US5575804A
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Safety penetrating instrument with cannula moving during penetration and triggered safety member protrusion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-09-06
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Granted: 1996-11-19
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Expires: 2014-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A safety penetrating instrument for penetrating an anatomical cavity wall to gain access to an anatomical cavity includes a penetrating member having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall, a distally-biased safety member having a distal end movable between an extended position where the safety member distal end protrudes distally from the penetrating member distal end to protect the distal end of the penetrating member and a retracted position where the safety member distal end is disposed proximally of the penetrating member distal end to expose the penetrating member distal end, an extending mechanism for moving the safety member to the extended position and for permitting the safety member to move proximally toward the retracted position, a mechanism for manually moving the safety member proximally to the retracted position and a locking mechanism for locking the safety member in the retracted position to prevent movement of the safety member to the extended position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall. The safety member can be a cannula movable proximally from the retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally toward the retracted position in response to entry into the anatomical cavity, a safety shield or probe, or both a cannula and a safety shield or probe. A releasing mechanism for the safety penetrating instrument is responsive to movement of the cannula distally toward the retracted position to trigger release of the locking mechanism to permit the extending mechanism to move the safety member to the extended position.
Inventors
- 👤 Inbae Yoon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3494; A61B17/3496; A61B17/32; A61B2017/320044; A61B2017/3454; A61B90/00; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0801; A61B2090/08021; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/178; A61M5/31; A61M5/32; A61M5/3205; A61M5/321; A61M5/3243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
271 words
A safety penetrating instrument for establishing a portal in the wall of an anatomical cavity comprising a housing; an elongate cannula mounted by said housing and having a distal end for introduction in the anatomical cavity and a proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity; a penetrating member disposed in said cannula and having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall; extending means for moving said cannula distally from a retracted position where said cannula distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to an extended position where said cannula distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end; means for manually moving said cannula proximally relative to said housing from said extended position to said retracted position; locking means for locking said cannula in said retracted position to prevent distal movement of said cannula relative to said housing beyond said retracted position while permitting proximal movement of said cannula relative to said housing during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; bias means for biasing said cannula distally relative to said housing in said retracted position to permit said cannula to move proximally relative to said housing from said retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally relative to said housing toward said retracted position upon introduction in the anatomical cavity; and releasing means responsive to movement of said cannula distally toward said retracted position upon introduction in the anatomical cavity for triggering release of said locking means to permit said extending means to move said cannula distally relative to said housing from said retracted position to said extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
271 words
A safety penetrating instrument for establishing a portal in the wall of an anatomical cavity comprising a housing; an elongate cannula mounted by said housing and having a distal end for introduction in the anatomical cavity and a proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity; a penetrating member disposed in said cannula and having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall; extending means for moving said cannula distally from a retracted position where said cannula distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to an extended position where said cannula distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end; means for manually moving said cannula proximally relative to said housing from said extended position to said retracted position; locking means for locking said cannula in said retracted position to prevent distal movement of said cannula relative to said housing beyond said retracted position while permitting proximal movement of said cannula relative to said housing during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; bias means for biasing said cannula distally relative to said housing in said retracted position to permit said cannula to move proximally relative to said housing from said retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally relative to said housing toward said retracted position upon introduction in the anatomical cavity; and releasing means responsive to movement of said cannula distally toward said retracted position upon introduction in the anatomical cavity for triggering release of said locking means to permit said extending means to move said cannula distally relative to said housing from said retracted position to said extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 1 and further including means at said distal end of said cannula for increasing resistance of said cannula to passage through the anatomical cavity wall to cause said cannula to move proximally from said retracted position against said bias means during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 2 wherein said means for increasing resistance includes a textured surface on said cannula.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 2 wherein said means for increasing resistance includes a formation at said cannula distal end having a configuration to resist passage through the anatomical cavity wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 1 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said cannula distal end is aligned with said transition when in said retracted position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 1 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said cannula distal end is located proximally of said transition when in said retracted position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 1 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said cannula distal end is located distally of said transition when in said retracted position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
286 words
A safety penetrating instrument for establishing a portal in the wall of an anatomical cavity comprising a housing; an elongate cannula mounted by said housing and having a distal end for introduction in the anatomical cavity and a proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity; a penetrating member disposed in said cannula and having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall; a safety member disposed within said cannula and having a distal end, said safety member being movable relative to said housing between an extended position where said safety member distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end and a retracted position where said safety member distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to expose said penetrating member distal end; extending means for moving said safety member distally relative to said housing from said retracted position to said extended position; means for manually moving said safety member proximally relative to said housing from said extended position to said retracted position; locking means for locking said safety member in said retracted position to prevent movement of said safety member to said extended position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; bias means for biasing said cannula distally relative to said housing to permit movement of said cannula proximally relative to said housing during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally relative to said housing upon introduction in the anatomical cavity; and releasing means responsive to movement of said cannula distally upon introduction in the anatomical cavity for triggering release of said locking means to permit said extending means to move said safety member distally relative to said housing from said retracted position to said extended position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
286 words
A safety penetrating instrument for establishing a portal in the wall of an anatomical cavity comprising a housing; an elongate cannula mounted by said housing and having a distal end for introduction in the anatomical cavity and a proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity; a penetrating member disposed in said cannula and having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall; a safety member disposed within said cannula and having a distal end, said safety member being movable relative to said housing between an extended position where said safety member distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end and a retracted position where said safety member distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to expose said penetrating member distal end; extending means for moving said safety member distally relative to said housing from said retracted position to said extended position; means for manually moving said safety member proximally relative to said housing from said extended position to said retracted position; locking means for locking said safety member in said retracted position to prevent movement of said safety member to said extended position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; bias means for biasing said cannula distally relative to said housing to permit movement of said cannula proximally relative to said housing during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally relative to said housing upon introduction in the anatomical cavity; and releasing means responsive to movement of said cannula distally upon introduction in the anatomical cavity for triggering release of said locking means to permit said extending means to move said safety member distally relative to said housing from said retracted position to said extended position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 8 wherein said safety member includes a safety shield.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 9 and further including means at said cannula distal end for increasing resistance of said cannula to passage through the anatomical tissue to cause said cannula to move proximally during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 10 wherein said means for increasing resistance includes a textured surface on said cannula.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 10 wherein said means for increasing resistance includes a formation having a configuration to resist passage through the anatomical cavity wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 8 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said safety member distal end is aligned with said transition when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 13 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end into alignment with said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 13 wherein said cannula distal end is located proximally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 13 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end distally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 8 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said safety member distal end is located proximally of said transition when said safety member is in said retracted position prior to use.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 17 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end into alignment with said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 17 wherein said cannula distal end is located proximally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 17 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end distally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
437 words
A safety penetrating instrument for establishing a portal in the wall of an anatomical cavity wall comprising a housing; an elongate cannula mounted by said housing and having a distal end for positioning in the anatomical cavity and a proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity; a penetrating member disposed in said cannula and having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall; cannula extending means for moving said cannula distally relative to said housing from a cannula retracted position where said cannula distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to a cannula extended position where said cannula distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end; means for manually moving said cannula proximally relative to said housing from said cannula extended position to said cannula retracted position; cannula locking means for locking said cannula in said cannula retracted position to prevent distal movement of said cannula relative to said housing beyond said cannula retracted position while permitting proximal movement of said cannula relative to said housing during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; bias means for biasing said cannula distally relative to said housing in said cannula retracted position to permit said cannula to move proximally relative to said housing from said cannula retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally relative to said housing toward said cannula retracted position upon introduction in the anatomical cavity; a safety member disposed within said cannula and having a distal end, said safety member being movable relative to said housing between a safety member extended position wherein said safety member distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end and a safety member retracted position where said safety member distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to expose said penetrating member distal end; safety member extending means for moving said safety member distally relative to said housing from said safety member retracted position to said safety member extended position; means for manually moving said safety member proximally relative to said housing from said safety member extended position to said safety member retracted position; safety member locking means for locking said safety member in said safety member retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; and releasing means responsive to movement of said cannula distally upon introduction in the anatomical cavity for triggering release of said cannula and safety member locking means to permit said cannula and safety member extending means to move said cannula and safety member distally relative to said housing from their respective retracted positions to their respective extended positions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
437 words
A safety penetrating instrument for establishing a portal in the wall of an anatomical cavity wall comprising a housing; an elongate cannula mounted by said housing and having a distal end for positioning in the anatomical cavity and a proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity; a penetrating member disposed in said cannula and having a distal end for penetrating the anatomical cavity wall; cannula extending means for moving said cannula distally relative to said housing from a cannula retracted position where said cannula distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to a cannula extended position where said cannula distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end; means for manually moving said cannula proximally relative to said housing from said cannula extended position to said cannula retracted position; cannula locking means for locking said cannula in said cannula retracted position to prevent distal movement of said cannula relative to said housing beyond said cannula retracted position while permitting proximal movement of said cannula relative to said housing during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; bias means for biasing said cannula distally relative to said housing in said cannula retracted position to permit said cannula to move proximally relative to said housing from said cannula retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall and distally relative to said housing toward said cannula retracted position upon introduction in the anatomical cavity; a safety member disposed within said cannula and having a distal end, said safety member being movable relative to said housing between a safety member extended position wherein said safety member distal end protrudes distally from said penetrating member distal end and a safety member retracted position where said safety member distal end is disposed proximally of said penetrating member distal end to expose said penetrating member distal end; safety member extending means for moving said safety member distally relative to said housing from said safety member retracted position to said safety member extended position; means for manually moving said safety member proximally relative to said housing from said safety member extended position to said safety member retracted position; safety member locking means for locking said safety member in said safety member retracted position during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall; and releasing means responsive to movement of said cannula distally upon introduction in the anatomical cavity for triggering release of said cannula and safety member locking means to permit said cannula and safety member extending means to move said cannula and safety member distally relative to said housing from their respective retracted positions to their respective extended positions.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 21 wherein said safety member includes a safety shield disposed between said cannula and said penetrating member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
51 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 21 and further including means at said distal end of said cannula for increasing resistance of said cannula to passage through the anatomical cavity wall to cause said cannula to move proximally against said bias means during penetration of the anatomical cavity wall.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
59 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 21 wherein said safety member has a proximal end and further comprising housing means for mounting said cannula proximal end and said safety member proximal end, said penetrating member passing through said housing means whereby said penetrating member can be withdrawn from said cannula leaving said safety member within said cannula.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
66 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 21 wherein said penetrating member extends distally from a proximal end, said safety member extends distally from a proximal end and further including hub means for mounting said penetrating member proximal end and said safety member proximal end whereby said penetrating member and said safety member can be withdrawn from said cannula together by grasping said hub means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
46 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 21 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said safety member distal end is aligned with said transition when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 26 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end into alignment with said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 26 wherein said cannula distal end is located proximally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 26 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end distally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
47 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 21 wherein said penetrating member distal end extends distally from a transverse dimensional transition in said penetrating member and said safety member distal end is located proximally of said transition when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 30 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end into alignment with said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 30 wherein said cannula distal end is located proximally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety penetrating instrument as recited in claim 30 wherein said bias means urges said cannula distal end distally of said safety member distal end when said safety member is in said retracted position.
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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) | 1999-11-19 | 2000-05-20 | 2000-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-05-20 | 2004-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-11-19 | 2008-05-20 | 2008-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |