Provisioning device for storing and transporting catheters
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260091196A1 for a provisioning device designed to store and transport catheters, specifically balloon catheters for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. The application, filed by inventors Eberhard Engelien, Fred Held, Verena Desch, and David Rieche, describes a support with holding elements arranged to secure a catheter rolled in an annular manner. Medical device manufacturers developing catheter-related products should review the published claims for potential overlap with existing or planned products.
What changed
USPTO published patent application US20260091196A1 on April 2, 2026, covering a provisioning apparatus for storing and transporting catheters, particularly balloon catheters used in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. The device features a support with at least three spatially separated holding elements that engage the catheter when rolled in an annular storage position. The application claims priority to European Application No. 19369754.
Medical device manufacturers producing catheters or related storage solutions should review the published claims for potential infringement concerns or licensing opportunities. Competitors developing similar catheter management systems should assess whether their products fall within the scope of the disclosed invention. This is a patent publication, not a granted patent—follow-on actions may be warranted if and when the application proceeds to grant.
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PROVISIONING DEVICE FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING CATHETERS
Application US20260091196A1 Kind: A1 Apr 02, 2026
Inventors
Eberhard Engelien, Fred Held, Verena Desch, David Rieche
Abstract
A provisioning apparatus can be used for the storage and transport of catheters, for example balloon catheters for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. The provisioning apparatus includes a support and a holding device arranged or formed on the support for holding a catheter rolled up in an annular manner in a storage position. The holding device includes at least three holding elements that are in engagement with the catheter in the storage position. The at least three holding elements are arranged or formed spatially separate from one another on the support.
CPC Classifications
A61M 25/002 A61M 25/10 A61M 2025/024 A61M 25/09 A61M 2209/06
Filing Date
2025-10-27
Application No.
19369754
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