US5674178A
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Artificial insemination tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-06-12
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Granted: 1997-10-07
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Expires: 2016-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved artificial insemination tool includes a tip made of a medical grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) which is insert molded around one end of a elongate tube made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). The TPE material is extremely durable and includes a series of annular rings which are progressively graduated in size from a small diameter to a larger diameter. The annular rings are separated by respective annular recesses. The graduated size of the tip allows it to be used with both young and mature animals.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Root
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/42; A61B17/425; A61B17/43; A61D; A61D19/00; A61D19/02; A61D19/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An improved artificial insemination tool comprising: (a) an elongate hollow tube open at both ends; and (b) a resilient tip molded around an insert end of said elongate tube , said resilient tip including: i) a plurality of separate annular rings formed therein with said annular rings graduating in size from a minimum to a maximum size from an insertion end to a rear end of said tip; and ii) a plurality of separate annular recesses with each said recess being positioned between a respective pair of said annular rings such that each of said rings is separated from the adjacent ring or rings by one of said annular recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An improved artificial insemination tool comprising: (a) an elongate hollow tube open at both ends; and (b) a resilient tip molded around an insert end of said elongate tube , said resilient tip including: i) a plurality of separate annular rings formed therein with said annular rings graduating in size from a minimum to a maximum size from an insertion end to a rear end of said tip; and ii) a plurality of separate annular recesses with each said recess being positioned between a respective pair of said annular rings such that each of said rings is separated from the adjacent ring or rings by one of said annular recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improved artificial insemination tool as in claim 1, wherein said elongate tube is formed of high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved artificial insemination tool as in claim 1, wherein said insertion end and said rear end of said resilient tip are conically shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
118 words
An improved artificial insemination tool comprising: (a) an elongate hollow tube open at both ends, said elongate tube comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE); and (b) a resilient tip insert molded around an insert end of said elongate tube, said resilient tip comprising: i) a plurality of separate annular rings formed therein with said annular rings graduating in size from a minimum to a maximum size from an insertion end to a rear end of said tip; and ii) a plurality of separate annular recesses with each said recess being positioned between a respective pair of said annular rings such that each of said rings is separated from the adjacent ring or rings by one of said annular recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
An improved artificial insemination tool comprising: (a) an elongate hollow tube open at both ends, said elongate tube comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE); and (b) a resilient tip insert molded around an insert end of said elongate tube, said resilient tip comprising: i) a plurality of separate annular rings formed therein with said annular rings graduating in size from a minimum to a maximum size from an insertion end to a rear end of said tip; and ii) a plurality of separate annular recesses with each said recess being positioned between a respective pair of said annular rings such that each of said rings is separated from the adjacent ring or rings by one of said annular recesses.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved artificial insemination tool as in claim 4, wherein said insertion end and said rear end of said resilient tip are conically shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
An improved artificial insemination tool comprising: (a) an elongate hollow tube open at both ends, said elongate tube comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE); and (b) a resilient tip insert molded around an insert end of said elongate tube, said resilient tip comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and wherein said resilient tip includes a plurality of separate annular rings formed therein with said annular rings graduating in size from a minimum to a maximum size from an insertion end to a rear end of said tip, and a plurality of separate annular recesses with each said recess being positioned between a respective pair of said annular rings such that each of said rings is separated from the adjacent ring or rings by one of said annular recesses; and (c) wherein said insertion end and said rear end of said resilient tip are conically shaped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
143 words
An improved artificial insemination tool comprising: (a) an elongate hollow tube open at both ends, said elongate tube comprising high density polyethylene (HDPE); and (b) a resilient tip insert molded around an insert end of said elongate tube, said resilient tip comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and wherein said resilient tip includes a plurality of separate annular rings formed therein with said annular rings graduating in size from a minimum to a maximum size from an insertion end to a rear end of said tip, and a plurality of separate annular recesses with each said recess being positioned between a respective pair of said annular rings such that each of said rings is separated from the adjacent ring or rings by one of said annular recesses; and (c) wherein said insertion end and said rear end of said resilient tip are conically shaped.
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