US3344649A
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Hemostatic clip remover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-18
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1984-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest C Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
FOR USE WITH CLIP MEMBERS HAVING ARMS FOLDABLE ABOUT A MIDSECTION INTO CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT ABOUT OPPOSITE SIDES OF A TUBULAR MEMBER FOR STRANGULATION WHEN IN USE, A DEVICE FOR REMOVING SAID CLIPS FROM POSITION OF USE COMPRISING A PAIR OF JAW MEMBERS ROCKABLE ABOUT A PIVOT IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS RESPECTIVELY, A POINTED TOOTH ON THE INNER SURFACE OF ONE JAW MEMBER IN CROSSWISE ALIGNMENT WITH A POINTED TOOTH ON THE OTHER JAW MEMBER WITH THE POINTED TEETH FACING EACH OTHER BUT SPACED ONE FROM THE OTHER WHEN THE JAW MEMBERS ARE IN OPEN POSITION AND WHICH BY-PASS POSITION EACH OTHER WHEN THE JAW MEMBERS ARE IN CLOSED POSITION, SAID TEETH HAVING A COMBINED WIDTH IN BY-PASS POSITION WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE SPACED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FOLDED ARMS OF THE CLIP MEMBER WHEN IN POSITION OF USE WHEREBY, WHEN THE TEETH ARE CROSSWISE ALIGNED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CLIP MEMBER, THE FOLDED ARMS OF THE CLIP ARE SPREAD RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF THE JAWS IN THE DIRECTION TOWARDS EACH OTHER AS THE TEETH ENTER INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FOLDED ARMS AND IN WHICH THE JAW MEMBERS ARE CAPABLE OF LATERAL FLEXURE WHEN DISPLACED IN THE DIRECTION TOWARDS EACH OTHER BEYOND POINT TO POINT CONTACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
FOR USE WITH CLIP MEMBERS HAVING ARMS FOLDABLE ABOUT A MIDSECTION INTO CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT ABOUT OPPOSITE SIDES OF A TUBULAR MEMBER FOR STRANGULATION WHEN IN USE, A DEVICE FOR REMOVING SAID CLIPS FROM POSITION OF USE COMPRISING A PAIR OF JAW MEMBERS ROCKABLE ABOUT A PIVOT IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS RESPECTIVELY, A POINTED TOOTH ON THE INNER SURFACE OF ONE JAW MEMBER IN CROSSWISE ALIGNMENT WITH A POINTED TOOTH ON THE OTHER JAW MEMBER WITH THE POINTED TEETH FACING EACH OTHER BUT SPACED ONE FROM THE OTHER WHEN THE JAW MEMBERS ARE IN OPEN POSITION AND WHICH BY-PASS POSITION EACH OTHER WHEN THE JAW MEMBERS ARE IN CLOSED POSITION, SAID TEETH HAVING A COMBINED WIDTH IN BY-PASS POSITION WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE SPACED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FOLDED ARMS OF THE CLIP MEMBER WHEN IN POSITION OF USE WHEREBY, WHEN THE TEETH ARE CROSSWISE ALIGNED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CLIP MEMBER, THE FOLDED ARMS OF THE CLIP ARE SPREAD RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF THE JAWS IN THE DIRECTION TOWARDS EACH OTHER AS THE TEETH ENTER INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FOLDED ARMS AND IN WHICH THE JAW MEMBERS ARE CAPABLE OF LATERAL FLEXURE WHEN DISPLACED IN THE DIRECTION TOWARDS EACH OTHER BEYOND POINT TO POINT CONTACT.
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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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |