Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means for indicating improper condition of apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means for indicating improper condition of apparatus
C128S200140, C128S200210, C128S203120, C128S205190, C604S035000, C604S043000, C604S037000, C604S319000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06907879
ABSTRACT:
The methods and devices disclosed provides for the delivery of agents to an orifice cavity and subsequent aspiration of the agent and orifice contents from the orifice cavity and related areas. In one form, the delivery and aspiration system comprises an agent delivery sub-assembly, an aspiration sub-assembly and a device tip sub-assembly. The subassemblies operate to first deliver an agent contained within the device to an orifice cavity and after an optional time delay, subsequently aspirate the delivered agent and orifice contents from the orifice cavity and related areas. In another form, a removable reservoir is provided whereby the aspirated agent and orifice contents from the orifice are assayed either independent of or within the device itself.
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Drinan Darrel
Edman Carl F.
Rosati Robert J.
Bennett Henry
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
NDT
Wieker Amanda
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