US6059484A
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Guide wire introducer assembly with guide wire grip and release means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-11-14
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Granted: 2000-05-09
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Expires: 2016-11-14
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus to stretch one end of a catheter guide wire, and to secure the catheter guide wire in a dispenser tube is provided, including an introduction aid and a connection element. The introduction aid includes an elongate hollow element having an open distal end and an open proximal end, a cylindrical section having an undercut and a conical section tapering away from the cylindrical section. The cylindrical section contains a longitudinal U-shaped slit defining a flexible tongue, where the flexible tongue is adapted for pressing into the cylindrical section. The connection element includes a proximal connector, a tubular distal connector, and a central section between the proximal and distal connectors. The central section is open such that the guide wire is accessible, and includes an advancing surface. The proximal connector connects to the end of a catheter guide wire dispenser tube. The distal connector is adapted to be inserted into the cylindrical section such that the elongate hollow element and the connection element may move longitudinally relative to one another between first and second positions. A retaining device disposed on the distal connector grips the undercut around the cylindrical section in the second position. The flexible tongue is pressed into the distal connector to engage the catheter guide wire in the first position, and is released from the catheter guide wire in the second position.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Greive
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/09; A61M25/09041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/912; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5733
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
An apparatus for stretching one end of a catheter guide wire and for securing the catheter guide wire in a dispenser tube, said apparatus comprising: an elongate hollow element having an open distal end and an open proximal end, said elongate hollow element including a cylindrical section having an undercut and a conical section, said conical section tapering away from said cylindrical section, a U-shaped slit in a wall of said elongate hollow element and extending in the longitudinal direction of said elongate hollow element, said U-shaped slit defining a flexible tongue depressible into said elongate hollow element; a connection element connected to said elongate hollow element, said connection element comprising a proximal connector adapted to connect to a dispenser tube, a tubular distal connector inserted into said cylindrical section such that said elongate hollow element and said connection element may move longitudinally relative to one another between first and second positions, a central section interconnecting said proximal connector and said tubular distal connector, said central section having an advancing surface; and a retainer disposed on one of said central section and said distal connector, said retainer to grip said undercut in said second position, whereby in said first position, said flexible tongue may be pressed into said tubular distal connector to engage a catheter guide wire, and in said second position, said flexible tongue may be released from engagement with a catheter guide wire.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
235 words
An apparatus for stretching one end of a catheter guide wire and for securing the catheter guide wire in a dispenser tube, said apparatus comprising: an elongate hollow element having an open distal end and an open proximal end, said elongate hollow element including a cylindrical section having an undercut and a conical section, said conical section tapering away from said cylindrical section, a U-shaped slit in a wall of said elongate hollow element and extending in the longitudinal direction of said elongate hollow element, said U-shaped slit defining a flexible tongue depressible into said elongate hollow element; a connection element connected to said elongate hollow element, said connection element comprising a proximal connector adapted to connect to a dispenser tube, a tubular distal connector inserted into said cylindrical section such that said elongate hollow element and said connection element may move longitudinally relative to one another between first and second positions, a central section interconnecting said proximal connector and said tubular distal connector, said central section having an advancing surface; and a retainer disposed on one of said central section and said distal connector, said retainer to grip said undercut in said second position, whereby in said first position, said flexible tongue may be pressed into said tubular distal connector to engage a catheter guide wire, and in said second position, said flexible tongue may be released from engagement with a catheter guide wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said undercut comprises an annular bead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said undercut comprises an annular groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said cylindrical section includes a gripping plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said retainer is disposed on one of said central section and said distal connector such that said tubular distal connector remains engaged with said cylindrical section in said second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said retainer comprises at least one resilient arm opening toward an end of said tubular distal connector, said resilient arm having an inwardly directed lug.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said proximal connector comprises an annular sleeve adapted to receive and hold a dispenser tube, said annular sleeve having an opening for a catheter guide wire to pass through.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said proximal connector comprises a tube, said tube having a first end adapted to receive a catheter guide wire and a second end adapted to receive and hold a dispenser tube.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
248 words
An apparatus for stretching one end of a catheter guide wire and for securing the catheter guide wire in a dispenser tube, said apparatus comprising: an elongate hollow element having an open distal end and an open proximal end, said elongate hollow element including a cylindrical section and a conical section, said conical section tapering away from said cylindrical section, a U-shaped slit in a wall of said elongate hollow element and extending in the longitudinal direction of said elongate hollow element, said U-shaped slit defining a flexible tongue depressible into said elongate hollow element; a connection element connected to said elongate hollow element, said connection element comprising a proximal connector adapted to connect to a dispenser tube, a tubular distal connector inserted into said cylindrical section such that said elongate hollow element and said connection element may move longitudinally relative to one another between first and second positions, an outer tube disposed around said tubular distal connector adapted to receive said cylindrical section, said outer tube having an undercut, and a central section interconnecting said proximal connector and said tubular distal connector, said central section having an advancing surface; and a retainer disposed on said cylindrical section, said retainer to grip said undercut in said second position, whereby said flexible tongue may be pressed into said tubular distal connector to engage a catheter guide wire in said first position, and said flexible tongue may be released from engagement with a catheter guide wire in said second position.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
248 words
An apparatus for stretching one end of a catheter guide wire and for securing the catheter guide wire in a dispenser tube, said apparatus comprising: an elongate hollow element having an open distal end and an open proximal end, said elongate hollow element including a cylindrical section and a conical section, said conical section tapering away from said cylindrical section, a U-shaped slit in a wall of said elongate hollow element and extending in the longitudinal direction of said elongate hollow element, said U-shaped slit defining a flexible tongue depressible into said elongate hollow element; a connection element connected to said elongate hollow element, said connection element comprising a proximal connector adapted to connect to a dispenser tube, a tubular distal connector inserted into said cylindrical section such that said elongate hollow element and said connection element may move longitudinally relative to one another between first and second positions, an outer tube disposed around said tubular distal connector adapted to receive said cylindrical section, said outer tube having an undercut, and a central section interconnecting said proximal connector and said tubular distal connector, said central section having an advancing surface; and a retainer disposed on said cylindrical section, said retainer to grip said undercut in said second position, whereby said flexible tongue may be pressed into said tubular distal connector to engage a catheter guide wire in said first position, and said flexible tongue may be released from engagement with a catheter guide wire in said second position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said tubular distal connector projects beyond said outer tube.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-05-09 | 2003-11-08 | 2004-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-05-09 | 2007-11-08 | 2008-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-05-09 | 2011-11-08 | 2012-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |