Undertaking – Body preparation – Injector and ejector
Reexamination Certificate
1998-09-03
2001-01-09
Ruhl, Dennis (Department: 3761)
Undertaking
Body preparation
Injector and ejector
C604S264000, C604S523000, C604S902000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170137
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to embalming devices and more particularly pertains to a new embalming fluid distribution tube for inserting into a cavity in a limbs of a cadaver formed by the removal of tissue and bones from the limb.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The use of embalming devices is known in the prior art. More specifically, embalming devices heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.
Known prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 5,700,286; U.S. Pat. No. 5,683,462; U.S. Pat. No. 3,514,791; U.S. Pat. No. Des. 375,159; U.S. Pat. No. 3,479,670; and U.S. Pat. No. 3,585,647.
Tissue and bone donor cadavers are a nightmare for funeral homes to prepare for viewing by the family. A lot of extra hard work is needed by the funeral home due to the tissue and bone donation. Even with the best reconstruction, tissue and bone donor cadavers can add several hours to the embalmer's job.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of embalming devices now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new embalming fluid distribution tube construction wherein the same can be utilized for inserting into a cavity in a limbs of a cadaver formed by the removal of tissue and bones from the limb.
The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the embalming devices mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new embalming fluid distribution tube which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art embalming devices, either alone or in any combination thereof.
To attain this, the present invention generally comprises an elongate flexible tube adapted for insertion into a cavity of a cadaver. One end of the flexible tube is designed for fluidly connecting to an embalming fluid reservoir to permit passage of embalming fluid into the lumen of the flexible tube. The flexible tube has a plurality of transverse slits therethrough to permit passage of embalming fluid in the lumen to the exterior surrounding area around the flexible tube.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the embalming devices mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new embalming fluid distribution tube which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art embalming devices, either alone or in any combination thereof.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube which is of a durable and reliable construction.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such embalming fluid distribution tube economically available to the buying public.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube for inserting into a cavity in a limbs of a cadaver formed by the removal of tissue and bones from the limb.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube which includes an elongate flexible tube adapted for insertion into a cavity of a cadaver. One end of the flexible tube is designed for fluidly connecting to an embalming fluid reservoir to permit passage of embalming fluid into the lumen of the flexible tube. The flexible tube has a plurality of transverse slits therethrough to permit passage of embalming fluid in the lumen to the exterior surrounding area around the flexible tube.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new embalming fluid distribution tube that allows embalmers a way to quickly and easily restore the appearance of a tissue and bone donor cadaver by delivering embalming fluid directly to the cavities formed by the removed donated tissues and bones.
These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
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