Storage case

US11083867B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11083867-B2
Application numberUS-201715628724-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 21, 2017
Priority dateDec 26, 2014
Publication dateAug 10, 2021
Grant dateAug 10, 2021

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Abstract

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A storage case accommodates a plurality of medical elongated bodies, which are assembled when used, and includes a plurality of pipe bodies wound to form a ring-like shape that are connected to each other in order to accommodate each of the medical elongated bodies, and a package case that collectively accommodates the plurality of connected pipe bodies. At least two of the pipe bodies are disposed side by side so as to overlap each other in a state in which the center axes of winding are deviated, and the pipe bodies have opening portions arranged so that the medical elongated bodies can be assembled within the storage case using no more than two hands.

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What is claimed is: 1. A storage case that accommodates a plurality of medical elongated bodies, which are assembled when used, comprising: a plurality of pipe bodies each wound to form a ring-like shape and each defining a center axis of winding, said plurality of pipe bodies being connected to each other; a plurality of connection members that connect the plurality of pipe bodies; and a plurality of medical elongated bodies accommodated by the plurality of pipe bodies, wherein at least two of the pipe bodies are disposed to overlap each other in a direction along the center axis of winding of at least one of the plurality of pipe bodies, the center axis of winding of a first pipe body of the plurality of pipe bodies and the center axis of winding of a second pipe body of the plurality of pipe bodies deviating from one another, wherein said at least two of said pipe bodies do not overlap each other in two separate regions on opposite sides of the storage case, wherein a first connection member of said plurality of connection members connects the plurality of pipe bodies in a first one of the two separate regions, and wherein a second connection member of said plurality of connection members connects the plurality of pipe bodies in a second one of the two separate regions. 2. The storage case according to claim 1 , wherein a winding direction of at least one of said pipe bodies is a direction opposite to a winding direction of other of said pipe bodies. 3. The storage case according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of said pipe bodies have a same winding direction and have respective proximal opening portions, from which respective medical elongated bodies of the plurality of medical elongated bodies are pulled out, on a same side of said storage case. 4. The storage case according to claim 1 , further comprising: an assistive member for grasping the storage case. 5. The storage case according to claim 1 , wherein one of the pipe bodies is an outer pipe body, and another one of the pipe bodies is an inner pipe body disposed on the center side of the winding of the outer pipe body, wherein the medical elongated body, which is accommodated in the outer pipe body, is a guiding catheter, and wherein the medical elongated body, which is accommodated in the inner pipe body, is an inner catheter that is inserted into the inside of the guiding catheter. 6. The storage case according to claim 1 , wherein one of said plurality of connection members, which is connected in the vicinity of a proximal opening portion of one of said pipe bodies from which a respective medical elongated body is pulled out, has a color different from that of an other of the connection members. 7. The storage case according to claim 6 , further comprising: a package case that collectively accommodates the plurality of connected pipe bodies. 8. The storage case according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said plurality of medical elongated bodies is directly held by at least one of said connection members. 9. A storage case that accommodates a plurality of medical elongated bodies, which are assembled when used, comprising: a plurality of pipe bodies wound to form a ring-like shape, said plurality of pipe bodies being connected to each other, a plurality of connection members that connect the plurality of pipe bodies; and a plurality of medical elongated bodies accommodated by the plurality of pipe bodies, wherein at least two of said pipe bodies are disposed side by side so as to overlap each other in a state in which center axes of winding of the at least two of said pipe bodies deviate from one another, wherein said at least two of said pipe bodies do not overlap each other in two separate regions on opposite sides of the storage case, wherein a first connection member of said plurality of connection members connects the plurality of pipe bodies in a first one of the two separate regions, and wherein a second connection member of said plurality of connection members connects the plurality of pipe bodies in a second one of the two separate regions. 10. The storage case according to claim 9 , wherein a winding direction of at least one of said pipe bodies is a direction opposite to a winding direction of other of said pipe bodies. 11. The storage case according to claim 9 , wherein at least two of said pipe bodies have a same winding direction and have respective proximal opening portions, from which respective medical elongated bodies of the plurality of medical elongated bodies are pulled out, on a same side of said storage case. 12. The storage case according to claim 9 , further comprising: an assistive member for grasping the storage case. 13. The storage case according to claim 9 , wherein one of said plurality of connection members, which is connected in the vicinity of a proximal opening portion of one of said pipe bodies from which a respective medical elongated body is pulled out, has a color different from that of an other of the connection members. 14. The storage case according to claim 13 , further comprising: a package case that collectively accommodates the plurality of connected pipe bodies. 15. The storage case according to claim 9 , wherein at least one of said plurality of medical elongated bodies being directly held by at least one of said connection members.

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  • Methods or apparatus for making the connection under sterile conditions, i.e. sterile docking · CPC title

  • having visible markings on its surface, i.e. visible to the naked eye, for any purpose, e.g. insertion depth markers, rotational markers or identification of type · CPC title

  • Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments (for wound clamps A61B17/10; for ligaturing clips A61B17/122; packages or dispensers for surgical gloves or finger-stalls A61B42/40) · CPC title

  • Colour codes · CPC title

  • Holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments (drapes with means to hold surgical instruments A61B46/23; for catheters A61M25/02) · CPC title

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What does patent US11083867B2 cover?
A storage case accommodates a plurality of medical elongated bodies, which are assembled when used, and includes a plurality of pipe bodies wound to form a ring-like shape that are connected to each other in order to accommodate each of the medical elongated bodies, and a package case that collectively accommodates the plurality of connected pipe bodies. At least two of the pipe bodies are disp…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Terumo Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61M25/002. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 10 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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