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Gastrostomy button accessory mounting platform

US8287502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J2205/50
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A accessory mounting system for use with gastrostomy buttons is herein described. The system consists of an accessory mounting platform and a cap that is able to be manually attached and detached from the accessory mounting platform. The accessory mounting platform can be integrally mounted to either the keeper strap or the head of the gastrostomy button, or it can be attached to the keeper strap of an existing gastrostomy button using a clip integrally attached to its underside.

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