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Device for moving a catheter in a controlled manner
Assignee: Cordis Corp
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Filing: 1996-06-19
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2016-06-19
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a device for moving a catheter in a controlled manner. The device has a frame, guiding member attached to the frame for the purpose of guiding the catheter, a first engaging mechanism in order to manually engage the guiding means, second engaging means for the purpose of engaging the catheter guided by the guiding machines, wherein the first and second engaged mechanism are connected in such a manner that, on moving the first engaging mechanism, the catheter is moved in relation to the frame. Furthermore, a signalling device is attached to the engaged mechanism for the purpose of giving off a signal corresponding to the displacement of the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelmus Petrus Martinus Maria Van Erp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0113; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B2017/0046; A61B2017/00469; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
Device for moving a catheter in a controlled manner, comprising: a frame; a guiding means arranged to the frame for the purpose of guiding a catheter; first engaging means in order to manually engage the guiding means; second engaging means for the purpose of engaging the catheter guided by said guiding means; wherein the first and second engaging means are connected in such a manner that, on moving the first engaging means, the catheter is moved in relation to the frame; and electronic signalling means engaged in said first engaging means for the purpose of giving off a signal corresponding to the displacement of the catheter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
Device for moving a catheter in a controlled manner, comprising: a frame; a guiding means arranged to the frame for the purpose of guiding a catheter; first engaging means in order to manually engage the guiding means; second engaging means for the purpose of engaging the catheter guided by said guiding means; wherein the first and second engaging means are connected in such a manner that, on moving the first engaging means, the catheter is moved in relation to the frame; and electronic signalling means engaged in said first engaging means for the purpose of giving off a signal corresponding to the displacement of the catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first engaging means are moveable to and from in one stroke.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Device as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a stop and a body working in conjunction to limit the stroke, and to which contacts which are part of the signalling means are connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
Device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the stop is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising resilient means which force the first engaging means outwards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second engaging means engage the catheter in one relative direction of movement and do not engage said catheter in the opposite direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising frictional means for the purpose of generating a frictional force in the opposite direction of the displacement of the catheter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Device as claimed in claim 7, wherein the frictional means comprise at least one o-ring fitting tightly around the catheter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a plate-like section which is provided with adhesive agents for the purpose of fixing the device to the skin of the patient.
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