US3275211A
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Surgical stapler with replaceable cartridge
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1965-05-10
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1985-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon C Hirsch
- 👤 Ourednik Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/068; A61B17/072; A61B2017/07214; A61B2017/07228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A STAPLE CARTRIDGE, COMPRISING A BODY PORTION OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION; A PLURALITY OF ALIGNED STAPLE RETAINING SLOTS PENETRATING THE BODY PORTION; A PAIR OF RAILS DISPOSED IN SPACED APART RELATION ALONG THE BODY; AND A PLANAR PLATE AFFIXED TO THE BODY PORTION IN SPACED APART RELATION WITH THE RAILS AND PROTRUDING BEYOND THE LATERAL DIMENSION OF THE BODY PORTION TO FORM GROOVES BETWEEN IT AND EACH OF THE RAILS, SAID BODY PORTION BEING RECESSED TO RECEIVE PIN MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A STAPLE CARTRIDGE, COMPRISING A BODY PORTION OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION; A PLURALITY OF ALIGNED STAPLE RETAINING SLOTS PENETRATING THE BODY PORTION; A PAIR OF RAILS DISPOSED IN SPACED APART RELATION ALONG THE BODY; AND A PLANAR PLATE AFFIXED TO THE BODY PORTION IN SPACED APART RELATION WITH THE RAILS AND PROTRUDING BEYOND THE LATERAL DIMENSION OF THE BODY PORTION TO FORM GROOVES BETWEEN IT AND EACH OF THE RAILS, SAID BODY PORTION BEING RECESSED TO RECEIVE PIN MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |