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Trocar guide tube positioning device
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1992-03-27
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Granted: 1993-06-08
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Expires: 2012-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A trocar penetration depth indicator has a first, inner housing including a first threaded section and longitudinally extending gripping fingers, and a second, outer housing including a camming surface and a second threaded section to engage the first threaded section. The first and second housings slidably mount onto a trocar tube and can be secured relative to the guide tube by rotatably tightening the housings to cause the gripping fingers to firmly grip the trocar tube. Depth penetration indicia is provided on the guide tube surface and sufficient guide tube grasping force is obtained to prevent the depth indicator from being dislodged during trocar insertion. A guide tube positioning device is provided to engage the penetration depth indicator and to secure the guide tube relative to the surrounding skin of the patient in order to prevent inadvertent withdrawal or further insertion of the trocar.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Shichman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3494; A61B17/3496; A61B17/3403; A61B17/3417; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3492; A61B90/00; A61B90/03; A61B2090/033; A61B2090/036; A61B90/06; A61B2090/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In a trocar having a guide tube, the improvement comprising a trocar stabilizing device including: (i) a first housing comprising a first engaging portion, a plurality of guide tube gripping fingers, and a substantially cylindrical first housing aperture configured and dimensioned to receive said guide tube with said guide tube fingers extending longitudinally to and surrounding said guide tube; (ii) a second housing comprising a second engaging portion configured and dimensioned to engage said first engaging portion, a second housing camming surface, and a second housing aperture extending axially therethrough and aligned with said first housing aperture to receive the guide tube; (iii) said first and second housings assuming a first, unlocked position whereby said first and second housings are axially slidable along the guide tube, and a second, locked position wherein said second housing camming surface exerts radially inward force upon said gripping fingers, such that said gripping fingers frictionally engage said guide tube to prevent axial sliding movement of said first and second housings relative to the guide tube; and (iv) guide tube positioning means, said guide tube positioning means integral with said second housing and having thread means for engaging a patient's skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In a trocar having a guide tube, the improvement comprising a trocar stabilizing device including: (i) a first housing comprising a first engaging portion, a plurality of guide tube gripping fingers, and a substantially cylindrical first housing aperture configured and dimensioned to receive said guide tube with said guide tube fingers extending longitudinally to and surrounding said guide tube; (ii) a second housing comprising a second engaging portion configured and dimensioned to engage said first engaging portion, a second housing camming surface, and a second housing aperture extending axially therethrough and aligned with said first housing aperture to receive the guide tube; (iii) said first and second housings assuming a first, unlocked position whereby said first and second housings are axially slidable along the guide tube, and a second, locked position wherein said second housing camming surface exerts radially inward force upon said gripping fingers, such that said gripping fingers frictionally engage said guide tube to prevent axial sliding movement of said first and second housings relative to the guide tube; and (iv) guide tube positioning means, said guide tube positioning means integral with said second housing and having thread means for engaging a patient's skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said guide tube positioning means further comprise a sleeve portion integral with and extending from said second housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said thread means is integral with said sleeve and comprises at least one radially extending rib member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 3 wherein said rib is a helical coil member disposed on an outer surface of said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
A stabilizing device for use with a trocar sleeve, comprising: a first housing having an integral, distally extending sleeve defining a longitudinal axis and an aperture transverse to said longitudinal axis, said aperture configured and dimensioned to receive said trocar sleeve, and said first housing being repositionable along said trocar sleeve; means associated with said first housing for releasably fixing said first housing with respect to said trocar sleeve; and engagement means associated with said first housing for extending into and engaging body tissue so as to stabilize said first housing with respect to said body tissue, wherein said engagement means comprises an outwardly directed rib along said distally extending sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A stabilizing device for use with a trocar sleeve, comprising: a first housing having an integral, distally extending sleeve defining a longitudinal axis and an aperture transverse to said longitudinal axis, said aperture configured and dimensioned to receive said trocar sleeve, and said first housing being repositionable along said trocar sleeve; means associated with said first housing for releasably fixing said first housing with respect to said trocar sleeve; and engagement means associated with said first housing for extending into and engaging body tissue so as to stabilize said first housing with respect to said body tissue, wherein said engagement means comprises an outwardly directed rib along said distally extending sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stabilizing device for use with a trocar sleeve according to claim 5, wherein said rib is helically disposed along said sleeve.
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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) | 1996-06-07 | 1996-12-07 | 1997-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-12-07 | 2001-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-07 | 2004-12-07 | 2005-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |