Tube Support Apparatus and Methods for Stabilizing Medical Tubing
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260097176A1 for a tube support apparatus designed to stabilize medical tubing relative to patients. The apparatus includes a brace for patient attachment, a support with a groove and transverse channel for receiving tubing, and a clamp with a padded bar to secure the tube. The application was filed on October 3, 2025, under application number 19349402.
What changed
The USPTO published a patent application for a tube support apparatus designed for medical tubing stabilization. The invention comprises a brace configured for patient attachment, a support extending from the brace with a groove for receiving tubing and a transverse channel, and a clamp with a padded bar that secures tubing within the groove when engaged. The design addresses the need for secure yet adjustable medical tubing management in clinical settings.
For medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers, this published application signals potential future intellectual property claims in the tube stabilization space. Parties developing similar tubing management solutions should monitor the prosecution of this application to understand the scope of any claims that may issue.
What to do next
- Monitor patent prosecution status
- Review claims for potential infringement concerns
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TUBE SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHODS
Application US20260097176A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
Jessica Harnish, Steven Fileccia, Brian Smith, Greg Jablonski
Abstract
A tube support apparatus is provided for stabilizing tubing relative to a patient. The apparatus includes a brace configured for attachment to the patient and a support extending from the brace. The support defines a surface having a groove for receiving a tube and a channel oriented transverse to the groove. A clamp is coupled to the support and includes a bar that secures the tube within the groove. The bar has an inner surface with a pad positioned to lie in the transverse channel when the bar is engaged.
CPC Classifications
A61M 16/0497 A61M 2205/0216 A61M 2209/088 A61M 2210/0606
Filing Date
2025-10-03
Application No.
19349402
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