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US Patent 4690675 - Intravenous needle assembly
US Patent Issued on September 1, 1987
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
June 11, 2006Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
June 11, 2006Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractAn intravenous needle assembly includes a hollow needle having a beveled point, the needle being positioned transversely of a central section of an elongated, flexible, foldable body having oppositely disposed wing sections. The needle is provided with a flexible connecting tube and a connector for attachment to a desired device, such as a syringe, bottle, etc. The central section mounting the needle and the oppositely disposed wing sections are tapered transversely with a pressure sensitive adhesive on the lower surface thereof for application to the skin of a patient's body. The needle is angled downwardly by the tapered structure when moved into the vein to position the beveled pointed end away from the walls of the vein. | InventorApplicationNo. 06/872867 filed on 06/11/1986US Classes:604/177, And used as conduit manipulator (e.g., foldable gripper wings, etc.)604/180Adhesive securing meansField of Search604/161, Piercing conduit longitudinally separable for removal from body entering conduit604/174, Means for securing conduit to body604/177, And used as conduit manipulator (e.g., foldable gripper wings, etc.)604/179, Belt, strap, or band securing means604/186Means for metering material flow to or from bodyExaminersPrimary: Rosenbaum, C. FredAssistant: Smith, Jerome R. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References2402306, 2409432, 2525398, 3064648, 3461869, 4250880, Stabilizing fitting for an intravenous catheterIssued on: 02/17/1981 Inventor: Gordon4366817, Winged IV catheter Issued on: 01/04/1983 Inventor: Thomas4380234, Infusion needle attachment Issued on: 04/19/1983 Inventor: Kamen4392856, Vascular puncture stabilizer fitting for facilitating withdrawal Issued on: 07/12/1983 Inventor: Lichtenstein4397641, Catheter support device Issued on: 08/09/1983 Inventor: Jacobs4563177, Catheter stabilization pad Issued on: 01/07/1986 Inventor: Kamen4565544Device for introducing a catheter Issued on: 01/21/1986 Inventor: Muller , et al. International ClassA61M 25/02 (20060101) |
