Patent ID: 9433769
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: A61M,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A line separation protector comprising: an arm comprising a first end, a second end, an inner surface, and an outer surface, the arm extending in a first direction from the first end to the second end; a ring-shaped anchor connected to the first end and extending away from the arm in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the anchor having a through hole, an inner diameter, an outer diameter, an inner lateral surface, and an outer lateral surface, the ring-shaped anchor comprising a closed ring configured to encircle a length of tubing when such a length of tubing is inserted into the through hole; a ring-shaped, pliant clasp having a gap in the ring shape, the pliant clasp being connected to the second end and extending away from the arm in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the pliant clasp comprising a first hook extending from the arm and comprising a distal tip, a second hook extending from the arm and comprising a distal tip, and a through hole, wherein the first hook arcs toward the distal tip of the second hook, the second hook arcs toward the distal tip of the first hook, the distal tips of the first and second hooks are separated from one another by a gap, and the through hole is aligned with the through hole of the anchor; and a tab connected to the clasp, at a portion of the clasp opposite the gap, the tab extending away from the clasp, extending away from the arm, and configured to transfer pushing and pulling forces through the clasp and to the distal tips of the first and second hooks.