US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 192
.~.~ Inflatable or expandible by fluid

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1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
191  DF  .~ Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) {5}
192.~.~ Inflatable or expandible by fluid {3}
193  DF  .~.~.~> Inserted in female reproductive system
194  DF  .~.~.~> Inserted in vascular system {1}
196  DF  .~.~.~> Nose or throat

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/192

Inflatable or expandable by fluid:

(under subclass 191) Subject matter wherein the body inserted means is distended to expanded by the application or absorption of a fluid therein while disposed in the natural body orifice for the purpose of retaining the dilator therein, dilating the body orifice, or sealing the body orifice.

(1) Note. Dilators may be inflated by the introduction of a fluid such as air, water, etc., or expanded by the absorption of body fluids to dilate the body part in which it is inserted.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

193, for dilators inflatable within the female reproductive system.

194, for dilators inflatable within the vascular system.

198, for mechanically (nonfluid) expanded dilators.