Proximal end catheter coupling hub

- C. R. Bard, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a proximal end catheter coupling hub embodying the inventive design, understanding that the broken line showing of the hand, tube, needle, sutures, and bandage is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the inventive design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the proximal end catheter coupling hub of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the proximal end catheter coupling hub of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the proximal end catheter coupling hub of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the a proximal end catheter coupling hub of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a right elevation side view of the proximal end catheter coupling hub of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 7 is a left elevation side view of the proximal end catheter coupling hub of FIG. 2.

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Patent History
Patent number: D433503
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 2, 1999
Date of Patent: Nov 7, 2000
Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc. (Murray Hill, NJ)
Inventors: Kelly B. Powers (North Salt Lake, UT), Kenneth A. Eliasen (West Jordan, UT), Daniel T. Schlehuber (Sandy, UT)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Law Firm: Trask Britt
Application Number: 0/102,924
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Conduit Or Nozzle (e.g., Syringe, Cannula, Catheter, Etc.) (8) (D24/112)
International Classification: 2402;