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Low profile catheter valve and inflation adaptor
Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Inc
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Filing: 1999-10-01
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Granted: 2001-12-04
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Expires: 2019-10-01
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a low profile catheter valve comprising a movable sealer portion positioned within the inflation lumen of a catheter. The sealer portion forms a fluid tight seal with the inflation lumen by firmly contacting the entire circumference of a section of the inflation lumen. The sealer portion may be positioned proximally of a side-access inflation port on the catheter, to establish an unrestricted fluid pathway between the inflation port and an inflatable balloon on the distal end of the catheter. As desired, the clinician may move the sealer portion to a position distal of the inflation port, thereby preventing any fluid from being introduced into or withdrawn from the balloon via the inflation port. Also disclosed herein is an inflation adaptor for moving the sealer portion within the catheter to establish or close the fluid pathway between the inflation port and the inflatable balloon.
Inventors
- 👤 Gholam-Reza Zadno-Azizi
- 👤 Celso J. Bagaoisan
- 👤 Jefferey C. Bleam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1018; A61M25/10184; A61M25/10185; A61M25/0009; A61M25/0043; A61M25/0054; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0074; A61M25/0075; A61M25/01; A61M25/09; A61M25/09016; A61M25/09033; A61M25/104; A61M2025/0018; A61M2025/09008; A61M2025/09175; A61M25/1011; A61M2025/1015; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1052; A61M2025/1079; A61M2025/1093; A61M25/0021; A61M25/0023; A61M25/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A valving apparatus comprising: a low profile catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough; a sealing member having a first region and a second region which adjoins the first region, wherein at least the second region is slidably insertable into the catheter lumen; a plug mandrel wire connected to the second region; a sealer portion on said plug mandrel wire, the sealer portion being capable of forming a fluid tight seal along the entire circumference of a section of the catheter lumen; and first and second stops connected to said sealing member and said catheter, respectively, to prevent withdrawal of said sealing member from said lumen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A valving apparatus comprising: a low profile catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough; a sealing member having a first region and a second region which adjoins the first region, wherein at least the second region is slidably insertable into the catheter lumen; a plug mandrel wire connected to the second region; a sealer portion on said plug mandrel wire, the sealer portion being capable of forming a fluid tight seal along the entire circumference of a section of the catheter lumen; and first and second stops connected to said sealing member and said catheter, respectively, to prevent withdrawal of said sealing member from said lumen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second regions are formed of stainless steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first region has a larger diameter than that of the second region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The valving apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first region has a diameter larger than that of the lumen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said wire includes a wavy portion configured to frictionally engage the lumen of the catheter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said wire is connected to a distal end portion of the second region.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said wire has a profile which is smaller than that of the second region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the largest outer diameter of said sealing member is about 0.013 inches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a tapered portion proximal to said plug mandrel wire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The valving apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the second region includes said tapered portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The valving apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the tapered portion is distal to said second region.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said sealer portion prevents fluid from flowing past said sealer portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an expandable member on the distal end of the catheter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The valving apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said stops comprise a pair of annular rings attached to said wire and said lumen, respectively.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
187 words
A valve comprising: a low profile catheter having a proximal section and a distal section and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough; a balloon connected to the distal section of the catheter, the balloon being inflatable through a passageway in the catheter which provides fluid communication between the lumen and an interior chamber of the balloon; an elongate member which includes a first portion and a second portion distal to the first portion, said portions having different profiles such that said first portion has a diameter larger than that of the lumen of the catheter, whereas the second portion is slidable within the lumen; and a sealer portion distal to the second portion and positioned entirely within a portion of the lumen that is proximal to the passageway, the sealer portion having a profile larger than that of the second portion and at least as large as the diameter of the portion of the lumen that it is entirely within to permit said sealer portion to form a fluid tight seal with the lumen at a location proximal to the passageway during inflation of the balloon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
187 words
A valve comprising: a low profile catheter having a proximal section and a distal section and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough; a balloon connected to the distal section of the catheter, the balloon being inflatable through a passageway in the catheter which provides fluid communication between the lumen and an interior chamber of the balloon; an elongate member which includes a first portion and a second portion distal to the first portion, said portions having different profiles such that said first portion has a diameter larger than that of the lumen of the catheter, whereas the second portion is slidable within the lumen; and a sealer portion distal to the second portion and positioned entirely within a portion of the lumen that is proximal to the passageway, the sealer portion having a profile larger than that of the second portion and at least as large as the diameter of the portion of the lumen that it is entirely within to permit said sealer portion to form a fluid tight seal with the lumen at a location proximal to the passageway during inflation of the balloon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
The valve of claim 15 , wherein said distal portion of said elongate member includes a wavy portion configured to contact the lumen, said wavy portion thereby providing frictional forces which must be overcome when said wavy portion is moved within the lumen.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The valve of claim 15 , wherein said elongate member is made of a material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel and nitinol.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The valve of claim 15 , wherein said sealer portion is made of a polymeric material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The valve of claim 15 , wherein the largest outer diameter of said sealing member is about 0.013 inches.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
61 words
A sealing member for a low profile catheter, comprising: a first portion having a first diameter; a second portion having a diameter less than said first diameter, said second portion including at least one tapered portion; a plug mandrel wire connected to said second portion, said wire including a wavy portion; and a sealer portion distal to said plug mandrel wire.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
61 words
A sealing member for a low profile catheter, comprising: a first portion having a first diameter; a second portion having a diameter less than said first diameter, said second portion including at least one tapered portion; a plug mandrel wire connected to said second portion, said wire including a wavy portion; and a sealer portion distal to said plug mandrel wire.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sealing member of claim 20 , comprising a tapered region which joins said first and second portions.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The sealing member of claim 20 , wherein said second portion includes a section which is of constant diameter and which joins said at least one tapered portion to said plug mandrel wire.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus comprising: a low profile catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough; an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, at least the distal end of the elongate body being slidable within the lumen of the catheter, wherein the elongate body includes a wavy portion between the proximal and distal ends configured to frictionally engage the lumen; and a sealing member distal to the wavy portion, the sealing member configured to contact a portion of the lumen to form a fluid tight seal with the lumen.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus comprising: a low profile catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough; an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, at least the distal end of the elongate body being slidable within the lumen of the catheter, wherein the elongate body includes a wavy portion between the proximal and distal ends configured to frictionally engage the lumen; and a sealing member distal to the wavy portion, the sealing member configured to contact a portion of the lumen to form a fluid tight seal with the lumen.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the proximal end of the elongate body has a diameter greater than that of the lumen in the catheter.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the elongate body includes at least one tapered portion which decreases the diameter of the elongate body in a proximal to distal direction, the tapered portion being proximal to the wavy portion.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 25 , wherein the elongate body includes a region of constant diameter between the tapered portion and the wavy portion.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the wavy portion of the elongate body contacts the lumen at at least two points.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the elongate body has a larger diameter at its proximal end than at its distal end.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , further comprising an expandable member on the distal end of the catheter.
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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) | 2004-12-03 | 2005-06-04 | 2005-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-12-03 | 2009-06-04 | 2009-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-12-03 | 2013-06-04 | 2013-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |