Apparatus to secure and adjust flexible conduit
US9592365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus and method of securing a length of flexible conduit to a subject, and adjusting the flexible conduit to a length tailored to the subject, in order to reduce or eliminate excess conduit traversing the subject's body. The apparatus comprises a base with elongate channels for accepting flexible conduit, a lid which mates with the base, and a securing member for attaching the mated base and lid to the body of the subject.
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