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Endoscopic swab device
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1993-01-25
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Granted: 1996-06-04
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Expires: 2013-01-25
Abstract
Abstract An endoscopic swab device comprising an elongated housing, a swab operatively associated with a distal end of the elongated housing and a connection member for connecting the swab relative to the housing and extending through the housing. A rotatable member is positioned on the housing to engage the connection member and further prevents separation of the swab from the housing. The tautness of the swab may be adjusted by rotating the rotatable member which positions the swab longitudinally relative to the elongated housing.
Inventors
- 👤 David T. Green
- 👤 H. Jonathan Tovey
- 👤 Ian M. Scott
- 👤 David A. Nicholas
- 👤 Oleg Shikhman
- 👤 William J. Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/04; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B17/32; A61B2017/320004; A61B2017/320012; A61B2017/320044; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A swab device comprising: an elongated housing; a swab; a connecting member configured and dimensioned to apply only a unidirectional longitudinal force to tension said swab, said connecting member being formed of flexible material and extending through said housing; a retaining member retaining said connecting member and said swab relative to said housing wherein movement of said retaining member causes tensioning of said connecting member and said swab; means for fixedly attaching a portion of said connecting member to said retaining member thereby preventing inadvertent detachment of said connecting member from said elongated housing; and a seal member positioned in said elongated housing; said seal member preventing escape of fluids therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A swab device comprising: an elongated housing; a swab; a connecting member configured and dimensioned to apply only a unidirectional longitudinal force to tension said swab, said connecting member being formed of flexible material and extending through said housing; a retaining member retaining said connecting member and said swab relative to said housing wherein movement of said retaining member causes tensioning of said connecting member and said swab; means for fixedly attaching a portion of said connecting member to said retaining member thereby preventing inadvertent detachment of said connecting member from said elongated housing; and a seal member positioned in said elongated housing; said seal member preventing escape of fluids therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein said retaining member is positioned at a first end of said elongated housing which is opposite to a second end from which said swab extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A swab device as in claim 2 further comprising a seat in said second end of said elongated housing for stabilizing said swab relative to said elongated housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein said connecting member is a suture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein said swab is composed of a material for abrading a tissue sample.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein said rotatable member is attached to a proximal end of said elongated housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein said swab is composed of a gauze material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein movement of said retaining member in a first direction retracts a portion of said swab into said elongated housing thereby increasing the tautness of said swab.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A swab device as in claim 1 wherein said retaining member is a rotating knob.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
A swab device comprising: a handle portion; an elongated portion extending from said handle portion; at least one swab, said at least one swab being attached to a suture material operatively associated with said handle portion and retaining said swab within a distal end of said elongated portion, said suture material extending through said elongated portion and being formed of flexible material configured and dimensioned to impart only a unidirectional force on said at least one swab in a single longitudinal direction to alter the tautness of said at least one swab; a knob positioned in said handle portion and engaging said suture material for moving said at least one swab between a first position and a second position; and a seal member positioned in said handle portion, said seal member preventing escape of fluids therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
136 words
A swab device comprising: a handle portion; an elongated portion extending from said handle portion; at least one swab, said at least one swab being attached to a suture material operatively associated with said handle portion and retaining said swab within a distal end of said elongated portion, said suture material extending through said elongated portion and being formed of flexible material configured and dimensioned to impart only a unidirectional force on said at least one swab in a single longitudinal direction to alter the tautness of said at least one swab; a knob positioned in said handle portion and engaging said suture material for moving said at least one swab between a first position and a second position; and a seal member positioned in said handle portion, said seal member preventing escape of fluids therefrom.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A swab device as in claim 10 wherein said at least one swab is composed of a material for abrading a tissue sample.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A swab device as in claim 10 wherein said at least one swab is composed of a material configured and dimensioned for bluntly dissecting a tissue sample.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A swab device as in claim 11 wherein said swab has a curved configuration.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A swab device as in claim 12 wherein said swab has a U-shaped configuration which is formed by bending said swab about the distal end of said elongated portion.
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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) | 1999-06-04 | 1999-12-04 | 2000-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-04 | 2003-12-04 | 2004-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-04 | 2007-12-04 | 2008-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |