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Pleural decompression catheter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-05
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A pleural decompression catheter is provided for releasing entrapped air within a human body. The device comprises an elongated member axially insertable into a human body and having fluid passage means for establishing fluid communication from the exterior of the elongated member to one end of the member positioned exteriorly of the body. A one-way valve is coupled to the exteriorly extending end of the elongated member so that entrapped air within the body can flow through the passage means in the elongated member, through the one-way valve and exhaust exteriorly of the human body.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander E. Nehme
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/06; A61M25/0606; A61M27/00; A61M2202/00; A61M2202/02; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/10; A61M2210/101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A pleural decompression catheter comprising, an elongated member adapted to be inserted into a human body so that one end of the elongated member extends outwardly from the body, said elongated member having fluid passage means formed therein for establishing fluid communication between at least one point on the exterior of said member and said end of said member whereby upon insertion of said member in the body, entrapped air within the human body can be exhausted through said fluid passage means and exteriorly of the body; one-way valve means coupled to said end of said member for permitting fluid flow from said passage means and through said valve means; wherein said passage means comprises an axial throughbore in said elongated member, and said catheter further comprises a trocar removably inserted through said throughbore and said valve means so that said trocar extends outwardly from the other end of said elongated member to thereby aid in inserting said member into said body, said trocar having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said throughbore so that the entire periphery of the inserted portion of the trocar abuts against the wall defining said axial throughbore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A pleural decompression catheter comprising, an elongated member adapted to be inserted into a human body so that one end of the elongated member extends outwardly from the body, said elongated member having fluid passage means formed therein for establishing fluid communication between at least one point on the exterior of said member and said end of said member whereby upon insertion of said member in the body, entrapped air within the human body can be exhausted through said fluid passage means and exteriorly of the body; one-way valve means coupled to said end of said member for permitting fluid flow from said passage means and through said valve means; wherein said passage means comprises an axial throughbore in said elongated member, and said catheter further comprises a trocar removably inserted through said throughbore and said valve means so that said trocar extends outwardly from the other end of said elongated member to thereby aid in inserting said member into said body, said trocar having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said throughbore so that the entire periphery of the inserted portion of the trocar abuts against the wall defining said axial throughbore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said passage means further comprises at least one radial port open to said axial bore in said elongated member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and including stop means secured to said elongated member for limiting the insertion of said elongated member into the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said valve means is a flutter-type valve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said valve means comprises a resilient balloon secured onto and enclosing said end of said member, said balloon having a slit formed therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the other end of said elongated member is tapered inwardly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and further comprising a housing secured to said end of said elongated member, said valve means being contained within the interior of said housing, said housing having at least one opening for exhausting air.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |