US3086208A
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Surgical clip assembly
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1960-10-06
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eby Harry Clifford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/0682
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A SKIN CLIP CARRIER FOR A SERIES OF SKIN CLIPS EACH HAVING A GENERALLY U-SHAPED BODY WITH SPACED POINTED LEG PORTIONS AND A CONNECTING WEB PORTION, THE CARRIER COMPRISING A FLAT STRIP OF METAL HAVING A CENTRAL UPSTANDING RIB TO SUPPORT THE CLIP WEB PORTIONS AND LATERALLY EXTENDING SIDE FLANGES TO SUPPORT THE CLIP LEG PORTIONS, THE RIB HAVING SPACED UPWARDLY PROJECTING SPRING EARS EXTENDING OVER THE CLIP WEB PORTIONS TO REMOVABLY RETAIN THE CLIPS IN POSITION ON THE CARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A SKIN CLIP CARRIER FOR A SERIES OF SKIN CLIPS EACH HAVING A GENERALLY U-SHAPED BODY WITH SPACED POINTED LEG PORTIONS AND A CONNECTING WEB PORTION, THE CARRIER COMPRISING A FLAT STRIP OF METAL HAVING A CENTRAL UPSTANDING RIB TO SUPPORT THE CLIP WEB PORTIONS AND LATERALLY EXTENDING SIDE FLANGES TO SUPPORT THE CLIP LEG PORTIONS, THE RIB HAVING SPACED UPWARDLY PROJECTING SPRING EARS EXTENDING OVER THE CLIP WEB PORTIONS TO REMOVABLY RETAIN THE CLIPS IN POSITION ON THE CARRIER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |