US PATENT SUBCLASS 604 / 96
.~.~.~ Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.)

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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}
96.~.~.~ Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) {6}
97  DF  .~.~.~.~> Including means forcing inflation fluid into inflatable means {1}
99  DF  .~.~.~.~> With inflation or deflation control means
100  DF  .~.~.~.~> With indicator means
101  DF  .~.~.~.~> With plural balloons on conduit
102  DF  .~.~.~.~> With aperture in conduit proximal of inflated means
103  DF  .~.~.~.~> With means bonding or mechanically securing balloon sleeve or connector member (e.g., coupling funnel, etc.) to conduit

DEFINITION

Classification: 604/96

Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.):

(under subclass 93) Subject matter including an element carried by the conduit or holder which is expanded by a fluid such as air while disposed within the body for the purpose of retaining the conduit, dilating the body opening, or sealing

the body opening.