REEL CARTRIDGE AND CARTRIDGE HOUSING

Abstract

An organization system may include a slotted housing comprising a top notch. An organization system may include a cartridge configured to receive a spooled elongated profile object, and configured to be received by a slot of the slotted housing, wherein, the top notch is defined by a housing wall, wherein the slot and the housing wall form a soaking bath for the cartridge and the spooled elongated profile object therein; and wherein, when the spooled elongated profile object is unspooled from the cartridge, the top notch limits the cartridge from rocking or rotating within the slot.

Claims

1. An organization system, comprising: a slotted housing comprising a top notch; and a cartridge configured to receive a spooled elongated profile object, and configured to be received by a slot of the slotted housing; wherein, the top notch is defined by a housing wall; wherein the slot and the housing wall form a soaking bath for the cartridge and the spooled elongated profile object therein; and wherein, when the spooled elongated profile object is unspooled from the cartridge, the top notch limits the cartridge from rocking or rotating within the slot.

2. The organization system of claim 1, wherein the housing wall defines the top notch.

3. The organization system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of cartridges, wherein the slotted housing comprises a plurality of housing walls defining a plurality of soaking baths, each soaking bath having a corresponding cartridge.

4. The organization system of claim 3, wherein each housing wall defines a corresponding top notch.

5. The organization system of claim 1, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

6. The organization system of claim 1, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a catheter for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

7. The organization system of claim 1, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

8. The organization system of claim 1, wherein the cartridge comprises a port for receiving the spooled elongated profile object.

9. The organization system of claim 8, wherein the port is for dispensing the spooled elongated profile object.

10. An organization system, comprising: a slotted housing; and a cartridge configured to receive a spooled elongated profile object, and configured to be received by a slot of the slotted housing, the cartridge comprising: an outer disk; an inner rotating disk; and a feeder; wherein, when the spooled elongated profile object is unspooled from the cartridge, the slotted housing limits the cartridge from rocking or rotating within the slot.

11. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the inner rotating disk rotates inside of the outer disk to receive or dispense the spooled elongated profile object.

12. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the feeder comprises a handle portion.

13. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the slotted housing comprises a housing wall defining a top notch, wherein the slot and the housing wall form a soaking bath for the cartridge and the spooled elongated profile object therein.

14. The organization system of claim 10, comprising a plurality of cartridges, wherein the slotted housing comprises a plurality of housing walls defining a plurality of soaking baths, each soaking bath having a corresponding cartridge.

15. The organization system of claim 14, wherein each housing wall defines a corresponding top notch.

16. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

17. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a catheter for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

18. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

19. The organization system of claim 10, wherein the cartridge comprises a port for receiving the spooled elongated profile object.

20. The organization system of claim 19, wherein the port is for dispensing the spooled elongated profile object.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Many aspects of the present disclosure will be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, with emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the disclosure. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views. It should be recognized that these implementations and embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure. Therefore, in the drawings:

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustration of an example cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an illustration of an example housing according to the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an illustration of an example housing with a cartridge in a slot according to the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 4 is an exploded top perspective view of an illustration of an example cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 5 is an exploded side perspective view of an illustration of an example cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 6 is an exploded side elevation view of an illustration of an example cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an illustration of an example feeder according to the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an illustration of an example feeder according to the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an illustration of an example feeder according to the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 10 is a bottom side elevation view of an illustration of an example feeder according to the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective view of an illustration of an example cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 12 is a cross section view of an illustration of an example reel cartridge with housing according to the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 13 is a cross section view of an illustration of an example reel cartridge with housing according to the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 14 is a front view of an illustration of an example reel cartridge with housing according to the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 15 is a rear view thereof.

[0034] FIG. 16 is a left side view thereof.

[0035] FIG. 17 is a right side view thereof.

[0036] FIG. 18 is a top view thereof.

[0037] FIG. 19 is a first side exploded perspective view thereof.

[0038] FIG. 20 is a second side exploded perspective view thereof.

[0039] FIG. 21 is a first side perspective view of an illustration of an example reel cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 22 is a second side perspective view thereof.

[0041] FIG. 23 is a front view thereof.

[0042] FIG. 24 is a rear view thereof.

[0043] FIG. 25 is a left side view thereof.

[0044] FIG. 26 is a right side view thereof.

[0045] FIG. 27 is a top view thereof.

[0046] FIG. 28 is a bottom view thereof.

[0047] FIG. 29 is a first side perspective view of an illustration of an example reel cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 30 is a second side perspective view thereof.

[0049] FIG. 31 is a third side perspective view thereof.

[0050] FIG. 32 is a fourth side perspective view thereof.

[0051] FIG. 33 is a front view thereof.

[0052] FIG. 34 is a rear view thereof.

[0053] FIG. 35 is a left side view thereof.

[0054] FIG. 36 is a right side view thereof.

[0055] FIG. 37 is a top view thereof.

[0056] FIG. 38 is a bottom view thereof.

[0057] FIG. 39 is a first side perspective view of an illustration of an example reel cartridge according to the present disclosure.

[0058] FIG. 40 is a second side perspective view thereof.

[0059] FIG. 41 is a third side perspective view thereof.

[0060] FIG. 42 is a fourth side perspective view thereof.

[0061] FIG. 43 is a front view thereof.

[0062] FIG. 44 is a rear view thereof.

[0063] FIG. 45 is a left side view thereof.

[0064] FIG. 46 is a right side view thereof.

[0065] FIG. 47 is a top view thereof.

[0066] FIG. 48 is a bottom view thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] The presently disclosed subject matter now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter are shown. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. The presently disclosed subject matter may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Indeed, many modifications and other embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the presently disclosed subject matter pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the presently disclosed subject matter is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.

[0068] Throughout this specification and the claims, the terms comprise, comprises, and comprising are used in a non-exclusive sense, except where the context requires otherwise. Likewise, the term includes and its grammatical variants are intended to be non-limiting, such that recitation of items in a list is not to the exclusion of other like items that can be substituted or added to the listed items.

[0069] Turning now to the FIGS., FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a Cartridge. The Cartridge (FIG. 1) is used to hold guidewires or catheters by loading them into a hole or a port of a feeder (1). In one aspect, the feeder (1) is a triangular feeder. In another aspect, the feeder (1) is a three dimensional polygon shape with faces that are visible from various different angles and lines of sight. In another aspect, the feeder (1) is in the shape of a stepped pyramid without a top handle, and in such configuration the cartridge body/outer disk (7) or feeder (1) outer surface may have a handling portion, finger groove(s), indent(s), divot(s), and/or surface feature(s) to facilitate handling the cartridge (not shown). Moreover, in one aspect, when the Cartridge is in the housing (see FIG. C) the handle (4) aids in removing the cartridge from the housing during operation or disposal.

[0070] When loading the Cartridge with a guidewire(s) or a catheter(s), for example, from the outside into the cartridge, via the hole or port in the feeder (1), the inner disk (5) rotates around a raised boss (6) to allow tension on the wire/catheter to be dispersed in the cartridge as the wire/catheter is pushed into the cartridge. In one aspect, the raised boss (6) and the outer disk (7) are a single monolithic component. Moreover, in another aspect, the optional slit (3) in the triangular feeder (1) allows for an alternative way to load the Cartridge with the wire/catheter, for example. The alternative way to load the Cartridge, for example, is to coil the wire/catheter by hand and to set it into the inner disk (5) with an end of the wire/catheter slid into the slit of the feeder (3), from the inside of the cartridge, such that the wire/catheter can be pulled and uncoiled out of the cartridge through the hole or port of the feeder (1). In another aspect, the optional notch (2) at the end of the slit (3) allows for easier placement of the end of the wire/catheter into the feeder (1), when placing a wire/catheter in the inner disk (5) for the alternative method, and/or when smoothly transitioning the wire/catheter into or out of the Cartridge during use or loading.

[0071] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a housing. The housing (FIG. 2) has slots (8) for seven Cartridges to be held uniformly in one direction. In one aspect, the housing may have as many slot(s) (8) as are needed, and the slot(s) (8) may hold one or more cartridges. In this way, the housing is not limited to seven slots (8) each for only one of seven cartridges. Moreover, in one aspect, a groove/notch (9) on a wall (10) (the wall (10) defining a portion of the slot (8)) of the housing prevents a corresponding cartridge from rotating inside the housing. Moreover, in another aspect, because the feeder (1) on the Cartridge corresponds to the groove/notch (9), the slot (8) is configured to receive the cartridge only in direction/orientation (e.g., the feeder (1) of the Cartridge must line up with the groove/notch (9) when received by the slot (8). Moreover, in another aspect, the walls (10) of the housing are wide enough for the Cartridge to sit flush with an adjacent Cartridge(s). FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 (which are sectional views of the Cartridge and housing, illustrated as cutting through the feeder (1) and leaving behind a seemingly floating portion of the feeder (1) in space), in particular, show how the Cartridge interfaces with the housing to maximize space in and around the surrounding areas of the housing to create a compact system.

[0072] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a housing with a cartridge in a slot. In one aspect, as illustrated, the Cartridge is oriented in the housing in the only direction it can be received such that the groove (9) can receive the feeder (1) of the Cartridge. As such, in another aspect, the groove (9) eliminates confusion for Cartridge orientation while in use or in storage in the housing. Moreover, in another aspect, when the Cartridge is inserted correctly into the slot (8) of the housing, the movement of the inner disk (5) in the housing (see FIG. 1) starts the cleaning process by moving the wire/catheter around solution that can be placed into the slot (8) and agitating the solution around the wire/catheter.

[0073] FIG. 4 is an exploded top perspective view of the Cartridge of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows the ledge (11) that the feeder (1) of the Cartridge rests on. In one aspect, the ledge (11) helps with centering and placement of the feeder (1) when mating with the outer disk (7). In another aspect, the ledge (11) is precisely positioned in the top center of the outer disk (7) to allow for proper clearance between the inner disk (5) and the feeder (1), as well as holding the inner disk (5) in its position within the outer disk (7). In another aspect, the inner disk (5) is manufactured with tight tolerance (e.g., 0.5 mm-1 mm, or 0.3 mm- 0.8 mm, or 0.2 mm-0.5 mm) to the raised boss (6) of the outer disk/cartridge body (7) for proper rotation and secure fit.

[0074] FIG. 5 is an exploded side perspective view of the Cartridge of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows all three component profiles of a Cartridge: a feeder (1); an inner disk (5), and an outer disk/cartridge body (7). Additionally, a feeder hole of the feeder (1) can be seen. In one aspect, the feeder hole is at an angle which, when the Cartridge is fully assembled, allows for wire/catheter going through the feeder hole, into the Cartridge, to be directed towards the inner disk (5). In another aspect, the angle is designed to keep the wire/catheter guided toward the back of the inner disk (5) to reduce chances of an end of the wire/catheter or a portion of coiled/spooled wire/catheter from springing out of the assembled Cartridge. The angle can be in a small range of 4.9 degrees minimum to a maximum of 7 degrees. In another aspect, the angle can be in a small range of 4.7 degrees minimum to a maximum of 7.2 degrees. In another aspect, the angle can be in a small range of 4.5 degrees minimum to a maximum of 7.4 degrees. In another aspect, the angle is 5.39 degrees.

[0075] FIG. 6 is an exploded side elevation view of the Cartridge of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows the space where the inner disk sits and rotates. This space is at an exact height that allows for the inner disk (5) to sit flush with the outer disk (7) and to allow seamless rotation with little to no binding issues.

[0076] FIG. 7 is a first perspective view of the feeder of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows the back features of the feeder (1) such as: the inner wire/catheter guide (12) at the opposite end of the hole or port of the feeder (1); and an extrusion (13) where the feeder (1) connects or mates with the outer disk/cartridge body (7), for example. In one aspect, the extrusion is arched at its base to more easily level the feeder upon assembly with the outer disk/cartridge body (7). In another aspect, the arched shape of the wire guide is intended to help the wire/catheter going through the feeder (1) clear the inner disk (5), and to allow for grip and stabilization for the assembled Cartridge.

[0077] FIG. 8 is a second perspective view of the feeder of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows the slit (3) used for side entry for a wire/catheter, for example, or for the alternative loading method(s) as described herein. This view also shows one representation of an angle of the feeder hole and/or of the slit (3) of the feeder (1). Moreover, this view also shows one representation of surface features that can be present on the surface of the wire/catheter guide (12) to allow for sliding and to minimize friction acting on the wire/catheter being pulled or pushed through the feeder (1).

[0078] FIG. 9 is a third perspective view of the feeder of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows one representation of an angle of the feeder hole or port of the feeder (1). This view also shows one representation of the slit (3) and how its structure and position relate to the feeder hole or port of the feeder (1).

[0079] FIG. 10 is an upside down side elevation view of the cartridge of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows one representation of an overall side profile of a Cartridge including a handle (4).

[0080] FIG. 11 is an upside down perspective view of the cartridge of FIG. 1. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows one representation of a notch (2) on the bottom of the feeder (1). Moreover, this view also shows one representation of a space between the feeder (1) and the inner disk (5) for an assembled Cartridge. In one aspect, the notch (2) helps a user with placing a pre-coiled wire/catheter into the Cartridge (e.g., through the space between the feeder (1) and the inner disk (5)) and with fishing an end of the inserted pre-coiled wire/catheter into the Cartridge, and with threading the end through the guide wire/catheter guide (12) and into/through the feeder (1). In another aspect, the space between the feeder (1) and the inner disk (5) effectively allows for loading of the assembled Cartridge with wire/catheter without having to remove the feeder (1). Of course, in another aspect, in another method of loading the Cartridge, the feeder (1) may be removed to allow for insertion of a pre-coiled wire/catheter into the Cartridge.

[0081] FIG. 12 is a first sectional view of a reel cartridge with housing. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows how the entire cartridge assembly fits within a slot from a vertical position and how each cartridge is flush to the walls of the housing leading to the next slot. This influences the solution to move more laterally rather than vertically in the slot.

[0082] FIG. 13 is a second sectional view of the reel cartridge with housing of FIG. 12. Only major differences or points of emphasis are described herein. In particular, this view shows the position of the cartridge assembly within a slot from lateral position. This view also shows the walls of the housing to be solid so that each bath is individual and utilizes the proper amount of solution. Along with the proper amount of solution this also helps with increasing contact with the solution further helping with the cleaning process. A gap from the bottom of the housing to the bottom of the cartridge should be seen as a minimum point for fluid used in the slot. The solution must at least be as high as the most bottom part of the inner disk to be effective. However, due to displacement of fluids, solution is advised to not be more than full to prevent spillages.

[0083] FIG. 14 is a front view of another embodiment of a reel cartridge with housing.

[0084] FIG. 15 is a rear view thereof.

[0085] FIG. 16 is a left side view thereof.

[0086] FIG. 17 is a right side view thereof.

[0087] FIG. 18 is a top view thereof.

[0088] FIG. 19 is a first side exploded perspective view thereof.

[0089] FIG. 20 is a second side exploded perspective view thereof.

[0090] FIG. 21 is a first side perspective view of another embodiment of a reel cartridge.

[0091] FIG. 22 is a second side perspective view thereof.

[0092] FIG. 23 is a front view thereof.

[0093] FIG. 24 is a rear view thereof.

[0094] FIG. 25 is a left side view thereof.

[0095] FIG. 26 is a right side view thereof.

[0096] FIG. 27 is a top view thereof.

[0097] FIG. 28 is a bottom view thereof.

[0098] FIG. 29 is a first side perspective view of another embodiment of a reel cartridge.

[0099] FIG. 30 is a second side perspective view thereof.

[0100] FIG. 31 is a third side perspective view thereof.

[0101] FIG. 32 is a fourth side perspective view thereof.

[0102] FIG. 33 is a front view thereof.

[0103] FIG. 34 is a rear view thereof.

[0104] FIG. 35 is a left side view thereof.

[0105] FIG. 36 is a right side view thereof.

[0106] FIG. 37 is a top view thereof.

[0107] FIG. 38 is a bottom view thereof.

[0108] FIG. 39 is a first side perspective view of another embodiment of a reel cartridge.

[0109] FIG. 40 is a second side perspective view thereof.

[0110] FIG. 41 is a third side perspective view thereof.

[0111] FIG. 42 is a fourth side perspective view thereof.

[0112] FIG. 43 is a front view thereof.

[0113] FIG. 44 is a rear view thereof.

[0114] FIG. 45 is a left side view thereof.

[0115] FIG. 46 is a right side view thereof.

[0116] FIG. 47 is a top view thereof.

[0117] FIG. 48 is a bottom view thereof.

[0118] The bottom view of a reel cartridge with housing is flat and unornamented.

[0119] The bottom view of a housing is flat and unornamented.

[0120] In the specified embodiments, the claimed design extends to the boundary lines but does not include the boundary lines. In another embodiment, the claimed design extends to the boundary lines and does include the boundary lines.

EMBODIMENTS

[0121] Certain implementations of systems and methods consistent with the present disclosure are provided as clauses

[0122] Clause 1. An organization system, comprising: a slotted housing comprising a top notch; and a cartridge configured to receive a spooled elongated profile object, and configured to be received by a slot of the slotted housing; wherein, the top notch is defined by a housing wall; wherein the slot and the housing wall form a soaking bath for the cartridge and the spooled elongated profile object therein; and wherein, when the spooled elongated profile object is unspooled from the cartridge, the top notch limits the cartridge from rocking or rotating within the slot.

[0123] Clause 2. The organization system of clause 1, wherein the housing wall defines the top notch.

[0124] Clause 3. The organization system of clause 1, comprising a plurality of cartridges, wherein the slotted housing comprises a plurality of housing walls defining a plurality of soaking baths, each soaking bath having a corresponding cartridge.

[0125] Clause 4. The organization system of clause 3, wherein each housing wall defines a corresponding top notch.

[0126] Clause 5. The organization system of clause 1, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

[0127] Clause 6. The organization system of clause 1, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a catheter for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

[0128] Clause 7. The organization system of clause 1, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

[0129] Clause 8. The organization system of clause 1, wherein the cartridge comprises a port for receiving the spooled elongated profile object.

[0130] Clause 9. The organization system of clause 8, wherein the port is for dispensing the spooled elongated profile object.

[0131] Clause 10. An organization system, comprising: a slotted housing; and a cartridge configured to receive a spooled elongated profile object, and configured to be received by a slot of the slotted housing, the cartridge comprising: an outer disk; an inner rotating disk; and a feeder; wherein, when the spooled elongated profile object is unspooled from the cartridge, the slotted housing limits the cartridge from rocking or rotating within the slot.

[0132] Clause 11. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the inner rotating disk rotates inside of the outer disk to receive or dispense the spooled elongated profile object.

[0133] Clause 12. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the feeder comprises a handle portion.

[0134] Clause 13. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the slotted housing comprises a housing wall defining a top notch, wherein the slot and the housing wall form a soaking bath for the cartridge and the spooled elongated profile object therein.

[0135] Clause 14. The organization system of clause 10, comprising a plurality of cartridges, wherein the slotted housing comprises a plurality of housing walls defining a plurality of soaking baths, each soaking bath having a corresponding cartridge.

[0136] Clause 15. The organization system of clause 14, wherein each housing wall defines a corresponding top notch.

[0137] Clause 16. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

[0138] Clause 17. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a catheter for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

[0139] Clause 18. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the spooled elongated profile object is a wire for surgical, endovascular, radiology, or other invasive or partially invasive procedures.

[0140] Clause 19. The organization system of clause 10, wherein the cartridge comprises a port for receiving the spooled elongated profile object.

[0141] Clause 20. The organization system of clause 19, wherein the port is for dispensing the spooled elongated profile object.

[0142] Indeed, many modifications and other embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the presently disclosed subject matter pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the presently disclosed subject matter is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.