US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 539
.~.~.~.~.~.~ Providing docking element, port or seal

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604 /   HD   SURGERY

19  DF  MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) {7}
48  DF  .~ Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin {9}
93  DF  .~.~ Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body {30}
264  DF  .~.~.~ Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) {7}
523  DF  .~.~.~.~ Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith {5}
533  DF  .~.~.~.~.~ Coupling or connector structure {4}
539.~.~.~.~.~.~ Providing docking element, port or seal

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/539

Providing docking element, port or seal:

(under subclass 533) Subject matter for structure to maintain a connection between the body and the catheter.

(1) Note. For placement in this subclass the docking element must be positioned between the catheter and the body portion.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

513, for methods of using docking elements and ports.