Source: https://patents.justia.com/patent/9138374
Timestamp: 2020-05-26 21:29:24
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Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 60', 'Application No. 60', 'art\n20020083516', 'Application No. 2515657', 'Application No. 04709839', 'Application No. 2515657', 'Application No. 2515657', 'Application No. 2515657']

US Patent for Irrigation fluid collection basins that receive portions of the human anatomy Patent (Patent # 9,138,374 issued September 22, 2015) - Justia Patents Search
Justia Patents US Patent for Irrigation fluid collection basins that receive portions of the human anatomy Patent (Patent # 9,138,374)
May 2, 2014 - Dilip Tapadiya, M.D., Inc.
Various embodiments of irrigation fluid collection basins are disclosed. The basin is configured for irrigation of a wound or fracture generally located on a portion of the human anatomy, such as a knee, shin, calf, elbow, or otherwise. The basin can include two recesses located on opposite sides of the basin along an upper periphery of the basin. The recesses are configured to receive the portion of the human anatomy (e.g., a leg) at two regions proximal to the location of the wound or fracture, so that the wound or fracture is located over the cavity of the basin. The recesses can be sized so that one is broader than the other, the broader recess configured to comfortably accommodate a larger region of the leg and the other recess configured to comfortably accommodate a smaller region of the leg.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/776,309, filed Feb. 11, 2004, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/498,926, filed Aug. 29, 2003 and of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/446,649, filed Feb. 11, 2003, the entireties of which are incorporated herein by reference.
In another embodiment of at least one of the inventions disclosed herein, a basin is configured for irrigation of a wound generally located on a human ankle region. For example, the wound may be located on either side of the ankle. Additionally, the wound may be located on a lower shin or a lower calf region of the leg proximal to the ankle.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the irrigation basin taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 8.
In the illustrated embodiment, the base 31 of the basin 30 is generally horizontal relative to the resting surface and rectangular in shape. Moreover, the base 31 is substantially at zero degrees relative to the resting surface. However, the base 31 of the basin 30 is not limited to the rectangular shape or to being parallel to the resting surface. For example, the base 31 may be inclined at an angle greater than zero degrees and configured to direct irrigation fluid on the base 31 in the direction of the end surface 38b nearest to the convertible portion 39. For example, the wall 32 can include downwardly protruding portions (not shown) which raise the end 37a relative to the end 37b. Alternatively, the base 31 can be mounted to the wall 32 such that the end of the base 31 adjacent end 37a is higher than the end of the base 31 adjacent the end 37b. In another example, the base 31 can be configured to be adjustably inclined to a plurality of angles such that the end of the base 31 adjacent end 37a is higher than the end of the base 11 adjacent end 37b.
The peripheral wall 42 defines a thickness 42c, which preferably is uniform along the periphery of the wall 42. The thickness 42c is configured to provide the wall 42 with adequate structural rigidity to prevent excessive flexing of the wall 42. Accordingly, the thickness 42c can optionally have various sizes, each of which is capable of providing the wall 42 with adequate structural rigidity. For example, the thickness 42c can be between 1 mm and 5 cm.
With reference to FIG. 11, an irrigation basin 60 for irrigating a wound on a human anatomy is illustrated therein. For example, the basin 60 can be used for irrigating a wound on a lower arm region or a lower leg region of the human anatomy. The basin 60 comprises a base 61 having a generally rectangular shape and a peripheral wall 62. The basin 60 can have other shapes, such as, but without limitation, round, oval, kidney, and square. The wall 62 is preferably substantially at ninety degrees relative to a resting surface upon which the basin 60 rests. The base 61 and the wall 62 define a cavity 63 in the center of the basin 60. The peripheral wall 62 also defines an inner surface 62a facing toward the cavity 63 of the basin 60 and an outer surface 62b facing away from the cavity 63 of the basin 60. The basin 60 also comprises an upper periphery 64 having an inner edge 64a and an outer edge 64b. The outer edge 64b joins the upper periphery 64 to the outer surface 62b. In the illustrated embodiment, the periphery 64 defines an inwardly extending flange having a width 62c, supported only by the connection between the outer edge 64b to the wall 62. Alternatively, the thickness of the wall 62 can be sufficient to form the periphery 64. In another option, the inner edge 64a joins the upper periphery 64 to the outer surface 62b and the periphery 64 is supported only by the connection between the inner edge 64a to the wall 62.
During operation, medical personnel connect the handpiece 81 to the tip 82 and fit the rim 98 of the shield 95 through the aperture 73 in its enlarged state so that the elastic member 73b preferably rests around the collar 97. The elastic member 73b preferably generates a gripping force on the collar to substantially prevent the elastic member 73b from sliding along the collar 97. Personnel optionally shorten the length 76 of the sheet 71 as desired. For example, personnel can cut the sheet 71 a desired distance circumferentially around the axis 72. Medical personnel preferably cut the sheet 71 with scissors, but may optionally use any sharp object.
1. A medical basin for collecting fluid during an irrigation procedure of a wound on a human extremity, the basin being sterilized and comprising:
a peripheral wall comprising: an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive the irrigation fluid during the irrigation procedure; an upper edge defining an upper periphery; a lower edge; a first side; and a second side; wherein a portion of the peripheral wall defines a contact region, the contact region being thinner at an upper edge thereof than at a lower portion thereof;
a first contoured recess formed on the first side of the peripheral wall, the first contoured recess configured to receive a first portion of the human extremity on a first side of a joint in the extremity;
a connection element configured to connect with a suction hose to facilitate removal of irrigation fluid from the basin during the irrigation procedure of the wound on the human extremity received the basin; and
wherein the basin is generally rectangular in shape and has a length and a height, the ratio of the length to the height being at least 3.
2. The medical basin of claim 1, wherein the basin further has a width, the ratio of the width to the height being at least 2.5.
3. The medical basin of claim 1, wherein the recess has a minimum height, the ratio of the length of the basin to the minimum height of the recess of the basin being at least 5.
4. The medical basin of claim 1, further comprising a second contoured recess formed opposite the first contoured recess on a second side of the peripheral wall of the basin, the second contoured recess configured to receive a second portion of the human extremity on a second side of the joint.
5. The medical basin of claim 1, wherein:
the base comprises a generally flat bottom surface configured to rest on a resting surface at substantially at zero degrees relative to the resting surface; and
the base comprises a generally flat top surface that is substantially parallel with the bottom surface.
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Patent number: 9138374
Patent Publication Number: 20140237716
Assignee: Dilip Tapadiya, M.D., Inc. (Newport Beach, CA)
Application Number: 14/268,448
Current U.S. Class: 604/317.-329
International Classification: A61M 1/00 (20060101); A61H 35/00 (20060101); A61M 3/02 (20060101); A61B 19/00 (20060101);