초록 ▼

The clip of the present invention is a one-piece plastic clip having a plurality of substantially "C" shaped socket members, for example two, wherein the interior surface is not smooth. Rather, the interior is designed to enhance the grip on the protective tube. In one preferred embodiment, the inte

The clip of the present invention is a one-piece plastic clip having a plurality of substantially "C" shaped socket members, for example two, wherein the interior surface is not smooth. Rather, the interior is designed to enhance the grip on the protective tube. In one preferred embodiment, the interior surface has a plurality of spaced projections extending therefrom. Other textured surfaces can be used.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A package for protecting a catheter guidewire during shipping and handling, the package comprising:a flexible catheter guidewire dispenser having a circular cross-section; and at least one plastic clip anchoring the dispenser in a spiral wound configuration, wherein said clip includes at least tw

1. A package for protecting a catheter guidewire during shipping and handling, the package comprising:a flexible catheter guidewire dispenser having a circular cross-section; and at least one plastic clip anchoring the dispenser in a spiral wound configuration, wherein said clip includes at least two substantially "C"-shaped socket members each disposed side-by-side with both open ends facing in the same direction, said socket members having a radius portion snugly and releasably receiving a portion of said dispenser in the same plane extending through the center of the socket members, wherein each of said radius portions including a plurality of spaced parallel ribs disposed along an entire surface thereof, said plurality of ribs being equally spaced about said radius portion and having a constant cross-section along an axial length thereof to provide an even gripping force about the entire circumference of the dispenser.