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Safety penetrating instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-06-07
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Granted: 1996-08-27
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Expires: 2013-06-07
Abstract
Abstract The safety penetrating instrument includes a tubular needle having a distal end with a sharp tip, a safety probe movable within the needle between an extended position protecting the needle tip and a retracted position exposing the needle tip and is biased toward the extended position and a portal sleeve surrounding the needle to establish communication with an anatomical cavity with penetration of tissue surrounding the cavity by the needle. The needle distal end has a leading edge defining the sharp tip and a trailing edge and the portal sleeve has a distal edge disposed in substantial alignment with or forward of the trailing edge of the needle distal end. A locking mechanism automatically locks the safety probe in the extended position after the safety probe is returned thereto or can optionally allow locking of the safety probe or allow proximal movement of the safety probe after return to the extended position. The locking mechanism also provides selective locking of the safety probe in the retracted position.
Inventors
- 👤 Inbae Yoon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/0266; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3494; A61B17/3496; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3474; A61B17/3498; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B2017/32004; A61B90/00; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0801; A61B2090/08021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate penetrating member having a distal end defining a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety member movably disposed relative to said penetrating member having a distal end and being movable between an extended position with said safety member distal end protruding distally from said penetrating member sharp tip and a retracted position with said safety member distal end disposed proximally of said penetrating member sharp tip to expose said penetrating member sharp tip; an elongate, tubular portal sleeve receiving said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end; bias means for biasing said safety member toward said extended position and for permitting said safety member to move to said retracted position and returning said safety member to said extended position; and releasable locking means for automatically locking said safety member in said extended position after said safety member is returned to said extended position, said releasable locking means including means extending from said safety member for permitting said safety member to be pulled back from said extended position against the force from said bias means to expose said penetrating member sharp tip without requiring a force applied in a proximal direction to said safety member distal end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate penetrating member having a distal end defining a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety member movably disposed relative to said penetrating member having a distal end and being movable between an extended position with said safety member distal end protruding distally from said penetrating member sharp tip and a retracted position with said safety member distal end disposed proximally of said penetrating member sharp tip to expose said penetrating member sharp tip; an elongate, tubular portal sleeve receiving said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end; bias means for biasing said safety member toward said extended position and for permitting said safety member to move to said retracted position and returning said safety member to said extended position; and releasable locking means for automatically locking said safety member in said extended position after said safety member is returned to said extended position, said releasable locking means including means extending from said safety member for permitting said safety member to be pulled back from said extended position against the force from said bias means to expose said penetrating member sharp tip without requiring a force applied in a proximal direction to said safety member distal end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 1 wherein said safety member is disposed at least partially within said penetrating member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 2 wherein said penetrating member is a tubular needle having an open distal end and said safety member is a safety probe disposed within said tubular needle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
202 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate penetrating member having a distal end defining a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety member disposed at least partially within said penetrating member and movably disposed relative to said penetrating member, said safety member having a distal end and being movable between an extended position with said safety member distal end protruding distally from said penetrating member sharp tip and a retracted position with said safety member distal end disposed proximally of said penetrating member sharp tip to expose said penetrating member shard tip; hub means for mounting said penetrating member; an elongate, tubular portal sleeve receiving said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end; bias means for biasing said safety member toward said extended position and for permitting said safety member to move to said retracted position and returning said safety member to said extended position; and releasable locking means for automatically locking said safety member in said extended position after said safety member is returned to said extended position, said releasable locking means including slot means disposed in said hub means and pin means coupled with said safety member and received in said slot means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
202 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate penetrating member having a distal end defining a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety member disposed at least partially within said penetrating member and movably disposed relative to said penetrating member, said safety member having a distal end and being movable between an extended position with said safety member distal end protruding distally from said penetrating member sharp tip and a retracted position with said safety member distal end disposed proximally of said penetrating member sharp tip to expose said penetrating member shard tip; hub means for mounting said penetrating member; an elongate, tubular portal sleeve receiving said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end; bias means for biasing said safety member toward said extended position and for permitting said safety member to move to said retracted position and returning said safety member to said extended position; and releasable locking means for automatically locking said safety member in said extended position after said safety member is returned to said extended position, said releasable locking means including slot means disposed in said hub means and pin means coupled with said safety member and received in said slot means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 4 wherein said penetrating member is a tubular needle having an open distal end and said safety member is a safety probe disposed within said tubular needle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate penetrating member having a distal end defining a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety member disposed at least partially within said penetrating member and movably disposed relative to said penetrating member, said safety member having a distal end and being movable between an extended position with said safety member distal end protruding distally from said penetrating member sharp tip and a retracted position with said safety member distal end disposed proximally of said penetrating member sharp tip to expose said penetrating member sharp tip; an elongate, tubular portal sleeve receiving said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end; bias means for biasing said safety member toward said extended position and for permitting said safety member to move to said retracted position and returning said safety member to said extended position; and releasable locking means for selectively locking said safety member in said retracted position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
159 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate penetrating member having a distal end defining a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety member disposed at least partially within said penetrating member and movably disposed relative to said penetrating member, said safety member having a distal end and being movable between an extended position with said safety member distal end protruding distally from said penetrating member sharp tip and a retracted position with said safety member distal end disposed proximally of said penetrating member sharp tip to expose said penetrating member sharp tip; an elongate, tubular portal sleeve receiving said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end; bias means for biasing said safety member toward said extended position and for permitting said safety member to move to said retracted position and returning said safety member to said extended position; and releasable locking means for selectively locking said safety member in said retracted position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 6 wherein said penetrating member is a tubular needle having an open distal end and said safety member is a safety probe disposed within said tubular needle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
241 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate, hollow penetrating member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end with an opening therein disposed in a plane at an acute angle relative to said longitudinal axis, said penetrating member distal end terminating at a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety probe movably disposed in said penetrating member having a proximal end and a distal end terminating at an angled portion, said safety probe being movable between an extended position with said safety probe distal end protruding distally of said penetrating member tip and a retracted position with said angled portion of said safety probe distal end disposed substantially in said plane of said opening in said penetrating member distal end to expose said penetrating member tip; hub means for receiving said proximal ends of said penetrating member and said safety probe; housing means abutting said hub means; bias means for biasing said safety probe toward said extended position and for permitting said safety probe to move to said retracted position in response to a proximally directed force applied to said safety probe distal end, said bias means returning said safety probe to said extended position when the force applied to said safety probe distal end is removed; and an elongate, tubular portal sleeve surrounding said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end and a proximal end secured to said housing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
241 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate, hollow penetrating member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end with an opening therein disposed in a plane at an acute angle relative to said longitudinal axis, said penetrating member distal end terminating at a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety probe movably disposed in said penetrating member having a proximal end and a distal end terminating at an angled portion, said safety probe being movable between an extended position with said safety probe distal end protruding distally of said penetrating member tip and a retracted position with said angled portion of said safety probe distal end disposed substantially in said plane of said opening in said penetrating member distal end to expose said penetrating member tip; hub means for receiving said proximal ends of said penetrating member and said safety probe; housing means abutting said hub means; bias means for biasing said safety probe toward said extended position and for permitting said safety probe to move to said retracted position in response to a proximally directed force applied to said safety probe distal end, said bias means returning said safety probe to said extended position when the force applied to said safety probe distal end is removed; and an elongate, tubular portal sleeve surrounding said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end and a proximal end secured to said housing means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 8 wherein said angled portion of said safety probe distal end is disposed substantially parallel with said plane of said opening in said penetrating member distal end in said extended position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 8 wherein said angled portion of said safety probe distal end includes a substantially flat angled end surface and said angled end surface is disposed substantially in said plane of said opening in said penetrating member distal end in said retracted position to provide a smooth tissue penetrating surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
262 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate, hollow penetrating member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end with an opening therein disposed in a plane at an acute angle relative to said longitudinal axis, said penetrating member distal end terminating at a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety probe movably disposed in said penetrating member having a proximal end and a distal end terminating at an angled portion, said safety probe being movable between an extended position with said safety probe distal end protruding distally of said penetrating member tip and said angled portion of said safety probe distal end disposed substantially parallel with said plane of said opening in said distal end of said penetrating member and a retracted position with said safety probe distal end disposed in said opening in said distal end of said penetrating member to expose said penetrating member tip; hub means for receiving said proximal ends of said penetrating member and said safety probe; housing means abutting said hub means; bias means for biasing said safety probe toward said extended position and for permitting said safety probe to move to said retracted position in response to a proximally directed force applied to said safety probe distal end, said bias means returning said safety probe to said extended position when the force applied to said safety probe distal end is removed; and an elongate, tubular portal sleeve surrounding said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end and a proximal end secured to said housing means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
262 words
A safety penetrating instrument comprising an elongate, hollow penetrating member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end with an opening therein disposed in a plane at an acute angle relative to said longitudinal axis, said penetrating member distal end terminating at a sharp tip for penetrating tissue; a safety probe movably disposed in said penetrating member having a proximal end and a distal end terminating at an angled portion, said safety probe being movable between an extended position with said safety probe distal end protruding distally of said penetrating member tip and said angled portion of said safety probe distal end disposed substantially parallel with said plane of said opening in said distal end of said penetrating member and a retracted position with said safety probe distal end disposed in said opening in said distal end of said penetrating member to expose said penetrating member tip; hub means for receiving said proximal ends of said penetrating member and said safety probe; housing means abutting said hub means; bias means for biasing said safety probe toward said extended position and for permitting said safety probe to move to said retracted position in response to a proximally directed force applied to said safety probe distal end, said bias means returning said safety probe to said extended position when the force applied to said safety probe distal end is removed; and an elongate, tubular portal sleeve surrounding said penetrating member and having a distal end disposed adjacent said penetrating member distal end and a proximal end secured to said housing means.
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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) | 1999-08-27 | 2000-02-26 | 2000-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-08-27 | 2004-02-26 | 2004-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-08-27 | 2008-02-26 | 2008-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |