US3212502A
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Knotless adhesive impregnated sutures and method of use thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-25
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1983-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hu C Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L17/00; A61L17/14; A61L17/145; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/00491; A61B17/06004; A61B17/06066; A61B17/06166; A61B2017/06033; A61B2017/06052; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/46; Y10T24/4693; Y10T24/4695; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49917; Y10T29/49918; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
APPARATUS FOR JOINING TWO OR MORE PORTIONS OF LIVING TISSUE COMPRISING A SURGICAL NEEDLE, A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE TUBE CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID NEEDLE, SUTURE MATERIAL DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOLLOW TUBE, AND SAID SUTURE MATERIAL BEING IMPREGNATED WITH METHYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE WHEREBY SAID NEEDLE AND SAID PLASTIC TUBE MAY BE PASSED THROUGH THE PORTIONS OF TISSUE TO BE JOINED AND THE SUTURE MATERIAL MAY BE MOVED FROM THE PLASTIC TUBE TO FORM A BOND WITH THE TISSUE TO MAINTAIN SAID TISSUE IN ABUTTING RELATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
APPARATUS FOR JOINING TWO OR MORE PORTIONS OF LIVING TISSUE COMPRISING A SURGICAL NEEDLE, A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE TUBE CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID NEEDLE, SUTURE MATERIAL DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOLLOW TUBE, AND SAID SUTURE MATERIAL BEING IMPREGNATED WITH METHYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE WHEREBY SAID NEEDLE AND SAID PLASTIC TUBE MAY BE PASSED THROUGH THE PORTIONS OF TISSUE TO BE JOINED AND THE SUTURE MATERIAL MAY BE MOVED FROM THE PLASTIC TUBE TO FORM A BOND WITH THE TISSUE TO MAINTAIN SAID TISSUE IN ABUTTING RELATION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |