US6406470B1
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Surgical probe and value assembly and threaded quick disconnect adapter for use therewith
Assignee: ATC Technologies Inc
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Filing: 2000-02-22
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Granted: 2002-06-18
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Expires: 2020-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A threaded quick disconnect adapter is used to connect one or more different surgical probes, such as laparoscopic probes, to a valve device, such as a trumpet valve. The threaded quick disconnect adapter includes an adapter body having first and second ends. A valve engaging portion is disposed on the first end of the adapter body and is preferably threaded to threadably engaging an outlet on the valve. A threaded probe engaging portion is disposed on the second end of the adapter body for threadably engaging a probe base on one of the probes. A sealing portion, such as an O-ring, is also disposed on the second end for sealing with the probe base. The threaded probe engaging portion has a larger outer diameter than the sealing portion. In one example, the probe is attached with first a linear motion to engage the probe base with the sealing portion and then a rotating or twisting motion to thread the probe base on the threaded probe engaging portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul C. Kierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3498; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/77; A61M1/774; A61B2017/00477; A61M1/74; A61M1/741; A61M1/7413; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S604/00; Y10S604/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising: an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than about ¼ turn to fully engage with said probe base; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above a surface of said second end of said adapter body for sealing against said probe base of said probe, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion is located between said sealing portion and said valve engaging portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising: an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than about ¼ turn to fully engage with said probe base; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above a surface of said second end of said adapter body for sealing against said probe base of said probe, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion is located between said sealing portion and said valve engaging portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 wherein said valve engaging portion is threaded for engaging a threaded region on said probe fitting on said valve device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 wherein said valve engaging portion includes an O-ring for sealing against said probe fitting of said valve device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 wherein said threaded probe engaging portion has an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of said sealing portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 wherein said thread has a double start lead.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 wherein said sealing portion includes at least one annular groove disposed around said second end of said adapter body, and wherein said sealing member includes at least one O-ring seated within said at least one annular groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 6 wherein said sealing portion includes at least one raised annular portion of said adapter body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 further including a collar disposed between said first end and said second end of said adapter body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 1 wherein said sealing member includes a least one raised annular portion of said adapter body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
223 words
A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising: an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body, said valve engaging portion having a threaded region for threadably engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, said threaded probe engaging portion having a first outer diameter; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, wherein said sealing portion has a second outer diameter smaller than said first outer diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion, said sealing portion including: at least one annular groove; at least one O-ring seated in said annular groove for sealing with said probe base of said probe; and at least one raised annular portion for contacting an inner surface region of said probe base to provide a tactile indication of engagement. 11 .The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 10 wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than ¼ turn to fully engage with said probe base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The threaded quick disconnect adapter of claim 10 wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread having a maximum of 2 threads per inch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
175 words
A surgical assembly comprising: at least one probe having a probe tip and a threaded probe base; and a threaded quick disconnect adapter for removably attaching said at least one probe to a valve device, said threaded quick disconnect adapter comprising: an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for slidably engaging said threaded probe base using a linear motion, wherein said sealing portion includes at least one annular sealing member raised above a surface of said second end of said adapter body to seal against an inner region of said probe base; and a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for threadably engaging said threaded probe base on said probe using a turning motion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
175 words
A surgical assembly comprising: at least one probe having a probe tip and a threaded probe base; and a threaded quick disconnect adapter for removably attaching said at least one probe to a valve device, said threaded quick disconnect adapter comprising: an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for slidably engaging said threaded probe base using a linear motion, wherein said sealing portion includes at least one annular sealing member raised above a surface of said second end of said adapter body to seal against an inner region of said probe base; and a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for threadably engaging said threaded probe base on said probe using a turning motion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 further including a valve device having at least one probe fitting.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 wherein said valve engaging portion and said probe fitting are threaded.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 wherein said threaded probe engaging portion has an first outer diameter greater than a second outer diameter of said sealing portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than ¼ turn to fully engage with said probe base.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
47 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 wherein said sealing portion includes at least one annular groove disposed around said second end of said adapter body, and wherein said at least one annular sealing member includes at least one O-ring seated within said at least one annular groove.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The surgical assembly of claim 18 wherein said sealing portion includes at least one raised annular portion of said adapter body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 further including a collar disposed between said first end and said second end of said adapter body.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The surgical assembly of claim 13 wherein said sealing member includes at least one raised annular portion of said adapter body.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
201 words
A surgical valve and probe assembly comprising: at least one probe having a probe tip and a probe base, said probe base having an internally threaded portion and an inner sealing portion; a valve device having at least one inlet and at least one threaded quick disconnect probe fitting for removably attaching said at least one probe to said valve device, said threaded quick disconnect probe fitting comprising: a probe fitting body; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said probe fitting body for engaging said probe base on said probe, said threaded probe engaging portion having a first outer diameter; and a sealing portion disposed on said probe fitting body for sealing with said probe base, said sealing portion having a second outer diameter smaller than said first outer diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above said second outer diameter of said sealing portion and below said first cuter diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion such that said internal threaded portion in said probe base passes over said sealing member and said inner sealing portion in said probe base engages said sealing member in a sealing engagement.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
201 words
A surgical valve and probe assembly comprising: at least one probe having a probe tip and a probe base, said probe base having an internally threaded portion and an inner sealing portion; a valve device having at least one inlet and at least one threaded quick disconnect probe fitting for removably attaching said at least one probe to said valve device, said threaded quick disconnect probe fitting comprising: a probe fitting body; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said probe fitting body for engaging said probe base on said probe, said threaded probe engaging portion having a first outer diameter; and a sealing portion disposed on said probe fitting body for sealing with said probe base, said sealing portion having a second outer diameter smaller than said first outer diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above said second outer diameter of said sealing portion and below said first cuter diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion such that said internal threaded portion in said probe base passes over said sealing member and said inner sealing portion in said probe base engages said sealing member in a sealing engagement.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical valve and probe assembly of claim 22 wherein said threaded probe engaging portion includes a thread providing less than ¼ turn to fully engage with said probe base.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
180 words
A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising; an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, said threaded probe engaging portion having a first outer diameter; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, said sealing portion having a second outer diameter smaller than said first outer diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above said second outer diameter and below said first outer diameter for sealing against said probe base of said probe, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion is located between said sealing portion and said valve engaging portion.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
180 words
A threaded quick disconnect adapter for connecting surgical probes to a valve device, said adapter comprising; an adapter body having a first end and a second end, said adapter body defining an inner passageway extending from said first end to said second end; a valve engaging portion disposed on said first end of said adapter body for engaging a probe fitting of the valve device; a threaded probe engaging portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body for engaging a probe base on one of said probes, said threaded probe engaging portion having a first outer diameter; and a sealing portion disposed on said second end of said adapter body, said sealing portion having a second outer diameter smaller than said first outer diameter of said threaded probe engaging portion, said sealing portion including at least one annular sealing member raised above said second outer diameter and below said first outer diameter for sealing against said probe base of said probe, wherein said threaded probe engaging portion is located between said sealing portion and said valve engaging portion.
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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) | 2005-06-17 | 2005-12-17 | 2006-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-17 | 2010-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-06-17 | 2013-12-17 | 2014-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |