The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 1990
Filed:
Oct. 02, 1987
Ronald Yamamoto, Redwood City, CA (US);
Stanley R Conston, Redwood City, CA (US);
Sophia Pesotchinsky, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Vitaphore Corporation, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
An antimicrobial catheter shield is provided comprising an elastomeric catheter collar and a planar porous elastomeric peripheral flange, with an absorbent patch containing an antimicrobial agent attached to the surface of the flange opposite to the collar. A radial slit extends through the collar, flange and patch and the collar is adapted with a means for securing a catheter to prevent longitudinal motion of the catheter through the collar. The catheter shield provides an antimicrobial patch, as well as a longitudinal and lateral anchor for the catheter, which is easily applied and readily replaced.