US3130727A
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Pretied ligature splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-19
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1982-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wood Ernest Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A LIGATURE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION FOR EMBRACING THE ARTICLE WHEN ASSOCIATED THEREABOUT, SAID LIGATURE HAVING A FREE END PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION, THE CONNECTION BEING SUCH THAT WHEN THE ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION IS SURROUNDING AN ARTICLE TO BE TIED, THE PULLING FORCE EXERTED ON THE FREE END WILL CAUSE SAID ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION TIGHTLY TO EMBRACE THE ARTICLE, AND A SPLINT ON WHICH THE LIGATURE IS MOUNTED HAVING AN ELONGATE PORTION ENCIRCLED BY SAID LOOP, MEANS ON THE SPLINT FOR GUIDING THE FREE END OF THE LIGATURE, AND TENSIONING MEANS INTEGRALLY FORMED ON THE SPLINT FOR RELEASING SAID LOOP PORTION FROM THE SPLINT WHILE THE GUIDE SERVES TO ENGAGE THE FREE END FOR FEEDING INTO A PULLING MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A LIGATURE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION FOR EMBRACING THE ARTICLE WHEN ASSOCIATED THEREABOUT, SAID LIGATURE HAVING A FREE END PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION, THE CONNECTION BEING SUCH THAT WHEN THE ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION IS SURROUNDING AN ARTICLE TO BE TIED, THE PULLING FORCE EXERTED ON THE FREE END WILL CAUSE SAID ADJUSTABLE LOOP PORTION TIGHTLY TO EMBRACE THE ARTICLE, AND A SPLINT ON WHICH THE LIGATURE IS MOUNTED HAVING AN ELONGATE PORTION ENCIRCLED BY SAID LOOP, MEANS ON THE SPLINT FOR GUIDING THE FREE END OF THE LIGATURE, AND TENSIONING MEANS INTEGRALLY FORMED ON THE SPLINT FOR RELEASING SAID LOOP PORTION FROM THE SPLINT WHILE THE GUIDE SERVES TO ENGAGE THE FREE END FOR FEEDING INTO A PULLING MECHANISM.
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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |