Tapeless tubing anchoring system with intravenous applications

• US 5,916,199 A
• Filed: 07/08/1997
• Issued: 06/29/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 07/11/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John E. Miles
• Original Assignee: John E. Miles
• Inventors: Miles, John E.
• Primary Examiner(s): YASKO JR, JOHN D
• Application Number:
  US08/889,543
• Time in Patent Office: 721 Days
• Field of Search: 604/174, 604/179, 604/180
• US Class Current: 604/174
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0206 where the catheter is secured by using devices worn by the patient, e.g. belts or harnesses
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/024 having a clip or clamp system
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0246 fixed on the skin having a cover for covering the holding means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/02 Holding devices, e.g. on the body

Abstract

A tapeless anchoring system comprising a first holder and a second holder. The first holder comprises a base and a cover. The base has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the base has a channel configured to receive a portion of tubing. The cover is securable to the top surface of the base. The cover has a top surface and a bottom surface with a first recess formed therein configured to cooperate with the channel to form a passageway that is configured to removably enclose a portion of the tubing. The second holder comprises a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom that has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the bottom portion has a channel formed therein. The top portion is securable to the interior surface of the bottom portion. The top portion has an exterior surface and an interior surface with a recess formed therein. The channel and the recess are configured to cooperate to form an elongated hole configured to removably receive a portion of the tubing. A first elongated strap and a second elongated strap are connected to the first holder and the second holder, respectively, and are configured to be wrapped around the limb of the patient to selectively, nondestructively secure the first and the second holder in place on the patient without direct adhesion to the skin of the patient.

Claims

1. A tapeless anchoring system comprising:

(a) first holding means for anchoring hollow tubing in a substantially fixed position on a patient, said first holding means having a passageway formed therein configured to cooperate with said tubing without exerting compressive force thereon and without reducing the flow of fluid through said tubing, said passageway being configured to enclose said tubing therein, said first holding means comprising;

(i) a base having a top surface and a bottom surface proximate to said patient, said top surface of said base having a conformable channel formed therein configured to receive a portion of said tubing, said base having a proximal side and a distal side, said channel including;

a second recess formed in said top surface of said base; and

a pair of resilient substantially upwardly extending walls projecting substantially upward from said top surface of said base, said pair of substantially upwardly extending walls having a spaced apart relationship with said second recess therebetween; and

(ii) a cover securable to said top surface of said base, said cover having a top surface and a bottom surface configured to cooperate with said channel in said top surface of said base to form said passageway, said cover having a proximal side and a distal side; and

(b) first attaching means for securing said first holding means in place on said patient.

2. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 1, wherein said bottom surface of said cover has a first recess formed therein, said first recess in said cover and said channel in said base defining said passageway.

3. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 1, wherein said channel formed in said top surface of said base and said first recess formed in said bottom surface of said cover are substantially curvealinear in a plane parallel with said top surface of said base.

4. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 1, wherein:

(a) said channel formed in said top surface of said base has a tapered third recess at one end that widens toward proximal side of said base; and

(b) said first recess formed in said bottom surface of said cover has a corresponding tapered fourth recess configured to cooperate with said third recess, thereby enabling a connector attached to said tubing to be disposed between said tapered third recess and said tapered fourth recess.

5. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 1, wherein:

(a) said channel formed in said top surface of said base has an enlarged third recess at one end; and

(b) said first recess formed in said bottom surface of said cover has a corresponding enlarged fourth recess configured to cooperate with said enlarged third recess formed in said top surface of said base, thereby enabling a connector to be disposed therein proximate to said channel.

6. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 1, wherein said base and said cover are hingedly connected.

7. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first attaching means comprises:

(a) an elongated strap attached to said first holding means, said strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of said patient to secure said first holding means in place on said patient; and

(b) fastening means, attached to said strap, for selectively, nondestructively fixing said strap in place around the limb of said patient.

8. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 7, wherein said fastening means comprise hook and pile fasteners.

9. A tapeless anchoring system comprising:

(a) first holding means for anchoring hollow tubing in a substantially fixed position on a patient, said first holding means having a passageway formed therein configured to removably receive a portion of said tubing without exerting compressive force thereon and without reducing the flow of fluid through said tubing, said first holding means comprising;

(i) a base having a top surface and a bottom surface proximate to said patient, said top surface of said base having a conformable channel formed therein configured to receive a portion of tubing, said base having a proximal side and a distal side, said channel including;

a second recess formed in said top surface of said base; and

a pair of resilient substantially upwardly extending walls projecting substantially upward from said top surface of said base, said pair of substantially upwardly extending walls having a spaced apart relationship with said second recess therebetween; and

(ii) a cover securable to said top surface of said base, said cover comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface of said cover has a first recess formed therein configured to cooperate with said channel in said top surface of said base to form said passageway, said cover having a proximal side and a distal side;

(b) second holding means for anchoring said tubing on said patient at a location remote from said first holding means, said second holding means having an elongated hole formed therethrough configured to removably receive said tubing therein;

(c) first attaching means for securing said first holding means in place on said patient; and

(d) second attaching means for securing said second holding means in place on said patient.

10. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 9, wherein said tubing is removably disposed in said elongated hole in said second holding means without compressive force being exerted on said tubing and without the flow of fluid through said tubing being reduced.

11. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 9, wherein said channel in said top surface of said base has a substantially U-shaped cross-section in a plane generally perpendicular to said top surface of said base.

12. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 9, wherein said first holding means further comprises first closing means for selectively, nondestructively connecting said top surface of said base to said bottom surface of said cover.

13. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 12, wherein said first closing means comprise:

(a) a plurality of outwardly extending male connectors; and

(b) a plurality of female connectors configured to cooperate with said male connectors to selectively, nondestructively secure said cover to said base of said first holding means.

14. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 9, wherein said first attaching means comprises:

(a) a first elongated strap connected to said first holding means, said first strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of said patient to secure said first holding means in place on said patient; and

(b) fastening means, attached to said first strap, for selectively, nondestructively fixing said strap in place around the limb of said patient.

15. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 14, wherein said fastening means on said first strap comprises hook and pile fasteners.

16. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 9, wherein said second holding means further comprises second closing means for selectively, nondestructively connecting said interior surface of said bottom portion to said interior surface of said top portion.

17. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 16, wherein said second closing means comprises:

(a) a plurality of outwardly extending male connectors; and

(b) a plurality of female connectors configured to removably cooperate with said male connectors to selectively nondestructively connect said top portion to said bottom portion.

18. A tapeless anchoring systems as recited in claim 9, wherein said second attaching means comprises:

(a) a second elongated strap connected to said second holding means, said second strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of said patient to secure said second holding means in place on said patient;

(b) fastening means, attached to said second strap, for selectively, nondestructively fixing said strap emplace around the limb of said patient.

19. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 18, wherein said fastening means of said second strap comprises hook and pile fasteners.

20. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 9, wherein said first holder is substantially composed of materials selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polypropylene, and other resilient polymers.

21. A tapeless anchoring system comprising:

(a) a first holder having a passageway formed therein configured to removably enclose a portion of tubing, said first holder comprising;

(i) a base comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface of said base having a channel formed therein configured to receive a portion of said tubing therein; and

(ii) a cover securable to said top surface of said base, said cover comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface having a first recess formed therein configured to cooperate with said channel to form said passageway;

(b) a second holder remotely positioned from said first holder, said second holder having an elongated hole formed therein configured to removably receive a portion of said tubing, said second holder comprising;

(i) a bottom portion proximate comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, said interior surface of said bottom portion having a channel formed therein; and

(ii) a top portion securable to said interior surface of said bottom portion, said top portion comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, said interior surface having a recess formed therein configured to cooperate with said channel in said interior surface of said bottom portion to form said elongated hole;

(c) a first elongated strap connected to said first holder, said first elongated strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of a patient to selectively, nondestructively secure said first holder in place on said patient without direct adhesion to the skin of said patient; and

(d) a second elongated strap connected to said second holder, said second elongated strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of said patient to selectively, nondestructively secure said second holder in place on said patient without direct adhesion to the skin of said patient.

22. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, wherein said passageway is substantially curvealinear in a plane parallel to said top surface of said base.

23. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, further comprising hook and pile fasteners attached to said first and second elongated straps for selectively, nondestructively securing said first and second holder in place on said patient.

24. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, further comprising friction means for keeping said first and second holders in place against the skin of the patient.

25. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 24, wherein said friction means comprises an outwardly extending ridge configured to contact the skin of the patient.

26. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, wherein said attaching means further comprises an aperture formed in said base of said first holder configured to receive said first strap therethrough.

27. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, wherein said attaching means further comprises an aperture formed in said bottom portion of said second holder configured to receive said second strap therethrough.

28. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, wherein said first holder and said second holder are substantially composed of polypropylene.

29. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 21, wherein said first holder and said second holder are substantially translucent or transparent.

30. A tapeless anchoring system comprising:

(a) a first holder comprising a passageway formed therein in fluid communication with a skin penetrating instrument on a patient, said passageway having a first end and a second end;

(b) a second holder remotely positioned from said first holder, said second holder having an elongated hole formed therein configured to removably receive a portion of said tubing, said second holder comprising;

(i) a bottom portion proximate comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, said interior surface of said bottom portion having a channel formed therein; and

(ii) a top portion securable to said interior surface of said bottom portion, said top portion comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, said interior surface having a recess formed therein configured to cooperate with said channel in said interior surface of said bottom portion to form said elongated hole;

(c) a first elongated strap connected to said first holder, said first elongated strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of a patient to selectively, nondestructively secure said first holder in place on said patient without direct adhesion to the skin of said patient; and

(d) a second elongated strap connected to said second holder, said second elongated strap being configured to be wrapped around the limb of said patient to selectively, nondestructively secure said second holder in place on said patient without direct adhesion to the skin of said patient.

31. A tapeless anchoring system, as recited in claim 30, further comprising:

(a) hollow tubing releasably connected to said passageway in said first holder; and

(b) coupling means, attached to said passageway in said first holder, for releasably attaching said hollow tubing to said passageway in said first holder.

32. A tapeless anchoring system comprising:

(a) first holding means for anchoring hollow tubing in a substantially fixed position on a patient, said first holding means having a passageway formed therein configured to removably receive a portion of said tubing without exerting compressive force thereon and without reducing the flow of fluid through said tubing;

(b) second holding means for anchoring said tubing on said patient at a location remote from said first holding means, said second holding means having an elongated hole formed therethrough configured to removably receive said tubing therein, said second holding means comprising;

(i) a bottom portion proximate to said patient, said bottom portion comprising a interior surface and an exterior surface proximate to said patient, said interior surface of said bottom portion having a conformable channel formed therein; and

(ii) an top portion removably attached to interior surface of said bottom portion, said top portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface configured to cooperate with said channel in said interior surface of said bottom portion to form said elongated hole;

(c) first attaching means for securing said first holding means in place on said patient; and

(d) second attaching means for securing said second holding means in place on said patient.

33. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 32, wherein said interior surface of said top portion has a first recess formed therein, said first recess in said top portion and said channel in said bottom portion defining said elongated hole.

34. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 32, wherein said channel in said interior surface of said bottom portion comprises:

(a) a second recess formed in said interior surface of said bottom portion; and

(b) a pair of resilient substantially upwardly extending walls projecting substantially upward from said interior surface of said bottom portion, said pair of substantially upwardly extending walls having a spaced apart relationship with said second recess therebetween.

35. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 34, wherein said channel in said interior surface of said bottom portion has a substantially U-shaped cross-section in a plane generally perpendicular to said interior surface of said bottom portion.

36. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 32, wherein said top portion and said bottom portion of said second holding means are hingedly attached.

37. A tapeless anchoring system as recited in claim 32, wherein said second holder is substantially composed of materials selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polypropylene, and other resilient polymers.