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Manual timer control for inflation device

US5459700A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1993
Grant dateOct 17, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/104
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manually operable pressure switch is used to activate an inflation device in order to pressurize an inflatable member such as that found on a dilatation catheter. By operating the pressure switch, the physician simultaneously operates a timer which will measure and display the elapsed time of the inflation and deflation cycle.

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