61B2218/001; A61B2218/007; A61B2218/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A laser mist evacuator attachment comprising: (a) a curved backing having a central opening and an angled surface contouring to a part of the body of a patient having laser surgery having an adhesive layer attached to the angled surface; (b) a stubby U-shaped nozzle having opposite-ended extremities attached to said backing and having a central opening connected to a source of vacuum, also having an opening at each extremity of said stubby U-shape; (c) a flexible tube of substantially inverted V shape mounted on said backing, surrounding said central opening, and having extremities thereof connected to said extremity openings of said stubby U-shape; (d) a plurality of spaced openings formed in confronting relationship on said flexible tube for evacuating laser mist developed in said operating site.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A laser mist evacuator attachment comprising: (a) a curved backing having a central opening and an angled surface contouring to a part of the body of a patient having laser surgery having an adhesive layer attached to the angled surface; (b) a stubby U-shaped nozzle having opposite-ended extremities attached to said backing and having a central opening connected to a source of vacuum, also having an opening at each extremity of said stubby U-shape; (c) a flexible tube of substantially inverted V shape mounted on said backing, surrounding said central opening, and having extremities thereof connected to said extremity openings of said stubby U-shape; (d) a plurality of spaced openings formed in confronting relationship on said flexible tube for evacuating laser mist developed in said operating site.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A laser mist evacuator attachment as recited in claim 1 wherein said plurality of spaced openings become progressively closer in a direction opposite of the extremities of said tube.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-10-20 | 1996-04-20 | 1996-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-20 | 2000-04-20 | 2000-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-20 | 2004-04-20 | 2004-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |