Splittable catheter introducer

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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of splittable catheter introducer showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof with the other side being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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Foreign Patent Documents
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Patent History
Patent number: D430290
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 28, 1998
Date of Patent: Aug 29, 2000
Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Inventors: Christopher N. Cindrich (South Jordan, UT), Glade H. Howell (Sandy, UT), Kenneth C. Musgrave (Salt Lake City, UT), Bryan G. Davis (Sandy, UT)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia E. Ramirez
Attorney: Eric M. Lee
Application Number: 0/87,169
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Conduit Or Nozzle (e.g., Syringe, Cannula, Catheter, Etc.) (8) (D24/112)
International Classification: 2402;