US4360104A
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Universal sterile closed hose system for respiration therapy apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-21
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Granted: 1982-11-23
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Expires: 2000-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A sterile hose set for use in apparatus for artificial respiration and for respiration-assisting and aerosol therapies consists of a tubular container, which is totally enclosed and internally sterile and has been made in one step from plastic material by blowing with sterile air. The hose set consists of a plurality of successive hose sections, which differ in length and are smooth-surfaced or pleated and are joined in a unit. Each of said hose sections is provided at both ends with special adapters. The terminal hose sections are closed at one end and provided at the other end with a special adapter. Disconnects are provided between the hose sections and at the ends of the hose set.
Inventors
- 👤 Volker Lang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/08; A61M16/0808; A61M16/0816; A61M16/10; A61M16/105; A61M16/1055; A61M16/106; A61M16/107; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A closed sterile hose set for apparatus for artificial respiration and for respiration-assisting and aerosol therapies, comprising serially arranged plural tubular hose sections, each said section having an adapter at each end, for inter-connection of artificial respiration, respiration-assisting and aerosol therapy apparatus components, said sterile hose set further comprising a disconnect between each pair of adjacent hose sections and at least two terminal hose sections, each said terminal hose section being closed at one end and provided with a disconnect near said closed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A closed sterile hose set for apparatus for artificial respiration and for respiration-assisting and aerosol therapies, comprising serially arranged plural tubular hose sections, each said section having an adapter at each end, for inter-connection of artificial respiration, respiration-assisting and aerosol therapy apparatus components, said sterile hose set further comprising a disconnect between each pair of adjacent hose sections and at least two terminal hose sections, each said terminal hose section being closed at one end and provided with a disconnect near said closed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sterile hose set as claimed in claim 1, wherein each hose section adapter has flaring end portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hose set as claimed in claim 2 wherein each hose section adapter has a snap-in groove to prevent the adapter from slipping off.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A hose set as claimed in claim 3 wherein a spring ring of plastic material or metal is captively provided on each hose adapter between the flaring end portion and the snap-in groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hose set as claimed in claim 3 wherein each hose adapter tapers to a smaller diameter behind the snap-in groove to serve as a reducer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A hose set as claimed in claim 1 wherein the end portions of the terminal hose sections are flattened in a length of about 2 to 3 cm and the flattened plies are joined by welding and are provided with a hanger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hose set as claimed in claim 1 wherein the disconnects consist of simple grooves or are additionally provided with a separating thread or strip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-22 | 1986-05-24 | 1986-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-22 | 1990-05-24 | 1990-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-22 | 1994-05-24 | 1994-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |